Johnny Kucab
Born: 12/17/1919 in Olyphant, PA, USA
Died: 5/26/1977 in Youngstown, OH, USA
MLB Debut: 1950-09-14 | Final Game: 1952-09-01
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 185 lbs
Full name: John Albert Kucab
Biography
Johnny Kucab was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1950 to 1952. Born in 1919, Kucab made his mark in Major League Baseball during a transitional period in the sport, just before the league began to see the influx of talent that would characterize the 1950s. He played for a brief but impactful time, recording a career win-loss record of 5-5 and an earned run average (ERA) of 4.44. Kucab's time on the mound was highlighted by his ability to strike out batters, totaling 48 strikeouts throughout his career, alongside securing 6 saves.
Kucab's playing style reflected the competitive spirit of the early 1950s, a time when pitchers faced the challenge of a rapidly evolving game. While his career was relatively short, Kucab contributed to the teams he played for with his solid performances and versatility as a pitcher. His presence during this era added to the rich tapestry of baseball history, marking him as a player who navigated the complexities of a changing sport and left his mark, however brief, in the annals of the game.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 5 | 59 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 152.0 | 169 | 75 | 18 | 51 | 48 | 4.44 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950 | PHA | AL | 1 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 26.0 | 29 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 3.46 | -348.4 |
| 1951 | PHA | AL | 4 | 3 | 30 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 74.7 | 76 | 35 | 23 | 23 | 4.22 | -672.6 |
| 1952 | PHA | AL | 0 | 1 | 25 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 51.3 | 64 | 30 | 20 | 17 | 5.26 | -673.6 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 62 | 35 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 9 | 0.086 | 0.200 | 0.086 | 0.286 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950 | PHA | AL | 4 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.111 | 0.0 |
| 1951 | PHA | AL | 30 | 16 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1952 | PHA | AL | 28 | 10 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0.200 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 59 | 0 | 6 | 18 | 3 | 2 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950 | PHA | P | 4 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1951 | PHA | P | 30 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 1 | 1 |
| 1952 | PHA | P | 25 | 0 | 3 | 9 | 2 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 59 |