Chris Van Cuyk
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1950-1952)
Chris Van Cuyk was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1950 to 1952 for the Brooklyn Dodgers, a span of 3 seasons. Across 44 career appearances, he went 7-11 with a 5.16 ERA and 103 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
- L / L
- Height / Weight
- 6'6" / 215 lb
- Died
- 11/3/1992 in Hudson, FL, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1950-07-16
- Last Game
- 1952-08-15
Full name: Christian Gerald Van Cuyk
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950 | BRO | NL | 1 | 3 | 12 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 33.1 | 33 | 18 | 12 | 21 | 4.86 | 4.36 (-12%) | 583.1 |
| 1951 | BRO | NL | 1 | 2 | 9 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 29.1 | 33 | 18 | 11 | 16 | 5.52 | 4.04 (-37%) | -480.6 |
| 1952 | BRO | NL | 5 | 6 | 23 | 16 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 97.2 | 104 | 56 | 40 | 66 | 5.16 | 3.70 (-39%) | -771.5 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 7 | 11 | 44 | 26 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 160.1 | 170 | 92 | 63 | 103 | 5.16 | — | -669 | ||
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 44 | 51 | 4 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 9 | .216 | .245 | .235 | .481 | 0 |
Career AVG .216 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — 17.0% below league average.
Career OBP .245 vs. league average .336 across their career seasons — 27.1% below league average.
Career SLG .235 vs. league average .386 across their career seasons — 39.0% below league average.
Career OPS .481 vs. league average .722 across their career seasons — 33.5% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950 | BRO | NL | 12 | 10 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .100 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1951 | BRO | NL | 9 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | .250 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1952 | BRO | NL | 23 | 33 | 3 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 6 | .242 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 44 | 51 | 4 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 9 | .216 | — | — | — | — | 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 (88 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 23 | 26 | 4 | 9 | 0 | 4 | .346 |
| Away | 21 | 25 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | .080 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 23 | 86.0 | 98 | 56 | 24 | 54 | 5.86 |
| Away | 21 | 74.1 | 72 | 36 | 39 | 49 | 4.36 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1952-08-15 | BRO | PHI | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1952-08-13 | BRO | NY1 | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1952-08-11 | BRO | PHI | L | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1952-08-08 | BRO | PHI | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1952-08-05 | BRO | NY1 | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1952-07-25 | BRO | STL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1952-07-12 | BRO | CHC | W | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1952-07-10 | BRO | CHC | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1952-07-02 | BRO | PHI | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1952-06-28 | BRO | BSN | W | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1952-08-15 | BRO | PHI | — | 0.1 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 1952-08-13 | BRO | NY1 | — | 1.1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1952-08-11 | BRO | PHI | — | 5.1 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 1 |
| 1952-08-08 | BRO | PHI | — | 1.1 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1952-08-05 | BRO | NY1 | L | 0.1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1952-07-25 | BRO | STL | — | 4.0 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 0 |
| 1952-07-12 | BRO | CHC | SV | 4.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 1952-07-10 | BRO | CHC | — | 3.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 1952-07-02 | BRO | PHI | L | 0.1 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1952-06-28 | BRO | BSN | — | 7.0 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 44 |
Chris Van Cuyk: the record in brief
July 16, 1950 and August 15, 1952 bracket Chris Van Cuyk's time in the majors: the debut and the last game on record. Every season row on the page belongs to the Brooklyn Dodgers, from 1950 through 1952. Van Cuyk is listed as a pitcher at 215 pounds on a 6-foot-6 frame. Van Cuyk both batted and threw left-handed, per the bio block. Van Cuyk was born on January 3, 1927, in Kimberly, WI, USA. Van Cuyk died on November 3, 1992, in Hudson, FL, USA. The given name on file is Christian Gerald Van Cuyk.
Van Cuyk pitched in 44 games, starting 26, and finished with a 7-11 record and 5.16 ERA. Van Cuyk had 103 strikeouts. The league ERA over Van Cuyk's seasons was 4.03, so the 5.16 figure ran 28.1% worse than average. Van Cuyk won 5 games in 1952, the most of any season listed. In 1952, one of the busiest seasons, Van Cuyk posted a 5.16 ERA; the league figure that year was 3.70.
Frequently Asked Questions about Chris Van Cuyk
- What years did Chris Van Cuyk play?
- Chris Van Cuyk played in Major League Baseball from 1950 to 1952.
- Was Chris Van Cuyk a pitcher?
- Yes. Chris Van Cuyk pitched in the major leagues, recording 7 wins and 103 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Chris Van Cuyk hit?
- Chris Van Cuyk hit 0 career home runs with 11 hits.
- What teams did Chris Van Cuyk play for?
- Chris Van Cuyk played for one team, the Brooklyn Dodgers (1950–1952).
- What were Chris Van Cuyk's career stats?
- In 44 games, Chris Van Cuyk went 7-11 with a 5.16 ERA, 103 strikeouts, 160.1 innings pitched, and 1 saves.
- What position did Chris Van Cuyk play?
- Chris Van Cuyk played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Chris Van Cuyk and how much did he weigh?
- Chris Van Cuyk was listed at 6 feet 6 inches and 215 pounds.
- What was Chris Van Cuyk's career ERA?
- Chris Van Cuyk finished with a 5.16 career ERA, going 7-11 with 103 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Chris Van Cuyk have?
- Chris Van Cuyk recorded 103 career strikeouts.
- Is Chris Van Cuyk in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Chris Van Cuyk has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.