Bert Kuczynski
Born: 1/8/1920 in Philadelphia, PA, USA
Died: 1/19/1997 in Allentown, PA, USA
MLB Debut: 1943-06-02 | Final Game: 1943-07-04
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 195 lbs
Full name: Bernard Carl Kuczynski
Biography
Bert Kuczynski was a professional baseball player who had a brief career in Major League Baseball during the early 1940s. Born in 1920, Kuczynski played as a position player for a short stint from June 2, 1943, to July 4, 1943. His time in the majors was marked by a unique set of circumstances as baseball was grappling with the impact of World War II, which saw many star players serving in the military and opened opportunities for others to make their mark in the big leagues.
Over the course of his six games in the major leagues, Kuczynski recorded no hits, home runs, or RBIs, finishing his career with a batting average of 0.0. Despite his limited on-field contributions, Kuczynski's participation in the sport during this tumultuous period reflects the resilience and adaptability of baseball as it continued to thrive even amidst global challenges. His legacy, though understated in terms of statistics, serves as a reminder of the many players who contributed to the game during an era when the sport was evolving and adapting to the realities of the world.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 24.7 | 36 | 11 | 2 | 9 | 8 | 4.01 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1943 | PHA | AL | 0 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 24.7 | 36 | 11 | 9 | 8 | 4.01 | -508.5 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0.000 | 0.250 | 0.000 | 0.250 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1943 | PHA | AL | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 6 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1943 | PHA | P | 6 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 6 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Pennsylvania | Philadelphia | PA | 1941, 1942, 1943 |