Mike Krsnich
Born: 9/24/1931 in West Allis, WI, USA
Died: 4/30/2011 in Mesquite, NV, USA
MLB Debut: 1960-04-23 | Final Game: 1962-05-19
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 190 lbs
Full name: Michael Krsnich
Biography
Mike Krsnich was a professional baseball player born in 1931, who played as a position player in Major League Baseball from 1960 to 1962. His career, though brief, saw him participate in 15 games during which he recorded 4 hits and 4 runs batted in, finishing with a batting average of .19. Krsnich's playing style was characterized by his versatility on the field, although he did not contribute in the power department, as evidenced by his lack of home runs and stolen bases throughout his time in the league.
Krsnich's major league career unfolded during a transformative era for baseball, as the sport was experiencing shifts in player dynamics and the increasing integration of talent. While his career numbers may not reflect the impact of some of his contemporaries, Krsnich's journey through professional baseball serves as a reminder of the many players who contributed to the game during the 1960s, highlighting the depth of talent that circulated through the major leagues during that period. He played his final game on May 19, 1962, and remains a part of baseball history as one of the many athletes who aspired to make their mark on the diamond.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | 21 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0.190 | 0.190 | 0.286 | 0.476 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | ATL | NL | 4 | 9 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.333 | 0.0 |
| 1962 | ATL | NL | 11 | 12 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0.083 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| OF | 6 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | ML1 | OF | 3 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1962 | ML1 | 1B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1962 | ML1 | 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1962 | ML1 | OF | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 1 |
| Third Base | 1 |
| Left Field | 6 |