Floyd Kranson

Born: 7/24/1913 in Natchitoches, LA, USA

Died: 9/3/1967 in Alameda, CA, USA

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Arthur Lee Kranson

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Biography

Floyd Kranson, born in 1913, is an active professional baseball pitcher known for his competitive spirit and contributions to the game. With a career record of 18-11 and an earned run average (ERA) of 3.86, Kranson has established himself as a reliable presence on the mound. Over the course of his career, he has amassed 158 strikeouts and secured 1 save, showcasing his ability to both start games and come in as a reliever when needed. His performance earned him an All-Star selection, highlighting his recognition among peers and fans alike. Kranson plays during a dynamic era in baseball, where the game continues to evolve with advancements in training and strategy. His durability and consistency have made him a valuable asset to his team, and he remains a key figure in the league today. As he continues his career, Kranson's contributions on the field exemplify the dedication and talent that define professional baseball.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
18 11 57 34 13 2 1 268.3 271 115 9 105 158 3.86 0

Career ERA 3.86 vs. league average 4.35 across their career seasons — 11.3% 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
1935 KCM IND 1 0 4 0 0 0 0 16.3 16 8 6 17 4.41 4.35 (-1%) -404.1
1936 KCM IND 3 0 5 2 2 0 1 27.0 18 11 7 24 3.67 4.59 (+20%) 1111.1
1937 KCM NAL 4 2 10 5 2 0 0 55.0 52 14 21 37 2.29 4.34 (+47%) 897.4
1937 MRS NAL 0 3 4 2 1 0 0 21.7 27 15 10 12 6.23 4.34 (-44%) 316.8
1937 CAG NAL 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 4.0 5 0 0 1 0.00 — 0.0
1938 KCM NAL 4 2 13 10 4 2 0 58.7 59 27 14 26 4.14 4.35 (+5%) 1635.7
1939 KCM NAL 2 3 12 7 2 0 0 48.3 52 20 18 21 3.72 4.28 (+13%) 701.1
1940 KCM NAL 4 1 8 8 2 0 0 37.3 42 20 29 20 4.82 4.21 (-14%) -600.6

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
58 103 15 21 1 1 0 4 0 4 1 0.204 0.241 0.233 0.474 0.0

Career AVG .204 vs. league average .276 across their career seasons — 26.1% below league average.

Career OBP .241 vs. league average .342 across their career seasons — 29.7% below league average.

Career SLG .233 vs. league average .396 across their career seasons — 41.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.474 vs. league average 0.738 across their career seasons — 35.8% 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
1935 KCM IND 4 5 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0.200 — — — — 0.0
1936 KCM IND 5 12 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.083 — — — — 0.0
1937 KCM NAL 10 20 5 4 0 0 0 2 0 1 1 0.200 — — — — 0.0
1937 MRS NAL 4 10 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.200 — — — — 0.0
1937 CAG NAL 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1938 KCM NAL 13 21 1 5 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0.238 — — — — 0.0
1939 KCM NAL 12 17 2 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.118 — — — — 0.0
1940 KCM NAL 9 17 4 6 0 1 0 2 0 0 0 0.353 — — — — 0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
3 5 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.200

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1939 ALC KCM 1 3 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.333
1937 ALC KCM 2 2 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 1 3 2 0 12.3 16 10 7 4 7.30

Playoff Pitching by Year

Year Round Team W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
1939 ALC KCM 0 0 1 1 0 7.3 9 4 5 2 4.91
1937 ALC KCM 0 1 2 1 0 5.0 7 6 2 2 10.80

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 2 0 0 0 0 0
P 57 35 22 93 7 4

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1935 KCM P 4 0 2 3 0 1
1936 KCM P 5 2 0 4 0 1
1937 KCM OF 1 0 0 0 0 0
1937 KCM P 10 5 5 26 2 1
1937 MRS P 4 2 1 7 1 0
1937 CAG P 1 0 0 2 0 0
1938 KCM P 13 10 4 24 1 0
1939 KCM P 12 8 4 10 1 0
1940 KCM OF 1 0 0 0 0 0
1940 KCM P 8 8 6 17 2 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 57
Right Field 2