Ed Kranepool, baseball player, 118 home runs, 1962-1979

Ed Kranepool

Born: 11/8/1944 in New York, NY, USA

Died: 9/8/2024 in Boca Raton, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 1962-09-22 | Final Game: 1979-09-30

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 205 lbs

Full name: Edward Emil Kranepool

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Biography

Ed Kranepool, born in 1944, was a notable position player in Major League Baseball whose career spanned from 1962 to 1979. He played his entire career with the New York Mets, becoming a significant figure in the team's early history. Kranepool appeared in 1,853 games, accumulating 1,418 hits and 118 home runs, while driving in 614 runs with a career batting average of .261. His durability and consistent presence made him a staple in the Mets' lineup during his tenure, and he was particularly known for his ability to perform in clutch situations. Kranepool's career coincided with a transformative period in baseball, particularly for the Mets, as they rose from expansion team status to World Series champions in 1969. He was selected as an All-Star once, highlighting his impact during a time when the game was evolving both on and off the field. In addition to his offensive contributions, Kranepool was recognized for his defensive reliability, playing various positions with proficiency. His legacy is intertwined with the growth of the Mets franchise, and he remains a beloved figure among fans, celebrated for his loyalty and contributions to the team's history.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
1853 5436 536 1418 225 25 118 614 15 454 581 0.261 0.316 0.377 0.693 863.1

Season-by-Season Batting

Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG PIV
1962 NYN NL 3 6 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.167 0.0
1963 NYN NL 86 273 22 57 12 2 2 14 4 18 50 0.209 -988.2
1964 NYN NL 119 420 47 108 19 4 10 45 0 32 50 0.257 74.0
1965 NYN NL 153 525 44 133 24 4 10 53 1 39 71 0.253 -238.1
1966 NYN NL 146 464 51 118 15 2 16 57 1 41 66 0.254 385.2
1967 NYN NL 141 469 37 126 17 1 10 54 0 37 51 0.269 391.5
1968 NYN NL 127 373 29 86 13 1 3 20 0 19 39 0.231 -777.6
1969 NYN NL 112 353 36 84 9 2 11 49 3 37 32 0.238 -167.9
1970 NYN NL 43 47 2 8 0 0 0 3 0 5 2 0.170 -312.3
1971 NYN NL 122 421 61 118 20 4 14 58 0 38 33 0.280 1124.1
1972 NYN NL 122 327 28 88 15 1 8 34 1 34 35 0.269 592.8
1973 NYN NL 100 284 28 68 12 2 1 35 1 30 28 0.239 -626.0
1974 NYN NL 94 217 20 65 11 1 4 24 1 18 14 0.300 382.7
1975 NYN NL 106 325 42 105 16 0 4 43 1 27 21 0.323 666.1
1976 NYN NL 123 415 47 121 17 1 10 49 1 35 38 0.292 811.7
1977 NYN NL 108 281 28 79 17 0 10 40 1 23 20 0.281 289.4
1978 NYN NL 66 81 7 17 2 0 3 19 0 8 12 0.210 -178.6
1979 NYN NL 82 155 7 36 5 0 2 17 0 13 18 0.232 -565.5

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
9 21 3 5 1 0 1 4 1 2 0.238

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1973 NLCS NYN 1 2 0 1 0 0 0 2 0 0 0.500
1973 WS NYN 4 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000
1969 WS NYN 1 4 1 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 0.250
1969 NLCS NYN 3 12 2 3 1 0 0 1 1 2 0.250

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 1304 1164 10492 779 72 900
OF 250 215 348 10 9 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1962 NYN 1B 3 1 9 3 0 0
1963 NYN 1B 20 15 150 13 0 16
1963 NYN OF 55 51 78 5 4 1
1964 NYN 1B 104 103 975 80 10 78
1964 NYN OF 6 5 8 0 0 0
1965 NYN 1B 147 138 1375 93 12 116
1966 NYN 1B 132 117 1161 85 10 100
1966 NYN OF 11 11 19 1 2 0
1967 NYN 1B 139 121 1137 87 10 103
1968 NYN 1B 113 97 921 75 6 76
1968 NYN OF 2 1 3 0 0 0
1969 NYN 1B 106 97 809 64 6 76
1969 NYN OF 2 0 3 0 0 0
1970 NYN 1B 8 5 47 3 0 5
1971 NYN 1B 108 106 786 61 2 67
1971 NYN OF 11 4 9 0 0 0
1972 NYN 1B 108 83 705 48 3 65
1972 NYN OF 1 1 0 0 0 0
1973 NYN 1B 51 42 395 27 1 39
1973 NYN OF 32 31 53 1 1 0
1974 NYN 1B 24 19 165 8 4 18
1974 NYN OF 33 30 42 1 1 0
1975 NYN 1B 82 78 666 46 2 51
1975 NYN OF 4 4 5 0 0 0
1976 NYN 1B 86 78 675 33 3 48
1976 NYN OF 31 28 46 2 0 0
1977 NYN 1B 41 35 286 30 3 21
1977 NYN OF 42 36 61 0 1 0
1978 NYN 1B 3 3 27 4 0 3
1978 NYN OF 12 6 9 0 0 0
1979 NYN 1B 29 26 203 19 0 18
1979 NYN OF 8 7 12 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 1302
Left Field 134
Center Field 1
Right Field 118