Art Quirk
Born: 4/11/1937 in Providence, RI, USA
Died: 11/22/2014 in Stonington, CT, USA
MLB Debut: 1962-04-17 | Final Game: 1963-05-22
Bats: R | Throws: L | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 170 lbs
Full name: Arthur Lincoln Quirk
Biography
Art Quirk, born in 1937, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1962 to 1963. Known for his right-handed delivery, Quirk made a modest impact on the game during his brief career. He finished with a win-loss record of 3-2 and an earned run average (ERA) of 5.21, striking out 30 batters over the course of his time in the majors. Despite not recording any saves, his contributions on the mound were part of a competitive era in baseball that was characterized by a transition from the deadball era to the more offensive-minded approaches of the 1960s.
Quirk's career spanned a time when pitching was becoming increasingly specialized, and his performances reflected the evolving strategies employed by teams. Though he did not achieve the notoriety of some of his contemporaries, Quirk's presence in the league during this transformative period in baseball history remains significant. After his tenure in the majors, he left an indelible mark on the teams he played for, and his journey through the ranks of professional baseball serves as a reminder of the many players who contributed to the sport's rich narrative, even if their careers were not prolonged.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 2 | 14 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 48.3 | 59 | 28 | 6 | 26 | 30 | 5.21 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | BAL | AL | 2 | 2 | 7 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 27.3 | 36 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 5.93 | -513.5 |
| 1963 | WS2 | AL | 1 | 0 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21.0 | 23 | 10 | 8 | 12 | 4.29 | -462.5 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | 11 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.182 | 0.250 | 0.182 | 0.432 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | BAL | AL | 7 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.143 | 0.0 |
| 1963 | WS2 | AL | 7 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.250 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 14 | 8 | 3 | 10 | 1 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | BAL | P | 7 | 5 | 2 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| 1963 | WS2 | P | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 14 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dartmouth College | Hanover | NH | 1957, 1958, 1959 |