Wayne Krenchicki

Born: 9/17/1954 in Trenton, NJ, USA

Died: 10/16/2018 in Pittsfield, IL, USA

MLB Debut: 1979-06-15 | Final Game: 1986-09-22

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

Full name: Wayne Richard Krenchicki

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Biography

Wayne Krenchicki, born in 1954, was a versatile position player who enjoyed a notable career in Major League Baseball from 1979 until his retirement in 1986. Primarily recognized for his defensive capabilities and solid batting skills, Krenchicki played in a total of 550 games, where he accumulated 283 hits and achieved a career batting average of .266. His offensive contributions included 15 home runs and 124 runs batted in, showcasing his ability to drive in runs during crucial moments. Krenchicki's era of play coincided with significant changes in the game, including the transition toward more power-hitting players and an evolving approach to offensive strategy. Over his career, he demonstrated a blend of speed and skill, as evidenced by his 7 stolen bases. While he may not have been a household name, Krenchicki’s contributions to his teams were valued, and he remains a respected figure in the annals of baseball history for his commitment and performance on the field.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
550	1063	107	283	44	5	15	124	7	106	141	0.266	0.330	0.359	0.689	-266.3

Career AVG .266 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .330 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .359 vs. league average .389 across their career seasons — 7.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.689 vs. league average 0.714 across their career seasons — near 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
1979	BAL	AL	16	21	1	4	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.190	—	—	—	—	0.0
1980	BAL	AL	9	14	1	2	0	0	0	0	0	1	3	0.143	—	—	—	—	0.0
1981	BAL	AL	33	56	7	12	4	0	0	6	0	4	9	0.214	.255 (-16%)	.320 (-17%)	.368 (-22%)	.688 (-20%)	-182.5
1982	CIN	NL	94	187	19	53	6	1	2	21	5	13	23	0.283	.261 (+9%)	.324 (avg)	.388 (-8%)	.712 (-4%)	-169.2
1983	CIN	NL	51	77	6	21	2	0	0	11	0	8	4	0.273	.260 (+5%)	.324 (+6%)	.389 (-23%)	.714 (-10%)	-98.2
1983	DET	AL	59	133	18	37	7	0	1	16	0	11	27	0.278	.260 (+7%)	.324 (+3%)	.389 (-9%)	.714 (-4%)	-98.2
1984	CIN	NL	97	181	18	54	9	2	6	22	0	19	23	0.298	.259 (+15%)	.322 (+11%)	.384 (+22%)	.707 (+17%)	537.4
1985	CIN	NL	90	173	16	47	9	0	4	25	0	28	20	0.272	.257 (+6%)	.323 (+14%)	.390 (+1%)	.714 (+7%)	301.0
1986	WSN	NL	101	221	21	53	6	2	2	23	2	22	32	0.240	.257 (-7%)	.325 (-6%)	.395 (-21%)	.720 (-14%)	-575.6

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	47	40	321	25	4	23
2B	37	11	20	47	1	11
3B	308	191	161	409	27	36
OF	1	0	0	0	0	0
SS	28	13	27	53	3	10

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1979	BAL	2B	6	3	3	7	0	1
1979	BAL	3B	7	2	9	5	2	0
1980	BAL	2B	1	0	0	1	0	0
1980	BAL	SS	6	3	9	8	0	2
1981	BAL	2B	7	4	5	14	0	5
1981	BAL	3B	6	3	2	5	1	0
1981	BAL	SS	16	9	16	37	2	7
1982	CIN	2B	9	3	5	10	0	3
1982	CIN	3B	70	38	35	93	6	7
1983	CIN	2B	1	0	0	0	0	0
1983	CIN	3B	39	17	7	41	1	3
1983	DET	1B	3	0	7	1	0	0
1983	DET	2B	6	1	5	10	1	2
1983	DET	3B	48	41	29	56	6	8
1983	DET	SS	6	1	2	8	1	1
1984	CIN	1B	3	1	9	0	1	1
1984	CIN	2B	3	0	1	1	0	0
1984	CIN	3B	62	33	25	91	4	5
1985	CIN	2B	3	0	1	3	0	0
1985	CIN	3B	52	42	34	84	4	9
1986	MON	1B	41	39	305	24	3	22
1986	MON	2B	1	0	0	1	0	0
1986	MON	3B	24	15	20	34	3	4
1986	MON	OF	1	0	0	0	0	0