Andy Karl, baseball player, 1943-1947

Andy Karl

Born: 4/8/1914 in Mount Vernon, NY, USA

Died: 4/8/1989 in La Jolla, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1943-04-24 | Final Game: 1947-08-20

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Anton Andrew Karl

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Biography

Andy Karl, born in 1914, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1943 to 1947. Known for his competitive spirit and versatility on the mound, Karl concluded his career with a record of 18-23 and an earned run average (ERA) of 3.51. He showcased his striking ability through 107 strikeouts and was also recognized for his proficiency in closing games, accumulating 26 saves over his tenure. Karl's career unfolded during a transformative era in baseball, marked by the challenges of World War II, which saw many players enlist or be drafted. Despite these obstacles, he made a notable impact in the league, contributing to his teams as both a starter and a reliever. His performances on the mound reflected the strategic evolution of pitching during the 1940s, a time when the game was beginning to embrace more specialized roles for pitchers. After retiring on August 20, 1947, Karl left behind a legacy as a reliable pitcher who navigated the complexities of his era with skill and determination.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
18 23 191 4 1 0 26 422.7 451 165 16 130 107 3.51 0

Career ERA 3.51 vs. league average 3.66 across their career seasons — near 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
1943 BOS AL 1 1 11 0 0 0 1 26.0 31 10 13 6 3.46 3.50 (+1%) -122.2
1943 PHI NL 1 2 9 2 0 0 0 26.7 44 21 11 4 7.09 3.50 (-102%) -57.7
1944 PHI NL 3 2 38 0 0 0 2 89.0 76 23 21 26 2.33 3.57 (+35%) 1345.0
1945 PHI NL 8 8 67 2 1 0 15 180.7 175 60 50 51 2.99 3.67 (+18%) 612.7
1946 PHI NL 3 7 39 0 0 0 5 65.3 84 36 22 15 4.96 3.59 (-38%) -1302.4
1947 BSN NL 2 3 27 0 0 0 3 35.0 41 15 13 5 3.86 3.97 (+3%) -260.8

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
197 95 10 16 1 0 0 6 0 8 22 0.168 0.233 0.179 0.412 -427.1

Career AVG .168 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — 35.1% below league average.

Career OBP .233 vs. league average .329 across their career seasons — 29.2% below league average.

Career SLG .179 vs. league average .359 across their career seasons — 50.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.412 vs. league average 0.688 across their career seasons — 40.1% 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
1943 BOS AL 11 7 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.286 — — — — 0.0
1943 PHI NL 11 8 4 2 0 0 0 0 0 2 3 0.250 — — — — 0.0
1944 PHI NL 42 15 2 3 1 0 0 2 0 2 3 0.200 — — — — 0.0
1945 PHI NL 67 49 3 7 0 0 0 2 0 3 10 0.143 — — — — -427.1
1946 PHI NL 39 10 0 1 0 0 0 2 0 1 3 0.100 — — — — 0.0
1947 BSN NL 27 6 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.167 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 191 0 28 109 3 5

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1943 BOS P 11 0 5 11 1 0
1943 PHI P 9 0 1 8 0 0
1944 PHI P 38 0 4 22 0 0
1945 PHI P 67 0 10 38 2 3
1946 PHI P 39 0 3 17 0 0
1947 BSN P 27 0 5 13 0 2

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 191

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Manhattan College New York NY 1933, 1934, 1935

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
1945 Most Valuable Player NL 27th 4.0 336 0