Jack Crimian
Born: 2/17/1926 in Philadelphia, PA, USA
Died: 2/11/2019 in Middletown, DE, USA
MLB Debut: 1951-07-03 | Final Game: 1957-05-06
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 180 lbs
Full name: John Melvin Crimian
Biography
Jack Crimian was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1951 to 1957. Born in 1926, Crimian made his debut during a transformative period in baseball, marked by the rise of television and the increasing popularity of the sport post-World War II. Throughout his career, he showcased his talents on the mound, ultimately finishing with a record of 5-9 and an earned run average (ERA) of 6.36. Crimian struck out 69 batters and recorded 4 saves, contributing to his teams during a time when pitching depth was critical in the competitive landscape of the game.
Crimian's playing style was characterized by his resilience and ability to navigate the pressures of professional baseball. Despite the challenges of the era, including the evolving nature of hitters and strategies, he made a mark in the league. His journey through the majors reflects the experiences of many players of his time, who balanced their aspirations with the realities of a demanding sport. Jack Crimian's contributions to the game, though modest in terms of statistics, remain a part of the rich history of baseball during the mid-20th century.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 9 | 74 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 160.0 | 177 | 113 | 27 | 65 | 69 | 6.36 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1951 | STL | NL | 1 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17.0 | 24 | 17 | 8 | 5 | 9.00 | - |
| 1952 | STL | NL | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8.3 | 15 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 9.72 | - |
| 1956 | KC1 | AL | 4 | 8 | 54 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 129.0 | 129 | 79 | 49 | 59 | 5.51 | -2190.1 |
| 1957 | DET | AL | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5.7 | 9 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 12.71 | 0.0 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 75 | 26 | 4 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 7 | 0.231 | 0.333 | 0.231 | 0.564 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1951 | STL | NL | 11 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.333 | 0.0 |
| 1952 | STL | NL | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1956 | KC1 | AL | 55 | 22 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 0.227 | 0.0 |
| 1957 | DET | AL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 74 | 7 | 4 | 25 | 1 | 1 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1951 | SLN | P | 11 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1952 | SLN | P | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1956 | KC1 | P | 54 | 7 | 3 | 22 | 1 | 1 |
| 1957 | DET | P | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 74 |