Steve Kraly

Born: 4/18/1929 in Whiting, IN, USA

Died: 3/7/2016 in Johnson City, NY, USA

MLB Debut: 1953-08-09 | Final Game: 1953-09-15

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 152 lbs

Full name: Steve Charles Kraly

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Biography

Steve Kraly, born in 1929, was a professional baseball player who played during the early 1950s. He made his Major League debut on September 15, 1953, and his career spanned a brief period until the same month. Kraly was primarily known as a position player, although his time in the major leagues was limited to just five games. During his short stint in the majors, Kraly faced significant challenges at the plate, finishing his career with a batting average of .0, having not recorded a hit in his five appearances. Despite his struggles, his journey to the big leagues is a reflection of the intense competition and the high level of skill required to succeed in professional baseball during that era. Kraly's brief time in the majors serves as a reminder of the many players who aspired to reach the pinnacle of the sport, contributing to the rich tapestry of baseball history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
0	2	5	3	0	0	1	25.0	19	9	2	16	8	3.24	0

Career ERA 3.24 vs. league average 4.14 across their career seasons — 21.7% better 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
1953	NYY	AL	0	2	5	3	0	0	1	25.0	19	9	16	8	3.24	4.14 (+22%)	-

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
5	7	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	0.000	0.000	0.000	0.000	0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .264 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .336 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .397 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.733 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
1953	NYY	AL	5	7	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	5	0	2	6	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1953	NYA	P	5	0	2	6	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	5