Jack Kralick, baseball player, 1959-1967

Jack Kralick

Born: 6/1/1935 in Youngstown, OH, USA

Died: 9/18/2012 in San Blas, Nayarit, Mexico

MLB Debut: 1959-04-15 | Final Game: 1967-04-23

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: John Francis Kralick

Biography

Jack Kralick was a professional baseball pitcher who made his mark in Major League Baseball during the 1960s. Born in 1935, Kralick began his career on April 15, 1959, and continued to compete until his final game on April 23, 1967. Throughout his career, he showcased a solid pitching repertoire that earned him a record of 67 wins and 65 losses, alongside an earned run average (ERA) of 3.56. Kralick was known for his ability to strike out batters, finishing his career with a total of 668 strikeouts, which underscored his effectiveness on the mound. Kralick's career achievements included being selected as an All-Star, highlighting his status among the elite pitchers of his time. His playing style embodied the characteristics of a determined competitor, and he contributed significantly to the teams he played for during his tenure. As a member of the pitching staff during an era marked by both the expansion of the league and evolving strategies in baseball, Kralick's contributions to the game remain a notable part of baseball history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
67 65 235 169 45 12 1 1218.0 1238 482 124 318 668 3.56 0

Season-by-Season Pitching

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
236 382 25 62 3 1 4 21 0 16 114 0.162 0.199 0.207 0.406 -1978.8

Season-by-Season Batting

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 235 169 75 211 8 18

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 235