John Kroner
Born: 11/13/1908 in St. Louis, MO, USA
Died: 8/26/1968 in St. Louis, MO, USA
MLB Debut: 1935-09-29 | Final Game: 1938-09-29
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 185 lbs
Full name: John Harold Kroner
Biography
John Kroner, born in 1908, was a professional baseball player who played as a position player during the late 1930s. His career spanned from 1935 to 1938, a period marked by the transition from the deadball era to a more offensively driven style of play. Throughout his time in Major League Baseball, Kroner appeared in 223 games, showcasing his skills primarily as a reliable hitter and contributor to his teams' offensive efforts.
Kroner recorded a total of 184 hits, accumulating a batting average of .262. He demonstrated his ability to drive in runs with 105 RBIs over the course of his career, alongside hitting 7 home runs. In addition to his offensive contributions, he also displayed speed on the base paths, finishing his career with 3 stolen bases. While his playing career may not have placed him among the most prominent stars of his era, Kroner's consistency and dedication to the game left a lasting impression on the teams he represented during a pivotal time in baseball history.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 223 | 702 | 83 | 184 | 47 | 9 | 7 | 105 | 3 | 68 | 56 | 0.262 | 0.327 | 0.385 | 0.712 | -711.3 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1935 | BOS | AL | 2 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.250 | 0.0 |
| 1936 | BOS | AL | 84 | 298 | 40 | 87 | 17 | 8 | 4 | 62 | 2 | 26 | 24 | 0.292 | 217.0 |
| 1937 | CLE | AL | 86 | 283 | 29 | 67 | 14 | 1 | 2 | 26 | 1 | 22 | 25 | 0.237 | -1003.2 |
| 1938 | CLE | AL | 51 | 117 | 13 | 29 | 16 | 0 | 1 | 17 | 0 | 19 | 6 | 0.248 | 74.9 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 7 | 0 | 34 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| 2B | 133 | 0 | 301 | 375 | 22 | 85 |
| 3B | 44 | 0 | 34 | 80 | 7 | 10 |
| OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| SS | 19 | 0 | 41 | 47 | 8 | 11 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1935 | BOS | 3B | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1936 | BOS | 2B | 38 | 0 | 76 | 109 | 7 | 17 |
| 1936 | BOS | 3B | 28 | 0 | 29 | 56 | 3 | 8 |
| 1936 | BOS | SS | 18 | 0 | 41 | 46 | 8 | 11 |
| 1936 | BOS | OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1937 | CLE | 2B | 64 | 0 | 155 | 189 | 11 | 45 |
| 1937 | CLE | 3B | 11 | 0 | 2 | 14 | 3 | 1 |
| 1938 | CLE | 1B | 7 | 0 | 34 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| 1938 | CLE | 2B | 31 | 0 | 70 | 77 | 4 | 23 |
| 1938 | CLE | 3B | 3 | 0 | 3 | 9 | 1 | 1 |
| 1938 | CLE | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 7 |
| Second Base | 133 |
| Third Base | 44 |
| Shortstop | 19 |
| Right Field | 1 |