Art Kusnyer
Catcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1970-1978)
Art Kusnyer was a catcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1970 to 1978 for 4 teams, including the Chicago White Sox, a span of 9 seasons. In 139 career games, he hit .176 with 55 hits, 3 home runs, and 21 RBI.
- 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
- 6'2" / 197 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1970-09-21
- Last Game
- 1978-10-01
Full name: Arthur William Kusnyer
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 139 | 313 | 21 | 55 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 21 | 1 | 21 | 61 | .176 | .231 | .230 | .461 | -1,058 |
Career AVG .176 vs. league average .253 across their career seasons — 30.6% below league average.
Career OBP .231 vs. league average .320 across their career seasons — 27.8% below league average.
Career SLG .230 vs. league average .371 across their career seasons — 38.0% below league average.
Career OPS .461 vs. league average .691 across their career seasons — 33.2% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | CHA | AL | 4 | 10 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | .100 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1971 | CAL | AL | 6 | 13 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | .154 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1972 | CAL | AL | 64 | 179 | 13 | 37 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 13 | 0 | 16 | 33 | .207 | .243 (-15%) | .310 (-11%) | .353 (-26%) | .664 (-19%) | -475.9 |
| 1973 | CAL | AL | 41 | 64 | 5 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 12 | .125 | .256 (-51%) | .325 (-54%) | .378 (-59%) | .703 (-57%) | -581.8 |
| 1976 | ML4 | AL | 15 | 34 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 5 | .118 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1978 | KCA | AL | 9 | 13 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 4 | .231 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 6 seasons | 139 | 313 | 21 | 55 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 21 | 1 | 21 | 61 | .176 | — | — | — | — | -1,058 | ||
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 (139 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 66 | 145 | 6 | 24 | 0 | 7 | .166 |
| Away | 73 | 168 | 15 | 31 | 3 | 14 | .185 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978-10-01 | KCR | MIN | W | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1978-09-30 | KCR | MIN | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1978-09-22 | KCR | MIN | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1978-09-13 | KCR | OAK | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1978-07-02 | KCR | OAK | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1978-06-26 | KCR | LAA | W | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 1978-06-25 | KCR | OAK | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1978-06-18 | KCR | CHW | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1978-06-17 | KCR | CHW | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1976-07-31 | MIL | CLE | W | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
Season-by-Season Fielding
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 136 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kent State University | Kent | OH | 1966 |
Art Kusnyer: the record in brief
The profile opens with Art Kusnyer's first major league game on September 21, 1970; the last one listed came on October 1, 1978. By club, Kusnyer's seasons break down as the Chicago White Sox (1970), the California Angels (1971 through 1973), the Milwaukee Brewers (1976), and the Kansas City Royals (1978). Kusnyer, a catcher by primary position, both batted and threw right-handed. The recorded size is 6-foot-2 and 197 pounds. The birth record reads December 19, 1945, in Akron, OH, USA. The given name on file is Arthur William Kusnyer.
Kusnyer's career batting table shows 139 games, 313 at bats and 55 hits, a .176 average; the totals also include 3 homers and 21 RBI. Reaching base at a .231 clip and slugging .230, Kusnyer finished with a .461 OPS. Kusnyer's .176 average ran 30.6% below the .253 that the league posted over the same seasons. By OPS the gap is 33.2% below league average (.461 against .691). 1972 produced Kusnyer's most hits, 37 of them for the California Angels. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .207 in 1972, did not top the league's .243.
Frequently Asked Questions about Art Kusnyer
- What years did Art Kusnyer play?
- Art Kusnyer played in Major League Baseball from 1970 to 1978.
- Was Art Kusnyer a pitcher?
- No. Art Kusnyer was a position player (Catcher).
- How many home runs did Art Kusnyer hit?
- Art Kusnyer hit 3 career home runs with 55 hits.
- What teams did Art Kusnyer play for?
- Art Kusnyer played for 4 teams: the Chicago White Sox (1970), the California Angels (1971–1973), the Milwaukee Brewers (1976), and the Kansas City Royals (1978).
- What were Art Kusnyer's career stats?
- In 139 games, Art Kusnyer had 55 hits, 3 home runs, 21 RBI, 21 runs, and 1 stolen bases, with a .176 batting average.
- What position did Art Kusnyer play?
- Art Kusnyer played primarily as a catcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Art Kusnyer and how much did he weigh?
- Art Kusnyer was listed at 6 feet 2 inches and 197 pounds.
- How many home runs did Art Kusnyer hit each season?
- Art Kusnyer's home runs by season: 0 in 1970, 0 in 1971, 2 in 1972, 0 in 1973, 0 in 1976, and 1 in 1978. His most in one season was 2, in 1972.
- What was Art Kusnyer's career batting average?
- Art Kusnyer batted .176 over his career, with 55 hits in 313 at bats.
- How many RBI did Art Kusnyer have?
- Art Kusnyer drove in 21 runs in his career.
- Is Art Kusnyer in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Art Kusnyer has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.