Frank Kreutzer, baseball player, 1962-1969

Frank Kreutzer

Born: 2/7/1939 in Buffalo, NY, USA

MLB Debut: 1962-09-20 | Final Game: 1969-05-12

Bats: R | Throws: L | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Franklin James Kreutzer

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Biography

Frank Kreutzer was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1962 to 1969. Born in 1939, Kreutzer made his mark during a transitional era in baseball history, navigating the shifting dynamics of the game in the 1960s. Throughout his career, he showcased his talents on the mound with a record of 8-18 and an earned run average (ERA) of 4.4. His competitive spirit was evident as he totaled 151 strikeouts and recorded one save, contributing to his teams' efforts during a time when pitching was increasingly dominant. Kreutzer's career spanned several seasons, during which he faced the challenges of a league marked by both emerging talent and a heightened focus on pitching prowess. While he may not have achieved superstar status, Kreutzer's contributions as a reliable pitcher in the bullpen and starting rotation affirmed his role in the broader narrative of baseball during the 1960s. His journey through the league reflected the evolving strategies of the game, and he remains a part of 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
8 18 78 32 2 1 1 210.7 194 103 24 109 151 4.40 0

Career ERA 4.40 vs. league average 3.60 across their career seasons — 22.1% 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
1962 CHW AL 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1.3 0 0 1 1 0.00 — -
1963 CHW AL 1 0 1 1 0 0 0 5.0 3 1 1 0 1.80 — -
1964 CHW AL 3 1 17 2 0 0 1 40.3 37 15 18 32 3.35 3.58 (+7%) -
1964 WS2 AL 2 6 13 9 0 0 0 45.3 48 24 23 27 4.76 3.58 (-33%) -1306.4
1965 WS2 AL 2 6 33 14 2 1 0 85.3 73 41 54 65 4.32 3.50 (-24%) -1150.7
1966 WS2 AL 0 5 9 6 0 0 0 31.3 30 21 10 24 6.03 3.52 (-71%) -1804.9
1969 WS2 AL 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 2.0 3 1 2 2 4.50 — 0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
78 51 2 4 1 0 1 3 0 1 28 0.078 0.096 0.157 0.253 0.0

Career AVG .078 vs. league average .249 across their career seasons — 68.6% below league average.

Career OBP .096 vs. league average .315 across their career seasons — 69.5% below league average.

Career SLG .157 vs. league average .377 across their career seasons — 58.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.253 vs. league average 0.691 across their career seasons — 63.4% 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
1962 CHW AL 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1963 CHW AL 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1964 CHW AL 17 8 0 1 1 0 0 1 0 0 3 0.125 — — — — 0.0
1964 WS2 AL 13 11 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1965 WS2 AL 33 22 1 1 0 0 1 2 0 1 14 0.045 — — — — 0.0
1966 WS2 AL 9 8 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 0.250 — — — — 0.0
1969 WS2 AL 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 78 32 16 28 4 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1962 CHA P 1 0 0 0 0 0
1963 CHA P 1 1 0 1 0 0
1964 CHA P 17 2 3 9 0 0
1964 WS2 P 13 9 5 7 1 0
1965 WS2 P 33 14 4 6 3 0
1966 WS2 P 9 6 4 4 0 0
1969 WS2 P 4 0 0 1 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 78

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Villanova University Villanova PA 1959, 1960