Jack Kraus

Born: 4/26/1918 in San Antonio, TX, USA

Died: 1/2/1976 in San Antonio, TX, USA

MLB Debut: 1943-04-25 | Final Game: 1946-09-11

Bats: R | Throws: L | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: John William Kraus

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Biography

Jack Kraus was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1943 to 1946. Born in 1918, Kraus made his mark during the World War II era, a time when many star players were serving in the military, leaving a gap in the league that allowed for emerging talents. He made his debut on April 25, 1943, and went on to appear in several seasons, finishing with a career record of 15 wins and 25 losses. His earned run average (ERA) stood at 4.0, a respectable figure for a pitcher during a time when offensive production was on the rise. Throughout his career, Kraus recorded a total of 83 strikeouts and secured 2 saves, showcasing his ability to handle high-pressure situations. While he may not have been among the most dominant pitchers of his time, Kraus contributed to his teams with a competitive spirit and resilience on the mound. His playing style exemplified the hard-nosed approach characteristic of pitchers in the mid-20th century, marking a significant chapter in the history of baseball during a transformative period in the sport. Kraus retired on September 11, 1946, leaving behind a legacy as a dedicated player who navigated the challenges of his era.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
15	25	70	39	10	1	2	306.3	318	136	14	133	83	4.00	0

Career ERA 4.00 vs. league average 3.59 across their career seasons — 11.5% 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
1943	PHI	NL	9	15	34	25	10	1	2	199.7	197	70	78	48	3.16	3.50 (+10%)	-1538.6
1945	PHI	NL	4	9	19	13	0	0	0	81.7	96	49	40	28	5.40	3.67 (-47%)	-952.5
1946	NY1	NL	2	1	17	1	0	0	0	25.0	25	17	15	7	6.12	3.59 (-70%)	-1530.4

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
71	88	5	7	2	0	0	2	0	4	31	0.080	0.120	0.102	0.222	-687.2

Career AVG .080 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — 69.2% below league average.

Career OBP .120 vs. league average .328 across their career seasons — 63.5% below league average.

Career SLG .102 vs. league average .353 across their career seasons — 71.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.222 vs. league average 0.681 across their career seasons — 67.4% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	RBI	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1943	PHI	NL	35	60	3	4	1	2	3	23	0.067	.255 (-74%)	.324 (-66%)	.346 (-76%)	.671 (-71%)	-687.2
1945	PHI	NL	19	25	2	3	1	0	1	7	0.120	—	—	—	—	0.0
1946	NY1	NL	17	3	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0