Jack Kull
Born: 6/24/1882 in Shenandoah, PA, USA
Died: 3/30/1936 in Schuykill Haven, PA, USA
MLB Debut: 1909-10-02 | Final Game: 1909-10-02
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 190 lbs
Full name: John A. Kull
Biography
Jack Kull was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1882. His career in Major League Baseball was brief, spanning a single day on October 2, 1909. During this time, he made a notable impact with a record of 1-0 and an earned run average (ERA) of 3.0. Kull demonstrated his pitching prowess by recording 4 strikeouts throughout his short stint in the league.
Despite the limited duration of his career, Kull's contribution to the game came during a transitional period in baseball, as the sport was beginning to evolve from the deadball era into a more offensive-oriented style. His performance, albeit in a small sample size, reflects the competitive landscape of early 20th-century baseball, where every game was crucial and pitchers were often relied upon to deliver in high-pressure situations. Kull’s legacy, while not widely recognized, remains a part of the fabric of baseball history.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 4 | 3.00 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1909 | PHA | AL | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.0 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 4 | 3.00 | 0.0 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 | 1.000 | 1.000 | 2.000 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1909 | PHA | AL | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1909 | PHA | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 1 |