Craig Caskey

Born: 12/11/1949 in Visalia, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1973-07-19 | Final Game: 1973-09-30

Bats: B | Throws: L | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Craig Douglas Caskey

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Biography

Craig Caskey, born in 1949, had a brief career in Major League Baseball that spanned from July 19, 1973, to September 30, 1973. Primarily a position player, Caskey made a limited impact on the field, appearing in just nine games during his time in the major leagues. His statistics reflected the challenges of breaking into the league during an era characterized by fierce competition and the transition of the game as it moved away from the deadball era toward the more offensive-minded approaches that would define the late 20th century. Despite not recording any hits, home runs, or RBIs, Caskey's journey to the majors highlighted the aspirations of many players in the early 1970s, a time when the game was evolving and opportunities were often hard-fought. His experience serves as a testament to the dedication and persistence required to reach the pinnacle of professional baseball, even if only for a fleeting moment, and he remains a part of the rich tapestry of MLB history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
0	0	9	1	0	0	0	14.3	15	9	3	4	6	5.65	0

Career ERA 5.65 vs. league average 3.75 across their career seasons — 50.9% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1973	WSN	NL	0	0	9	1	0	0	0	14.3	15	9	4	6	5.65	3.75 (-51%)	-

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
9	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000	0.000	0.000	0.000	0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .379 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.704 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

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	WSN	NL	9	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	9	1	1	3	1	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1973	MON	P	9	1	1	3	1	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	9

College History

School Name	City	State	Years Attended
University of Puget Sound	Tacoma	WA	1970, 1971, 1972
Yakima Valley Community College	Yakima	WA	1969