Ken Kravec, baseball player, 1975-1982

Ken Kravec

Born: 7/29/1951 in Cleveland, OH, USA

MLB Debut: 1975-09-04 | Final Game: 1982-10-03

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Kenneth Peter Kravec

📊 Compare This Player 📈 View Career Timeline

Biography

Ken Kravec was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1975 to 1982. Born in 1951, Kravec made his mark in Major League Baseball during a transformative period in the sport, marked by increasing player mobility and a shift in pitching styles. Over the course of his career, he played for several teams, showcasing his talents on the mound with a record of 43-56 and an earned run average (ERA) of 4.47. Known for his versatility, Kravec was able to adapt his pitching approach, contributing both as a starter and in relief roles. Throughout his time in the majors, Kravec accumulated a total of 557 strikeouts and recorded one save, reflecting his ability to miss bats and close out games when called upon. His playing style combined a competitive spirit with a solid work ethic, characteristics that endeared him to fans and teammates alike. Although Kravec's career statistics may not place him among the elite pitchers of his era, his contributions to the teams he played for during the late 1970s and early 1980s remain a testament to his dedication to the game.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
43 56 160 128 24 6 1 858.7 814 426 78 404 557 4.47 0

Career ERA 4.47 vs. league average 3.79 across their career seasons — 17.9% 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
1975 CHW AL 0 1 2 1 0 0 0 4.3 1 3 8 1 6.23 — -
1976 CHW AL 1 5 9 8 1 0 0 49.7 49 27 32 38 4.89 3.51 (-39%) -
1977 CHW AL 11 8 26 25 6 1 0 166.7 161 76 57 125 4.10 4.00 (-3%) -
1978 CHW AL 11 16 30 30 7 2 0 203.0 188 92 95 154 4.08 3.69 (-11%) -
1979 CHW AL 15 13 36 35 10 3 1 250.0 208 104 111 132 3.74 4.00 (+6%) -
1980 CHW AL 3 6 20 15 0 0 0 81.7 100 63 44 37 6.94 3.84 (-81%) -
1981 CHC NL 1 6 24 12 0 0 0 78.3 80 44 39 50 5.06 3.58 (-41%) -
1982 CHC NL 1 1 13 2 0 0 0 25.0 27 17 18 20 6.12 3.86 (-58%) -

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
161 18 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 9 0.000 0.143 0.000 0.143 0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .143 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — 56.1% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .383 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.143 vs. league average 0.708 across their career seasons — 79.8% 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
1975 CHW AL 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1976 CHW AL 9 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1977 CHW AL 26 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1978 CHW AL 30 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1979 CHW AL 36 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1980 CHW AL 20 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1981 CHC NL 25 15 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 8 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1982 CHC NL 13 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 160 128 32 129 7 4

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1975 CHA P 2 1 0 4 0 0
1976 CHA P 9 8 0 7 1 0
1977 CHA P 26 25 6 26 1 2
1978 CHA P 30 30 7 25 3 1
1979 CHA P 36 35 8 35 1 1
1980 CHA P 20 15 7 13 0 0
1981 CHN P 24 12 3 16 1 0
1982 CHN P 13 2 1 3 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 160

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Ashland University Ashland OH 1970, 1971, 1972, 1973