Ian Krol

Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2013-2021)

Ian Krol was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 2013 to 2021 for 4 teams, including the Washington Nationals, a span of 9 seasons. Across 243 career appearances, he went 8-6 with a 4.49 ERA and 196 strikeouts.

W (Wins):
Games credited to a pitcher whose team took a lead it never surrendered while he was the pitcher of record.
ERA (Earned Run Average):
Earned runs allowed per nine innings pitched: (ER × 9) ÷ IP. The primary measure of pitching effectiveness.
SO (Strikeouts):
For a batter, times retired on a third strike; for a pitcher, batters retired on a third strike.
WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched):
Baserunners allowed per inning: (BB + H) ÷ IP. Under 1.00 is elite.

Data updated

W–L 8–6
ERA 4.49
WHIP 1.49
SO 196
Pitcher PIV -1585.3
Position
Pitcher
Bats / Throws
L / L
Height / Weight
6'1" / 210 lb
Born
5/9/1991 in Hinsdale, IL, USA
MLB Debut
2013-06-05
Last Game
2021-10-01

Full name: Ian A. Krol

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Career Pitching Statistics

Ian Krol — Career Pitching Statistics
W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
8 6 243 0 0 0 1 208.2 229 104 29 81 196 4.49 -1585.3

Career ERA 4.49 vs. league average 4.07 across their career seasons — 10.1% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Pitching Career Arc

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Ian Krol — Season-by-Season Pitching
Year Team Lg W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER BB SO ERA Lg ERA Pitcher PIV
2013 WAS NL 2 1 32 0 0 0 0 27.1 28 12 8 22 3.95 3.87 (-2%) -566.3
2014 DET AL 0 0 45 0 0 0 1 32.2 42 18 13 28 4.96 3.74 (-33%) -1178.2
2015 DET AL 2 3 33 0 0 0 0 28.0 31 18 17 26 5.79 3.96 (-46%) -845.5
2016 ATL NL 2 0 63 0 0 0 0 51.0 54 18 13 56 3.18 4.19 (+24%) 1647.4
2017 ATL NL 2 2 51 0 0 0 0 49.0 50 29 21 44 5.33 4.36 (-22%) -804.6
2018 LAA AL 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 2.0 1 0 1 2 0.00 — 0.0
2021 DET AL 0 0 18 0 0 0 0 18.2 23 9 8 18 4.34 4.27 (-2%) 161.9
Career · 7 seasons 8 6 243 0 0 0 1 208.2 229 104 81 196 4.49 — -1,585

Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.

Career Batting Statistics

Ian Krol — Career Batting Statistics
G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
243 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000 0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .252 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .318 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .407 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS .000 vs. league average .726 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Career Arc

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Ian Krol — Season-by-Season Batting
Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG Lg AVG Lg OBP Lg SLG Lg OPS PIV
2013 WAS NL 32 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2014 DET AL 45 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2015 DET AL 33 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2016 ATL NL 63 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2017 ATL NL 51 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2018 LAA AL 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2021 DET AL 18 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
Career · 7 seasons 243 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0

Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.

Game Log & Splits

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Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).

Batting — Home / Away

Ian Krol — Batting — Home / Away
SplitGABRHHRRBIAVG
Home12420000.000
Away11910000.000

Pitching — Home / Away

Ian Krol — Pitching — Home / Away
SplitGIPHERBBSOERA
Home124101.111149381024.35
Away119107.11185543944.61

Last 10 Games — Pitching

Ian Krol — Last 10 Games — Pitching
DateTmOppDecIPHRERBBSOHR
2021-10-01 DETCHW — 1.1000020
2021-09-27 DETCHW — 2.0222211
2021-09-21 DETCHW — 0.2100110
2021-09-20 DETCHW — 1.0000020
2021-09-16 DETTBR — 1.0100020
2021-09-11 DETTBR — 0.1100000
2021-08-19 DETLAA — 1.1211011
2021-08-17 DETLAA — 0.1000110
2021-08-15 DETCLE — 1.1554020
2021-08-08 DETCLE — 1.0200000

