Steve Kraly
Born: 4/18/1929 in Whiting, IN, USA
Died: 3/7/2016 in Johnson City, NY, USA
MLB Debut: 1953-08-09 | Final Game: 1953-09-15
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 152 lbs
Full name: Steve Charles Kraly
Biography
Steve Kraly, born in 1929, was a professional baseball player who played during the early 1950s. He made his Major League debut on September 15, 1953, and his career spanned a brief period until the same month. Kraly was primarily known as a position player, although his time in the major leagues was limited to just five games.
During his short stint in the majors, Kraly faced significant challenges at the plate, finishing his career with a batting average of .0, having not recorded a hit in his five appearances. Despite his struggles, his journey to the big leagues is a reflection of the intense competition and the high level of skill required to succeed in professional baseball during that era. Kraly's brief time in the majors serves as a reminder of the many players who aspired to reach the pinnacle of the sport, contributing to the rich tapestry of baseball history.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 25.0 | 19 | 9 | 2 | 16 | 8 | 3.24 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1953 | NYY | AL | 0 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 25.0 | 19 | 9 | 16 | 8 | 3.24 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1953 | NYY | AL | 5 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 5 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1953 | NYA | P | 5 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 5 |