Gary Kroll
Born: 7/8/1941 in Culver City, CA, USA
MLB Debut: 1964-07-26 | Final Game: 1969-07-12
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'6" | Weight: 220 lbs
Full name: Gary Melvin Kroll
Biography
Gary Kroll, born in 1941, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1964 until 1969. Throughout his career, Kroll was known for his versatility on the mound, contributing as both a starter and a reliever. He finished his career with a record of 6-7 and an earned run average (ERA) of 4.24, showcasing his ability to compete in a challenging era of baseball characterized by a transitional phase between the deadball era and the more offensive-minded play of the late 1960s.
Kroll struck out a total of 138 batters during his time in the league and recorded one save, demonstrating his capacity to come in during critical moments of games. His playing career unfolded in a dynamic period in baseball history, marked by evolving pitching strategies and the emergence of newer talent. While Kroll may not have been a household name, his contributions to the teams he played for and his role as a reliable pitcher reflect the depth of talent that existed in the league during his era.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 7 | 71 | 13 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 159.3 | 147 | 75 | 18 | 91 | 138 | 4.24 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | NYN | NL | 0 | 1 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21.7 | 19 | 10 | 15 | 24 | 4.15 | 204.3 |
| 1964 | PHI | NL | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.0 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 3.00 | 0.0 |
| 1965 | NYN | NL | 6 | 6 | 32 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 87.0 | 83 | 43 | 41 | 62 | 4.45 | -2229.2 |
| 1966 | HOU | NL | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 23.7 | 26 | 10 | 11 | 22 | 3.80 | 197.5 |
| 1969 | CLE | AL | 0 | 0 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 24.0 | 16 | 11 | 22 | 28 | 4.12 | -565.2 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 71 | 32 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 0.125 | 0.125 | 0.156 | 0.281 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | NYN | NL | 8 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.333 | 0.0 |
| 1964 | PHI | NL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1965 | NYN | NL | 32 | 26 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0.115 | 0.0 |
| 1966 | HOU | NL | 10 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1969 | CLE | AL | 19 | 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 | 71 | 13 | 6 | 29 | 3 | 3 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | NYN | P | 8 | 2 | 1 | 8 | 1 | 0 |
| 1964 | PHI | P | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1965 | NYN | P | 32 | 11 | 4 | 14 | 2 | 3 |
| 1966 | HOU | P | 10 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 1969 | CLE | P | 19 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 71 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles Pierce College | Woodland Hills | CA | 1959 |