John Kroner, baseball player, 1935-1938

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

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

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 7
Second Base 133
Third Base 44
Shortstop 19
Right Field 1