Ernie Krueger
Born: 12/27/1890 in Chicago, IL, USA
Died: 4/22/1976 in Waukegan, IL, USA
MLB Debut: 1913-08-04 | Final Game: 1925-10-04
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 185 lbs
Full name: Ernest George Krueger
Biography
Ernie Krueger was a professional baseball player born in 1890, who played in Major League Baseball from 1913 until his retirement in 1925. Known for his versatility as a position player, Krueger appeared in 318 games throughout his career, amassing 220 hits and finishing with a batting average of .263. He demonstrated power at the plate with 11 home runs and contributed to his teams with 93 runs batted in. Additionally, Krueger showcased his speed on the bases, recording 12 stolen bases during his time in the league.
Krueger played during a transformative era in baseball, where the game was shifting towards more offensive strategies and the influence of the deadball era was waning. His contributions to the teams he played for reflected the evolving nature of the sport, as players began to focus more on power hitting and base running. Despite not being among the most prominent stars of his time, Krueger's solid performance and reliable presence on the field left a mark in the annals of baseball history. His career spanned over a decade, highlighting the dedication and skill that characterized the players of his generation.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 318 | 836 | 87 | 220 | 33 | 14 | 11 | 93 | 12 | 64 | 85 | 0.263 | 0.319 | 0.376 | 0.695 | 338.9 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1913 | CLE | AL | 5 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1915 | NYY | AL | 10 | 29 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0.172 | 0.0 |
| 1917 | BRO | NL | 31 | 81 | 10 | 22 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 5 | 7 | 0.272 | 139.4 |
| 1917 | NY1 | NL | 8 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0.000 | 139.4 |
| 1918 | BRO | NL | 30 | 87 | 4 | 25 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 2 | 4 | 9 | 0.287 | 80.0 |
| 1919 | BRO | NL | 80 | 226 | 24 | 56 | 7 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 19 | 25 | 0.248 | 105.9 |
| 1920 | BRO | NL | 52 | 146 | 21 | 42 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 17 | 2 | 16 | 13 | 0.288 | 86.0 |
| 1921 | BRO | NL | 65 | 163 | 18 | 43 | 11 | 4 | 3 | 20 | 2 | 14 | 12 | 0.264 | -21.1 |
| 1925 | CIN | NL | 37 | 88 | 7 | 27 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 1 | 6 | 8 | 0.307 | -51.2 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.167 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1920 | WS | BRO | 4 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.167 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C | 257 | 0 | 983 | 259 | 46 | 21 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1913 | CLE | C | 4 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1915 | NYA | C | 8 | 0 | 30 | 8 | 4 | 1 |
| 1917 | BRO | C | 23 | 0 | 115 | 25 | 3 | 4 |
| 1917 | NY1 | C | 5 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1918 | BRO | C | 23 | 0 | 104 | 38 | 2 | 3 |
| 1919 | BRO | C | 66 | 0 | 305 | 88 | 15 | 2 |
| 1920 | BRO | C | 46 | 0 | 165 | 46 | 9 | 4 |
| 1921 | BRO | C | 52 | 0 | 179 | 39 | 7 | 4 |
| 1925 | CIN | C | 30 | 0 | 75 | 12 | 5 | 3 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 254 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Forest College | Lake Forest | IL | 1912, 1913 |