Alex Konikowski, baseball player, 1948-1954

Alex Konikowski

Born: 6/8/1928 in Throop, PA, USA

Died: 9/27/1997 in Seymour, CT, USA

MLB Debut: 1948-06-16 | Final Game: 1954-07-29

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 187 lbs

Full name: Alexander James Konikowski

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Biography

Alex Konikowski was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1948 to 1954. Born in 1928, he entered the Major Leagues during a transformative period in baseball, marked by the rise of power hitting and the increasing prominence of relief pitchers. Throughout his career, Konikowski showcased his skills on the mound with a record of 2-3 and an earned run average (ERA) of 6.93. His tenure in the league saw him accumulate 20 strikeouts and 1 save, reflecting his role as a versatile pitcher during a time when the game was evolving rapidly. Konikowski's playing style was characterized by his competitive spirit and resilience, traits that were essential for pitchers of his era. While he may not have achieved the same level of fame as some of his contemporaries, his contributions to the teams he played for remain a testament to the dedication and hard work of players during the post-war period of baseball. His career, though brief, is remembered as part of the rich tapestry of the sport's history, highlighting the challenges and triumphs faced by pitchers navigating the complexities of Major League competition.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
2 3 35 1 0 0 1 49.3 58 38 8 29 20 6.93 0

Career ERA 6.93 vs. league average 4.02 across their career seasons — 72.6% 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
1948 NY1 NL 2 3 22 1 0 0 1 33.3 46 28 17 9 7.56 4.10 (-84%) -2006.3
1951 NY1 NL 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 4.0 2 0 0 5 0.00 — 0.0
1954 NY1 NL 0 0 10 0 0 0 0 12.0 10 10 12 6 7.50 3.90 (-92%) -476.5

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
35 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 1 0.000 0.400 0.000 0.400 0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .262 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .400 vs. league average .337 across their career seasons — +18.8% above league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .385 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.400 vs. league average 0.721 across their career seasons — 44.6% 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
1948 NY1 NL 22 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1951 NY1 NL 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1954 NY1 NL 10 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1951 WS NY1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000

Playoff Career Pitching

W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
0 0 1 0 0 1.0 1 0 0 0 0.00

Playoff Pitching by Year

Year Round Team W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
1951 WS NY1 0 0 1 0 0 1.0 1 0 0 0 0.00

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 35 0 4 9 0 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1948 NY1 P 22 0 3 8 0 1
1951 NY1 P 3 0 1 0 0 0
1954 NY1 P 10 0 0 1 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 35