Craig Skok
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1973-1979)
Craig Skok was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1973 to 1979 for the Boston Red Sox, the Texas Rangers, and the Atlanta Braves, a span of 7 seasons. Across 107 career appearances, he went 4-7 with a 4.86 ERA and 85 strikeouts.
- W (Wins):
- Games credited to a pitcher whose team took a lead it never surrendered while he was the pitcher of record.
- ERA (Earned Run Average):
- Earned runs allowed per nine innings pitched: (ER × 9) ÷ IP. The primary measure of pitching effectiveness.
- SO (Strikeouts):
- For a batter, times retired on a third strike; for a pitcher, batters retired on a third strike.
- WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched):
- Baserunners allowed per inning: (BB + H) ÷ IP. Under 1.00 is elite.
Data updated
- Position
- Pitcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / L
- Height / Weight
- 6'0" / 190 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1973-05-04
- Last Game
- 1979-07-29
Full name: Craig Richard Skok
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | BOS | AL | 0 | 1 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 28.2 | 35 | 20 | 11 | 22 | 6.28 | 3.75 (-68%) | 473.7 |
| 1976 | TEX | AL | 0 | 1 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5.0 | 13 | 7 | 3 | 5 | 12.60 | — | 0.0 |
| 1978 | ATL | NL | 3 | 2 | 43 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 62.0 | 64 | 30 | 27 | 28 | 4.35 | 3.69 (-18%) | -1516.7 |
| 1979 | ATL | NL | 1 | 3 | 44 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 54.1 | 58 | 24 | 17 | 30 | 3.98 | 4.00 (+1%) | -550.1 |
| Career · 4 seasons | 4 | 7 | 107 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 150.0 | 170 | 81 | 58 | 85 | 4.86 | — | -1,593 | ||
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.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 107 | 11 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | .182 | .250 | .273 | .523 | 0 |
Career AVG .182 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — 29.8% below league average.
Career OBP .250 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — 23.0% below league average.
Career SLG .273 vs. league average .379 across their career seasons — 28.1% below league average.
Career OPS .523 vs. league average .704 across their career seasons — 25.8% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | BOS | AL | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1976 | TEX | AL | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1978 | ATL | NL | 43 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | .250 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1979 | ATL | NL | 44 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 4 seasons | 107 | 11 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | .182 | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
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 (214 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 50 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | .333 |
| Away | 57 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 50 | 65.0 | 81 | 40 | 24 | 33 | 5.54 |
| Away | 57 | 85.0 | 89 | 41 | 34 | 52 | 4.34 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979-07-29 | ATL | CIN | — | 1.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1979-07-28 | ATL | CIN | — | 0.1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1979-07-26 | ATL | STL | — | 1.2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1979-07-24 | ATL | STL | — | 0.2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1979-07-23 | ATL | PIT | — | 1.1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| 1979-07-20 | ATL | CHC | — | 0.1 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 1979-07-15 | ATL | PIT | — | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1979-07-14 | ATL | PIT | — | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1979-07-09 | ATL | CHC | — | 2.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1979-07-06 | ATL | STL | L | 0.1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 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 |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 107 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broward Community College | Fort Lauderdale | FL | 1966, 1967 |
| Florida State University | Tallahassee | FL | 1968, 1969 |
Craig Skok: the record in brief
According to the bio, Craig Skok debuted on May 4, 1973 and played a final game on July 29, 1979. The season rows list, in order, the Boston Red Sox (1973), the Texas Rangers (1976), and the Atlanta Braves (1978 to 1979). Skok played primarily as a pitcher and hit right-handed while throwing left-handed. The bio adds a birth date on September 1, 1947, in Dobbs Ferry, NY, USA and a listed size of 6-foot-0 and 190 pounds. The bio lists the given name Craig Richard.
Skok pitched in 107 games, starting 0, and finished with a 4-7 record and 4.86 ERA. Also on Skok's record: 85 strikeouts. Against a 3.74 league ERA for the same seasons, the 4.86 mark was 29.9% worse. In 1979, one of the busiest seasons, Skok posted a 3.98 ERA; the league figure that year was 4.00.
The position breakdown shows 107 games, all at pitcher. On the mound, Skok's fielding totals are 4 putouts, 22 assists and 0 errors.
Frequently Asked Questions about Craig Skok
- What years did Craig Skok play?
- Craig Skok played in Major League Baseball from 1973 to 1979.
- Was Craig Skok a pitcher?
- Yes. Craig Skok pitched in the major leagues, recording 4 wins and 85 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Craig Skok hit?
- Craig Skok hit 0 career home runs with 2 hits.
- What teams did Craig Skok play for?
- Craig Skok played for 3 teams: the Boston Red Sox (1973), the Texas Rangers (1976), and the Atlanta Braves (1978–1979).
- What were Craig Skok's career stats?
- In 107 games, Craig Skok went 4-7 with a 4.86 ERA, 85 strikeouts, 150.0 innings pitched, and 5 saves.
- What position did Craig Skok play?
- Craig Skok played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Craig Skok and how much did he weigh?
- Craig Skok was listed at 6 feet and 190 pounds.
- What was Craig Skok's career ERA?
- Craig Skok finished with a 4.86 career ERA, going 4-7 with 85 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Craig Skok have?
- Craig Skok recorded 85 career strikeouts.
- Is Craig Skok in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Craig Skok has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.