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Ian Krol — Career Fielding Totals by Position
Position G GS PO A E DP
P 243 0 14 31 5 5

Season-by-Season Fielding

Ian Krol — Season-by-Season Fielding
Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2013 WAS P 32 0 2 3 0 0
2014 DET P 45 0 4 4 0 1
2015 DET P 33 0 0 4 1 1
2016 ATL P 63 0 5 10 1 2
2017 ATL P 51 0 2 8 2 1
2018 LAA P 1 0 0 0 0 0
2021 DET P 18 0 1 2 1 0

Career Games by Position

Position Diamond

Circle size = games played at each position.

Ian Krol — Career Games by Position
Position Games
Pitcher 243

Salary History

Ian Krol's recorded salaries total $1,019,000 over 2 seasons, 2014 to 2015. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Krol's career ran from 2013 to 2021. His seasons after 2016 are not included, and no salary is recorded for 2013 and 2016.

Ian Krol — Salary History
Year Team League Salary
2015 DET AL $515,000
2014 DET AL $504,000
Total recorded salary (partial) $1,019,000

Ian Krol: the record in brief

Ian Krol played a first major league game on June 5, 2013 and a last one on October 1, 2021. The season rows list, in order, the Washington Nationals (2013), the Detroit Tigers (2014 to 2021), the Atlanta Braves (2016 through 2017), and the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim (2018). Krol is listed as a pitcher at 6 feet, 1 inch and 210 pounds. The bio says Krol both batted and threw left-handed. Krol was born on May 9, 1991, in Hinsdale, IL, USA. The given name on file is Ian A. Krol.

Across 243 games (0 starts), Krol recorded 8 wins against 6 losses with a 4.49 ERA. The same table counts 196 strikeouts. Against a 4.07 league ERA for the same seasons, the 4.49 mark was 10.1% worse. The strikeout high was 56 in 2016. Among the heaviest workloads, the lowest ERA was 3.18 in 2016, when the league's was 4.19.

Every defensive appearance on record for Krol, 243 games, came at pitcher. On the mound, Krol's fielding totals are 14 putouts, 31 assists and 5 errors.

Frequently Asked Questions about Ian Krol

What years did Ian Krol play?
Ian Krol played in Major League Baseball from 2013 to 2021.
Was Ian Krol a pitcher?
Yes. Ian Krol pitched in the major leagues, recording 8 wins and 196 strikeouts.
How many home runs did Ian Krol hit?
Ian Krol hit 0 career home runs.
What teams did Ian Krol play for?
Ian Krol played for 4 teams: the Washington Nationals (2013), the Detroit Tigers (2014–2015, 2021), the Atlanta Braves (2016–2017), and the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim (2018).
What were Ian Krol's career stats?
In 243 games, Ian Krol went 8-6 with a 4.49 ERA, 196 strikeouts, 208.2 innings pitched, and 1 saves.
How much did Ian Krol earn in his career?
Ian Krol's recorded salaries total $1,019,000 over 2 seasons, 2014 to 2015. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Krol's career ran from 2013 to 2021. His seasons after 2016 are not included, and no salary is recorded for 2013 and 2016.
What was Ian Krol's salary?
Ian Krol's last recorded salary was $515,000, in 2015. His highest recorded salary was $515,000, in 2015, and his lowest was $504,000, in 2014. The Salary History table lists each season from 2014 to 2015.
What position did Ian Krol play?
Ian Krol played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
How tall was Ian Krol and how much did he weigh?
Ian Krol was listed at 6 feet 1 inch and 210 pounds.
What was Ian Krol's career ERA?
Ian Krol finished with a 4.49 career ERA, going 8-6 with 196 strikeouts.
How many strikeouts did Ian Krol have?
Ian Krol recorded 196 career strikeouts.
Is Ian Krol in the Hall of Fame?
No. Ian Krol has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.