Howie Krist

Born: 2/28/1916 in West Henrietta, NY, USA

Died: 4/23/1989 in Buffalo, NY, USA

MLB Debut: 1937-09-12 | Final Game: 1946-09-07

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

Full name: Howard Wilbur Krist

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Biography

Howie Krist was a prominent pitcher in Major League Baseball who played from 1937 until his retirement in 1946. Born in 1916, Krist made his mark during an era characterized by the aftermath of the Great Depression and the challenges of World War II, which affected many players and the league as a whole. Throughout his career, he compiled an impressive record of 37 wins against just 11 losses, showcasing his effectiveness on the mound. Krist finished his career with a 3.32 earned run average, reflecting his ability to manage games and prevent runs, while striking out 150 batters and recording 6 saves. His performance contributed to his teams' successes during his playing years, and his skills as a pitcher were well-regarded. While he may not be as widely known as some of his contemporaries, Howie Krist's contributions to the game during a turbulent time in American history remain a noteworthy part of baseball's rich narrative.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
37	11	128	37	15	2	6	444.3	408	164	20	158	150	3.32	0

Career ERA 3.32 vs. league average 3.88 across their career seasons — 14.3% 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
1937	STL	NL	3	1	6	4	1	0	0	27.7	34	13	10	6	4.23	4.34 (+3%)	-
1938	STL	NL	0	0	2	0	0	0	0	1.3	1	0	0	1	0.00	—	-
1941	STL	NL	10	0	37	8	2	0	2	114.0	107	51	35	36	4.03	3.94 (-2%)	-
1942	STL	NL	13	3	34	8	3	0	1	118.3	103	33	43	47	2.51	3.57 (+30%)	-
1943	STL	NL	11	5	34	17	9	2	3	164.3	141	53	62	57	2.90	3.50 (+17%)	-
1946	STL	NL	0	2	15	0	0	0	0	18.7	22	14	8	3	6.75	3.59 (-88%)	-

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
129	149	17	25	3	0	0	7	0	4	41	0.168	0.190	0.188	0.377	-446.2

Career AVG .168 vs. league average .263 across their career seasons — 36.2% below league average.

Career OBP .190 vs. league average .332 across their career seasons — 43.0% below league average.

Career SLG .188 vs. league average .370 across their career seasons — 49.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.377 vs. league average 0.702 across their career seasons — 46.2% 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
1937	STL	NL	6	9	0	0	0	0	0	5	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1938	STL	NL	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1941	STL	NL	37	38	5	9	1	4	2	11	0.237	—	—	—	—	0.0
1942	STL	NL	35	42	5	6	1	1	1	12	0.143	—	—	—	—	0.0
1943	STL	NL	34	60	7	10	1	2	1	13	0.167	.255 (-35%)	.324 (-45%)	.346 (-47%)	.671 (-46%)	-446.2
1946	STL	NL	15	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—	0.0