Jack Crimian, baseball player, 1951-1957

Jack Crimian

Born: 2/17/1926 in Philadelphia, PA, USA

Died: 2/11/2019 in Middletown, DE, USA

MLB Debut: 1951-07-03 | Final Game: 1957-05-06

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: John Melvin Crimian

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Biography

Jack Crimian was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1951 to 1957. Born in 1926, Crimian made his debut during a transformative period in baseball, marked by the rise of television and the increasing popularity of the sport post-World War II. Throughout his career, he showcased his talents on the mound, ultimately finishing with a record of 5-9 and an earned run average (ERA) of 6.36. Crimian struck out 69 batters and recorded 4 saves, contributing to his teams during a time when pitching depth was critical in the competitive landscape of the game. Crimian's playing style was characterized by his resilience and ability to navigate the pressures of professional baseball. Despite the challenges of the era, including the evolving nature of hitters and strategies, he made a mark in the league. His journey through the majors reflects the experiences of many players of his time, who balanced their aspirations with the realities of a demanding sport. Jack Crimian's contributions to the game, though modest in terms of statistics, remain a part of the rich history of baseball during the mid-20th century.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
5 9 74 7 0 0 4 160.0 177 113 27 65 69 6.36 0

Career ERA 6.36 vs. league average 3.88 across their career seasons — 63.6% 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
1951 STL NL 1 0 11 0 0 0 1 17.0 24 17 8 5 9.00 4.04 (-123%) -
1952 STL NL 0 0 5 0 0 0 0 8.3 15 9 4 4 9.72 — -
1956 KC1 AL 4 8 54 7 0 0 3 129.0 129 79 49 59 5.51 3.96 (-39%) -2190.1
1957 DET AL 0 1 4 0 0 0 0 5.7 9 8 4 1 12.71 — 0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
75 26 4 6 0 0 0 0 0 4 7 0.231 0.333 0.231 0.564 0.0

Career AVG .231 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — 10.3% below league average.

Career OBP .333 vs. league average .330 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .231 vs. league average .386 across their career seasons — 40.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.564 vs. league average 0.716 across their career seasons — 21.2% 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
1951 STL NL 11 3 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.333 — — — — 0.0
1952 STL NL 5 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1956 KC1 AL 55 22 4 5 0 0 0 0 0 3 6 0.227 — — — — 0.0
1957 DET AL 4 0 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 74 7 4 25 1 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1951 SLN P 11 0 1 1 0 0
1952 SLN P 5 0 0 1 0 0
1956 KC1 P 54 7 3 22 1 1
1957 DET P 4 0 0 1 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 74