Alex Konikowski
Born: 6/8/1928 in Throop, PA, USA
Died: 9/27/1997 in Seymour, CT, USA
MLB Debut: 1948-06-16 | Final Game: 1954-07-29
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 187 lbs
Full name: Alexander James Konikowski
Biography
Alex Konikowski was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1948 to 1954. Born in 1928, he entered the Major Leagues during a transformative period in baseball, marked by the rise of power hitting and the increasing prominence of relief pitchers. Throughout his career, Konikowski showcased his skills on the mound with a record of 2-3 and an earned run average (ERA) of 6.93. His tenure in the league saw him accumulate 20 strikeouts and 1 save, reflecting his role as a versatile pitcher during a time when the game was evolving rapidly.
Konikowski's playing style was characterized by his competitive spirit and resilience, traits that were essential for pitchers of his era. While he may not have achieved the same level of fame as some of his contemporaries, his contributions to the teams he played for remain a testament to the dedication and hard work of players during the post-war period of baseball. His career, though brief, is remembered as part of the rich tapestry of the sport's history, highlighting the challenges and triumphs faced by pitchers navigating the complexities of Major League competition.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 3 | 35 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 49.3 | 58 | 38 | 8 | 29 | 20 | 6.93 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1948 | NY1 | NL | 2 | 3 | 22 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 33.3 | 46 | 28 | 17 | 9 | 7.56 | -1895.5 |
| 1951 | NY1 | NL | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 1954 | NY1 | NL | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12.0 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 6 | 7.50 | -476.5 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.400 | 0.000 | 0.400 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1948 | NY1 | NL | 22 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1951 | NY1 | NL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1954 | NY1 | NL | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1951 | WS | NY1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Playoff Career Pitching
| W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
Playoff Pitching by Year
| Year | Round | Team | W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1951 | WS | NY1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 35 | 0 | 4 | 9 | 0 | 1 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1948 | NY1 | P | 22 | 0 | 3 | 8 | 0 | 1 |
| 1951 | NY1 | P | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1954 | NY1 | P | 10 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 35 |