Josh Kroeger, baseball player, 2004-2004

Josh Kroeger

Born: 8/31/1982 in Davenport, IA, USA

MLB Debut: 2004-09-02 | Final Game: 2004-10-02

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 230 lbs

Full name: Joshua J. Kroeger

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Biography

Josh Kroeger, born in 1982, was a professional baseball player who made his mark as a position player in Major League Baseball. His career spanned from 2004 to 2009, during which he played a total of 22 games. Despite the brief nature of his time in the majors, Kroeger showcased his potential and versatility on the field. He recorded 9 hits, which included 2 runs batted in, and finished his career with a batting average of .167. Kroeger emerged during a period in baseball characterized by increasing offensive production and the emergence of power hitters. However, he did not hit any home runs during his time in the league, instead contributing to his teams through his contact hitting. While his career statistics may not reflect overwhelming success, his journey through professional baseball highlights the challenges faced by many players striving to make an impact in the sport. After his playing days, Kroeger remained a part of the baseball community, continuing to influence the game in various capacities.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
22 54 5 9 3 0 0 2 0 1 21 0.167 0.182 0.222 0.404 -446.8

Career AVG .167 vs. league average .266 across their career seasons — 37.4% below league average.

Career OBP .182 vs. league average .335 across their career seasons — 45.7% below league average.

Career SLG .222 vs. league average .428 across their career seasons — 48.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.404 vs. league average 0.763 across their career seasons — 47.0% 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
2004 AZ NL 22 54 5 9 3 0 0 2 0 1 21 0.167 .266 (-37%) .335 (-46%) .427 (-48%) .762 (-47%) -446.8

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 19 13 33 0 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2004 ARI OF 19 13 33 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 11
Center Field 2
Right Field 8