Bill Krueger
Born: 4/24/1958 in Waukegan, IL, USA
MLB Debut: 1983-04-10 | Final Game: 1995-08-13
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'5" | Weight: 205 lbs
Full name: William Culp Krueger
Biography
Bill Krueger was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1983 to 1995. Born in 1958, he played in an era marked by offensive explosion and evolving pitching strategies. Krueger was known for his versatility on the mound, showcasing a blend of skill and determination that allowed him to maintain a career record of 68-66 and an earned run average (ERA) of 4.35 over his twelve seasons in Major League Baseball.
Throughout his career, Krueger recorded a total of 639 strikeouts and achieved four saves, demonstrating his ability to be a reliable contributor in various pitching roles. His playing style combined a strong competitive spirit with an effective approach to different hitters, earning him respect among teammates and opponents alike. Krueger’s contributions to the game extended beyond his statistics; he was a part of the changing landscape of baseball during the late 20th century, as the sport began to embrace more specialized roles within pitching staffs. His journey through the league reflected the challenges and triumphs faced by pitchers of his generation.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 68 | 66 | 301 | 164 | 9 | 2 | 4 | 1194.3 | 1305 | 577 | 104 | 493 | 639 | 4.35 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | OAK | AL | 7 | 6 | 17 | 16 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 109.7 | 104 | 44 | 53 | 58 | 3.61 | -446.5 |
| 1984 | OAK | AL | 10 | 10 | 26 | 24 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 142.0 | 156 | 75 | 85 | 61 | 4.75 | -2776.9 |
| 1985 | OAK | AL | 9 | 10 | 32 | 23 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 151.3 | 165 | 76 | 69 | 56 | 4.52 | -2243.1 |
| 1986 | OAK | AL | 1 | 2 | 11 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 34.3 | 40 | 23 | 13 | 10 | 6.03 | -749.0 |
| 1987 | LAD | NL | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.3 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0.00 | - |
| 1987 | OAK | AL | 0 | 3 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5.7 | 9 | 6 | 8 | 2 | 9.53 | 0.0 |
| 1988 | LAD | NL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.3 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 11.57 | - |
| 1989 | ATL | AL | 3 | 2 | 34 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 93.7 | 96 | 40 | 33 | 72 | 3.84 | - |
| 1990 | ATL | AL | 6 | 8 | 30 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 129.0 | 137 | 57 | 54 | 64 | 3.98 | - |
| 1991 | SEA | AL | 11 | 8 | 35 | 25 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 175.0 | 194 | 70 | 60 | 91 | 3.60 | -525.4 |
| 1992 | MIN | AL | 10 | 6 | 27 | 27 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 161.3 | 166 | 77 | 46 | 86 | 4.30 | -1388.3 |
| 1992 | WSN | NL | 0 | 2 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17.3 | 23 | 13 | 7 | 13 | 6.75 | - |
| 1993 | DET | AL | 6 | 4 | 32 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 82.0 | 90 | 31 | 30 | 60 | 3.40 | 980.9 |
| 1994 | DET | AL | 0 | 2 | 16 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19.7 | 26 | 21 | 17 | 17 | 9.61 | -799.4 |
| 1994 | SDP | NL | 3 | 2 | 8 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 41.0 | 42 | 22 | 7 | 30 | 4.83 | - |
| 1995 | SDP | NL | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.7 | 13 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 7.04 | - |
| 1995 | SEA | AL | 2 | 1 | 6 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20.0 | 37 | 13 | 4 | 10 | 5.85 | -427.9 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 301 | 15 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0.400 | 0.400 | 0.467 | 0.867 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | OAK | AL | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1984 | OAK | AL | 26 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1985 | OAK | AL | 32 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1986 | OAK | AL | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1987 | LAD | NL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1987 | OAK | AL | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1988 | LAD | NL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1989 | ATL | AL | 34 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1990 | ATL | AL | 30 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1991 | SEA | AL | 35 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1992 | MIN | AL | 27 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1992 | WSN | NL | 9 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1993 | DET | AL | 32 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1994 | DET | AL | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1994 | SDP | NL | 8 | 12 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.500 | 0.0 |
| 1995 | SDP | NL | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1995 | SEA | AL | 6 | 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 | 301 | 164 | 33 | 144 | 4 | 8 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | OAK | P | 17 | 16 | 3 | 7 | 1 | 0 |
| 1984 | OAK | P | 26 | 24 | 6 | 12 | 0 | 1 |
| 1985 | OAK | P | 32 | 23 | 3 | 23 | 2 | 0 |
| 1986 | OAK | P | 11 | 3 | 2 | 8 | 1 | 1 |
| 1987 | LAN | P | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1987 | OAK | P | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1988 | LAN | P | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1989 | ML4 | P | 34 | 5 | 5 | 11 | 0 | 0 |
| 1990 | ML4 | P | 30 | 17 | 2 | 17 | 0 | 2 |
| 1991 | SEA | P | 35 | 25 | 5 | 30 | 0 | 2 |
| 1992 | MIN | P | 27 | 27 | 4 | 9 | 0 | 0 |
| 1992 | MON | P | 9 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993 | DET | P | 32 | 7 | 2 | 10 | 0 | 1 |
| 1994 | DET | P | 16 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994 | SDN | P | 8 | 7 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995 | SDN | P | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995 | SEA | P | 6 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 301 |
Awards & Honors
| Year | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | Pitcher of the Month | April |
| 1991 | Pitcher of the Month | July |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | DET | AL | $1,300,000 |
| 1993 | DET | AL | $1,200,000 |
| 1992 | MIN | AL | $920,000 |
| 1991 | SEA | AL | $500,000 |
| 1990 | ML4 | AL | $325,000 |
| 1989 | ML4 | AL | $150,000 |
| 1986 | OAK | AL | $195,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $4,590,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Portland | Portland | OR | 1977, 1978, 1980 |