Gus Krock, baseball player, 1888-1890

Gus Krock

Born: 5/9/1866 in Milwaukee, WI, USA

Died: 3/22/1905 in Pasadena, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1888-04-24 | Final Game: 1890-07-26

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 196 lbs

Full name: August H. Krock

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Biography

Gus Krock was a professional baseball pitcher who played in the late 19th century, a time when the game was transitioning from the deadball era toward a more dynamic style of play. Born in 1866, Krock's career spanned from 1888 to 1890, during which he showcased his talents in an era marked by both the evolution of pitching techniques and the growing popularity of the sport. He finished his career with a record of 32 wins and 26 losses, complemented by an earned run average (ERA) of 3.49, demonstrating his effectiveness on the mound. Throughout his three seasons in Major League Baseball, Krock struck out 209 batters, establishing himself as a notable strikeout pitcher of his time. Despite not recording any saves, his contributions to the game were significant as he navigated the challenges of an era that often favored batters. Krock’s playing style reflected the competitive spirit of the late 1800s, and his performance contributed to the rich tapestry of baseball history during a pivotal period in the sport's development.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
32 26 60 59 56 4 0 505.3 537 196 34 110 209 3.49 0

Career ERA 3.49 vs. league average 3.62 across their career seasons — near 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
1888 CHC NL 25 14 39 39 39 4 0 339.7 295 92 45 161 2.44 2.95 (+17%) -
1889 CHC NL 3 3 7 7 5 0 0 60.7 86 33 14 16 4.90 3.93 (-25%) -
1889 IN3 NL 2 2 4 4 3 0 0 32.0 48 26 14 10 7.31 3.93 (-86%) -461.9
1889 WS8 NL 2 4 6 6 6 0 0 48.0 65 28 22 17 5.25 3.93 (-34%) -88.7
1890 BFP PL 0 3 4 3 3 0 0 25.0 43 17 15 5 6.12 3.88 (-58%) -599.0

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
60 207 19 34 0 0 1 21 2 8 47 0.164 0.199 0.179 0.378 -713.0

Career AVG .164 vs. league average .255 across their career seasons — 35.6% below league average.

Career OBP .199 vs. league average .323 across their career seasons — 38.4% below league average.

Career SLG .179 vs. league average .344 across their career seasons — 48.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.378 vs. league average 0.667 across their career seasons — 43.4% 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
1888 CHC NL 39 134 9 22 0 0 1 11 1 5 34 0.164 .238 (-31%) .290 (-31%) .319 (-42%) .610 (-37%) -713.0
1889 CHC NL 7 24 4 4 0 0 0 2 0 0 6 0.167 — — — — 0.0
1889 IN3 NL 4 14 2 5 0 0 0 5 1 2 1 0.357 — — — — 0.0
1889 WS8 NL 6 23 3 2 0 0 0 2 0 0 2 0.087 — — — — 0.0
1890 BFP PL 4 12 1 1 0 0 0 1 0 1 4 0.083 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 60 0 8 95 18 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1888 CHN P 39 0 4 61 12 1
1889 CHN P 7 0 2 15 5 0
1889 IN3 P 4 0 0 2 1 0
1889 WS8 P 6 0 2 8 0 0
1890 BFP P 4 0 0 9 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 60