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
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1959 | WSN | AL | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12.3 | 13 | 9 | 6 | 7 | 6.57 | - |
| 1960 | WSN | AL | 8 | 6 | 35 | 18 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 151.0 | 139 | 51 | 45 | 71 | 3.04 | - |
| 1961 | MIN | AL | 13 | 11 | 33 | 33 | 11 | 2 | 0 | 242.0 | 257 | 97 | 64 | 137 | 3.61 | 3975.5 |
| 1962 | MIN | AL | 12 | 11 | 39 | 37 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 242.7 | 239 | 104 | 61 | 139 | 3.86 | 543.5 |
| 1963 | CLE | AL | 13 | 9 | 28 | 27 | 10 | 3 | 0 | 197.3 | 187 | 64 | 41 | 116 | 2.92 | 1440.5 |
| 1963 | MIN | AL | 1 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 25.7 | 28 | 11 | 8 | 13 | 3.86 | -46.5 |
| 1964 | CLE | AL | 12 | 7 | 30 | 29 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 190.7 | 196 | 68 | 51 | 119 | 3.21 | 597.9 |
| 1965 | CLE | AL | 5 | 11 | 30 | 16 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 86.0 | 106 | 47 | 21 | 34 | 4.92 | -854.4 |
| 1966 | CLE | AL | 3 | 4 | 27 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 68.3 | 69 | 29 | 20 | 31 | 3.82 | -1318.1 |
| 1967 | CLE | AL | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.0 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 9.00 | 0.0 |
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
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1959 | WSN | AL | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1960 | WSN | AL | 35 | 41 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 9 | 0.122 | 0.0 |
| 1961 | MIN | AL | 33 | 86 | 8 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 15 | 0.151 | -744.8 |
| 1962 | MIN | AL | 39 | 89 | 7 | 18 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 27 | 0.202 | -407.3 |
| 1963 | CLE | AL | 28 | 60 | 4 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 24 | 0.183 | -328.1 |
| 1963 | MIN | AL | 6 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0.167 | -328.1 |
| 1964 | CLE | AL | 30 | 64 | 3 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 23 | 0.156 | -498.6 |
| 1965 | CLE | AL | 30 | 21 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0.143 | 0.0 |
| 1966 | CLE | AL | 27 | 13 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0.077 | 0.0 |
| 1967 | CLE | AL | 2 | 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 | 235 | 169 | 75 | 211 | 8 | 18 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1959 | WS1 | P | 6 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 2 |
| 1960 | WS1 | P | 35 | 18 | 7 | 22 | 0 | 2 |
| 1961 | MIN | P | 33 | 33 | 12 | 47 | 1 | 4 |
| 1962 | MIN | P | 39 | 37 | 21 | 40 | 1 | 5 |
| 1963 | CLE | P | 28 | 27 | 13 | 25 | 1 | 2 |
| 1963 | MIN | P | 5 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 1964 | CLE | P | 30 | 29 | 8 | 32 | 1 | 2 |
| 1965 | CLE | P | 30 | 16 | 3 | 15 | 3 | 0 |
| 1966 | CLE | P | 27 | 4 | 6 | 16 | 1 | 0 |
| 1967 | CLE | P | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 235 |