Amos Strunk
Born: 1/22/1889 in Philadelphia, PA, USA
Died: 7/22/1979 in Llanerch, PA, USA
MLB Debut: 1908-09-24 | Final Game: 1924-06-28
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 175 lbs
Full name: Amos Aaron Strunk
Biography
Amos Strunk was a prominent American baseball player born in 1889, whose career spanned from 1908 to 1924. Primarily a position player, Strunk became known for his solid batting skills and speed on the basepaths during an era that saw the transition from the deadball period to a more offensive-minded game. Over the course of 1,512 games, he recorded 1,418 hits, boasting a commendable batting average of .284. His ability to contribute not only in hitting but also in base running was evident through his 185 stolen bases and 530 runs batted in, highlighting his all-around value to his teams.
Strunk's career included notable stints with teams such as the Philadelphia Athletics and the Chicago White Sox, where he made a significant impact as a dependable outfielder. While he hit only 15 home runs throughout his career, his consistent hitting and ability to get on base made him an essential part of the offensive lineup. Amos Strunk's contributions to baseball during the early 20th century reflected the evolving dynamics of the game, and his legacy endures as a testament to the skill and determination of players from that pivotal era.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1512 | 4999 | 696 | 1418 | 213 | 96 | 15 | 530 | 185 | 573 | 355 | 0.284 | 0.359 | 0.374 | 0.732 | 9711.4 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1908 | PHA | AL | 12 | 34 | 4 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 9 | 0.235 | 0.0 |
| 1909 | PHA | AL | 11 | 35 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 8 | 0.114 | 0.0 |
| 1910 | PHA | AL | 16 | 48 | 9 | 16 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 0.333 | 111.8 |
| 1911 | PHA | AL | 74 | 215 | 42 | 55 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 21 | 13 | 35 | 0 | 0.256 | 63.3 |
| 1912 | PHA | AL | 122 | 412 | 58 | 119 | 13 | 12 | 3 | 63 | 29 | 47 | 0 | 0.289 | 843.6 |
| 1913 | PHA | AL | 94 | 292 | 30 | 89 | 11 | 12 | 0 | 46 | 14 | 29 | 23 | 0.305 | 894.8 |
| 1914 | PHA | AL | 122 | 404 | 58 | 111 | 15 | 3 | 2 | 45 | 25 | 57 | 38 | 0.275 | 738.0 |
| 1915 | PHA | AL | 132 | 485 | 76 | 144 | 28 | 16 | 1 | 45 | 17 | 56 | 45 | 0.297 | 1994.5 |
| 1916 | PHA | AL | 150 | 544 | 71 | 172 | 30 | 9 | 3 | 49 | 21 | 66 | 59 | 0.316 | 2934.4 |
| 1917 | PHA | AL | 148 | 540 | 83 | 152 | 26 | 7 | 1 | 45 | 16 | 68 | 37 | 0.281 | 1579.4 |
| 1918 | BOS | AL | 114 | 413 | 50 | 106 | 18 | 9 | 0 | 35 | 20 | 36 | 13 | 0.257 | 133.8 |
| 1919 | BOS | AL | 48 | 184 | 27 | 50 | 11 | 3 | 0 | 17 | 3 | 13 | 13 | 0.272 | 53.0 |
| 1919 | PHA | AL | 60 | 194 | 15 | 41 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 13 | 3 | 23 | 15 | 0.211 | 53.0 |
| 1920 | CHW | AL | 53 | 188 | 33 | 45 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 16 | 1 | 28 | 15 | 0.239 | -197.1 |
| 1920 | PHA | AL | 58 | 202 | 23 | 60 | 9 | 3 | 0 | 20 | 0 | 21 | 9 | 0.297 | -197.1 |
| 1921 | CHW | AL | 121 | 401 | 68 | 133 | 19 | 10 | 3 | 69 | 7 | 38 | 27 | 0.332 | 1029.1 |
| 1922 | CHW | AL | 92 | 311 | 36 | 90 | 11 | 4 | 0 | 33 | 9 | 33 | 28 | 0.289 | -259.7 |
| 1923 | CHW | AL | 54 | 54 | 7 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 1 | 8 | 5 | 0.315 | 19.1 |
| 1924 | CHW | AL | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1924 | PHA | AL | 30 | 42 | 5 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 4 | 0.143 | 0.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 | 65 | 6 | 13 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 14 | 0.200 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1918 | WS | BOS | 6 | 23 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0.174 |
| 1914 | WS | PHA | 2 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.286 |
| 1913 | WS | PHA | 5 | 17 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0.118 |
| 1911 | WS | PHA | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| 1910 | WS | PHA | 4 | 18 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 0.278 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 37 | 0 | 361 | 16 | 9 | 27 |
| OF | 1327 | 29 | 2830 | 159 | 61 | 36 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1908 | PHA | OF | 11 | 9 | 27 | 1 | 3 | 1 |
| 1909 | PHA | OF | 9 | 9 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1910 | PHA | OF | 14 | 11 | 33 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1911 | PHA | 1B | 2 | 0 | 18 | 0 | 3 | 1 |
| 1911 | PHA | OF | 62 | 0 | 127 | 11 | 6 | 4 |
| 1912 | PHA | OF | 116 | 0 | 278 | 16 | 3 | 3 |
| 1913 | PHA | OF | 81 | 0 | 168 | 9 | 7 | 3 |
| 1914 | PHA | OF | 120 | 0 | 280 | 14 | 4 | 3 |
| 1915 | PHA | 1B | 19 | 0 | 188 | 8 | 4 | 17 |
| 1915 | PHA | OF | 111 | 0 | 225 | 24 | 5 | 4 |
| 1916 | PHA | 1B | 7 | 0 | 77 | 4 | 1 | 9 |
| 1916 | PHA | OF | 143 | 0 | 291 | 20 | 7 | 5 |
| 1917 | PHA | OF | 146 | 0 | 346 | 13 | 5 | 5 |
| 1918 | BOS | OF | 113 | 0 | 230 | 13 | 3 | 4 |
| 1919 | BOS | OF | 48 | 0 | 118 | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| 1919 | PHA | OF | 52 | 0 | 98 | 7 | 2 | 0 |
| 1920 | CHA | OF | 49 | 0 | 98 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| 1920 | PHA | OF | 54 | 0 | 97 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 1921 | CHA | OF | 111 | 0 | 214 | 10 | 7 | 2 |
| 1922 | CHA | 1B | 7 | 0 | 73 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 1922 | CHA | OF | 74 | 0 | 170 | 9 | 2 | 2 |
| 1923 | CHA | 1B | 2 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1923 | CHA | OF | 5 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1924 | PHA | OF | 8 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 38 |
| Left Field | 153 |
| Center Field | 968 |
| Right Field | 220 |