Emil Kush
Born: 11/4/1916 in Chicago, IL, USA
Died: 11/26/1969 in River Grove, IL, USA
MLB Debut: 1941-09-21 | Final Game: 1949-08-14
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 185 lbs
Full name: Emil Benedict Kush
Biography
Emil Kush, born in 1916, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1941 to 1949. During his time in the major leagues, Kush made a significant impact with his solid performances on the mound, culminating in a career record of 21 wins and 12 losses. He recorded an impressive earned run average (ERA) of 3.48, showcasing his ability to effectively limit opposing teams' scoring opportunities. Throughout his career, Kush amassed a total of 150 strikeouts and contributed to his teams with 12 saves, demonstrating both his durability as a starter and his capability as a reliable reliever.
Kush played during a transformative era in baseball, as the sport was evolving both on and off the field. The years he spent in the league coincided with World War II, a period that saw many players enlist and the talent pool fluctuate. Despite these challenges, Kush established himself as a competent pitcher known for his competitive spirit and strategic approach to the game. His contributions to the teams he played for during this dynamic time in baseball history remain a testament to his skill and dedication to the sport.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | 12 | 150 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 12 | 346.3 | 324 | 134 | 24 | 158 | 150 | 3.48 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1941 | CHC | NL | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4.0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2.25 | - |
| 1942 | CHC | NL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.00 | - |
| 1946 | CHC | NL | 9 | 2 | 40 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 129.7 | 120 | 44 | 43 | 50 | 3.05 | - |
| 1947 | CHC | NL | 8 | 3 | 47 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 91.0 | 80 | 34 | 53 | 44 | 3.36 | - |
| 1948 | CHC | NL | 1 | 4 | 34 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 72.0 | 70 | 35 | 37 | 31 | 4.38 | - |
| 1949 | CHC | NL | 3 | 3 | 26 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 47.7 | 51 | 20 | 24 | 22 | 3.78 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 150 | 82 | 8 | 18 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 12 | 0.220 | 0.247 | 0.268 | 0.515 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1941 | CHC | NL | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1942 | CHC | NL | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1946 | CHC | NL | 40 | 38 | 3 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0.211 | 0.0 |
| 1947 | CHC | NL | 47 | 20 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.250 | 0.0 |
| 1948 | CHC | NL | 34 | 13 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0.154 | 0.0 |
| 1949 | CHC | NL | 26 | 9 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0.333 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 150 | 0 | 26 | 85 | 4 | 5 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1941 | CHN | P | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1942 | CHN | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1946 | CHN | P | 40 | 0 | 9 | 37 | 2 | 2 |
| 1947 | CHN | P | 47 | 0 | 5 | 21 | 1 | 1 |
| 1948 | CHN | P | 34 | 0 | 6 | 15 | 1 | 0 |
| 1949 | CHN | P | 26 | 0 | 6 | 10 | 0 | 2 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 150 |