Kurt Krieger
Born: 9/16/1926 in Traisen, Lower Austria, Austria
Died: 8/16/1970 in St. Louis, MO, USA
MLB Debut: 1949-04-21 | Final Game: 1951-09-11
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 212 lbs
Full name: Kurt Ferdinand Krieger
Biography
Kurt Krieger was a professional baseball player born in 1926, who played in Major League Baseball from 1949 to 1951. Appearing in just three games during his brief career, Krieger's time in the majors was limited, and he did not record any hits, runs, or runs batted in, finishing with a batting average of 0.0. His career unfolded in the post-World War II era, a time when baseball was experiencing a resurgence in popularity and the integration of African American players was beginning to reshape the landscape of the sport.
Despite the challenges of limited playing time, Krieger's journey to the major leagues reflected the aspirations of many players of his time who sought to make their mark in a competitive environment. His experience serves as a reminder of the countless athletes who aspired to reach the pinnacle of the sport, often facing obstacles that kept them from achieving lasting success. While his statistics may not reflect a typical major league career, Kurt Krieger remains a part of baseball history as a player who experienced the game at its highest level, if only briefly.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5.0 | 6 | 7 | 1 | 6 | 3 | 12.60 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1949 | STL | NL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.00 | - |
| 1951 | STL | NL | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4.0 | 6 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 15.75 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | .000 | .000 | .000 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1949 | STL | NL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1951 | STL | NL | 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 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1949 | SLN | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1951 | SLN | P | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 3 |