Ernie Krueger
Catcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1913-1925)
Ernie Krueger was a catcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1913 to 1925 for 5 teams, including the Cleveland Guardians, a span of 13 seasons. In 318 career games, he hit .263 with 220 hits, 11 home runs, and 93 RBI. His career PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of offensive impact — is 422.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Catcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'10" / 185 lb
- Died
- 4/22/1976 in Waukegan, IL, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1913-08-04
- Last Game
- 1925-10-04
Full name: Ernest George Krueger
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 | .263 | .319 | .376 | .695 | 422 |
Career AVG .263 vs. league average .266 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .319 vs. league average .329 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .376 vs. league average .358 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OPS .695 vs. league average .687 across their career seasons — near league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
Click a stat to plot it across every season.
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1913 | CLE | AL | 5 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1915 | NYA | AL | 10 | 29 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | .172 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1917 | NY1 | NL | 8 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1917 | BRO | NL | 31 | 81 | 10 | 22 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 5 | 7 | .272 | .248 (+9%) | .312 (+5%) | .323 (+18%) | .635 (+12%) | 0.0 |
| 1918 | BRO | NL | 30 | 87 | 4 | 25 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 2 | 4 | 9 | .287 | .255 (+13%) | .318 (avg) | .326 (+16%) | .645 (+8%) | 72.5 |
| 1919 | BRO | NL | 80 | 226 | 24 | 56 | 7 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 19 | 25 | .248 | .262 (-5%) | .322 (-3%) | .347 (+9%) | .670 (+3%) | 98.4 |
| 1920 | BRO | NL | 52 | 146 | 21 | 42 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 17 | 2 | 16 | 13 | .288 | .271 (+6%) | .331 (+8%) | .363 (avg) | .694 (+4%) | 125.6 |
| 1921 | BRO | NL | 65 | 163 | 18 | 43 | 11 | 4 | 3 | 20 | 2 | 14 | 12 | .264 | .286 (-8%) | .344 (-7%) | .395 (+10%) | .739 (+2%) | 19.8 |
| 1925 | CIN | NL | 37 | 88 | 7 | 27 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 1 | 6 | 8 | .307 | .288 (+7%) | .349 (avg) | .407 (-5%) | .756 (-3%) | -31.4 |
| Career · 9 seasons | 318 | 836 | 87 | 220 | 33 | 14 | 11 | 93 | 12 | 64 | 85 | .263 | — | — | — | — | 285 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (318 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 157 | 403 | 45 | 104 | 2 | 43 | .258 |
| Away | 161 | 434 | 42 | 116 | 9 | 48 | .267 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1925-10-04 | CIN | PIT | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1925-09-23 | CIN | BSN | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1925-09-23 | CIN | BSN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1925-09-21 | CIN | BSN | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1925-09-18 | CIN | PHI | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1925-09-16 | CIN | NY1 | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1925-09-08 | CIN | STL | W | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1925-09-07 | CIN | STL | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1925-09-05 | CIN | CHC | W | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1925-09-04 | CIN | CHC | W | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
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 | NY1 | C | 5 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1917 | BRO | C | 23 | 0 | 115 | 25 | 3 | 4 |
| 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
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 254 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Forest College | Lake Forest | IL | 1912, 1913 |
Ernie Krueger: the record in brief
The profile opens with Ernie Krueger's first major league game on August 4, 1913; the last one listed came on October 4, 1925. By club, Krueger's seasons break down as the Cleveland Naps (1913), the New York Yankees (1915), the New York Giants (1917), the Brooklyn Robins (1917 through 1921), and the Cincinnati Reds (1925). Born on December 27, 1890, in Chicago, IL, USA, Krueger is listed as a catcher and both batted and threw right-handed. The bio gives 185 pounds on a 5-foot-10 frame. Krueger's death is recorded on April 22, 1976, in Waukegan, IL, USA. The bio lists the given name Ernest George.
The batting record for Krueger: 318 games, 220 hits in 836 at bats, and a .263 average; the totals also include 11 homers and 93 RBI. The on-base percentage is .319 and the slugging percentage .376, for an OPS of .695. Krueger hit .263 while the league hit .266 over the same span, a figure close to average. Krueger collected a career-high 56 hits in 1919.
Frequently Asked Questions about Ernie Krueger
- What years did Ernie Krueger play?
- Ernie Krueger played in Major League Baseball from 1913 to 1925.
- Was Ernie Krueger a pitcher?
- No. Ernie Krueger was a position player (Catcher).
- How many home runs did Ernie Krueger hit?
- Ernie Krueger hit 11 career home runs with 220 hits.
- What teams did Ernie Krueger play for?
- Ernie Krueger played for 5 teams: the Cleveland Naps (1913), the New York Yankees (1915), the New York Giants (1917), the Brooklyn Robins (1917–1921), and the Cincinnati Reds (1925).
- What were Ernie Krueger's career stats?
- In 318 games, Ernie Krueger had 220 hits, 11 home runs, 93 RBI, 87 runs, and 12 stolen bases, with a .263 batting average.
- What position did Ernie Krueger play?
- Ernie Krueger played primarily as a catcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Ernie Krueger and how much did he weigh?
- Ernie Krueger was listed at 5 feet 10 inches and 185 pounds.
- How many home runs did Ernie Krueger hit each season?
- Ernie Krueger's home runs by season: 0 in 1913, 0 in 1915, 1 in 1917, 0 in 1918, 5 in 1919, 1 in 1920, 3 in 1921, and 1 in 1925. His most in one season was 5, in 1919.
- What was Ernie Krueger's career batting average?
- Ernie Krueger batted .263 over his career, with 220 hits in 836 at bats.
- How many RBI did Ernie Krueger have?
- Ernie Krueger drove in 93 runs in his career.
- Is Ernie Krueger in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Ernie Krueger has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.