Doug Konieczny, baseball player, 1973-1977

Doug Konieczny

Born: 9/27/1951 in Detroit, MI, USA

MLB Debut: 1973-09-11 | Final Game: 1977-04-30

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 220 lbs

Full name: Douglas James Konieczny

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Biography

Doug Konieczny, born in 1951, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1973 to 1977. Known for his tenacity on the mound, Konieczny's career was marked by his ability to strike out batters, amassing a total of 110 strikeouts over the course of his time in the league. He finished his career with a record of 7 wins and 18 losses, alongside an earned run average (ERA) of 4.93. Although he did not record any saves, Konieczny's contributions as a pitcher were significant during an era characterized by a mix of power hitting and emerging pitching talents. Konieczny's playing career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, when teams began to increasingly value specialized pitchers and the role of the bullpen evolved. While he faced challenges in the win-loss column, his strikeout capability highlighted his potential and competitive spirit. After his retirement on April 30, 1977, Konieczny's journey through the major leagues stood as a testament to the dedication required to succeed in professional baseball, even when faced with the ups and downs of a pitcher's career.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
7 18 44 38 4 1 0 221.0 240 121 16 111 110 4.93 0

Career ERA 4.93 vs. league average 3.78 across their career seasons — 30.5% 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 HOU NL 0 1 2 2 0 0 0 13.0 12 8 4 6 5.54 3.75 (-48%) 384.6
1974 HOU NL 0 3 6 3 0 0 0 16.0 18 14 12 8 7.88 3.63 (-117%) -231.1
1975 HOU NL 6 13 32 29 4 1 0 171.0 184 85 87 89 4.47 3.71 (-21%) -2299.8
1977 HOU NL 1 1 4 4 0 0 0 21.0 26 14 8 7 6.00 4.00 (-50%) 11.8

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
44 65 2 9 2 0 0 4 0 3 31 0.138 0.176 0.169 0.346 -347.9

Career AVG .138 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — 46.5% below league average.

Career OBP .176 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — 46.0% below league average.

Career SLG .169 vs. league average .381 across their career seasons — 55.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.346 vs. league average 0.708 across their career seasons — 51.2% 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
1973 HOU NL 2 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1974 HOU NL 6 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1975 HOU NL 32 50 2 8 2 0 0 4 0 3 24 0.160 .257 (-38%) .327 (-37%) .374 (-47%) .701 (-42%) -347.9
1977 HOU NL 4 7 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0.143 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 44 38 14 27 4 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1973 HOU P 2 2 1 1 0 0
1974 HOU P 6 3 1 2 0 0
1975 HOU P 32 29 7 21 4 1
1977 HOU P 4 4 5 3 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 44

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
St. Clair County Community College Port Huron MI 1971
Wayne State University Detroit MI 1970