Rube Kroh

Born: 8/25/1886 in Friendship, NY, USA

Died: 3/17/1944 in New Orleans, LA, USA

MLB Debut: 1906-09-30 | Final Game: 1912-08-22

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 186 lbs

Full name: Floyd Myron Kroh

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Biography

Rube Kroh was a professional baseball pitcher who made his mark in Major League Baseball during the early 20th century, playing from 1906 to 1912. Born in 1886, Kroh developed a reputation for his impressive skills on the mound, finishing his career with a record of 14-9 and an earned run average (ERA) of 2.2. His ability to control the game was highlighted by his 92 strikeouts, showcasing his effectiveness in an era that often favored hitters. Despite his solid performance, he did not register any saves during his time in the league. Kroh's career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, when the sport was beginning to shift away from the deadball era, leading to changes in playing styles and strategies. His success as a pitcher placed him among the notable arms of his time, contributing to the evolving dynamics of professional baseball. Although his career was relatively brief, his achievements on the mound have cemented his place in the annals of baseball history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
14	9	36	25	13	3	0	216.3	182	53	3	67	92	2.20	0

Career ERA 2.20 vs. league average 2.71 across their career seasons — 18.7% better than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1906	BOS	AL	1	0	1	1	1	1	9.0	2	0	4	5	0.00	2.68 (+100%)	0.0
1907	BOS	AL	1	4	7	5	1	0	34.3	33	10	8	8	2.62	2.50 (-5%)	-75.9
1908	CHC	NL	0	0	2	1	0	0	12.0	9	2	4	11	1.50	2.40 (+37%)	-
1909	CHC	NL	9	4	17	13	10	2	120.3	97	22	30	51	1.65	2.55 (+35%)	-
1910	CHC	NL	3	1	6	4	1	0	34.3	33	17	15	16	4.46	2.79 (-60%)	-
1912	BSN	NL	0	0	3	1	0	0	6.3	8	2	6	1	2.84	—	0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
36	72	6	13	0	0	0	1	2	5	24	0.181	0.234	0.181	0.414	0.0

Career AVG .181 vs. league average .250 across their career seasons — 27.6% below league average.

Career OBP .234 vs. league average .312 across their career seasons — 25.1% below league average.

Career SLG .181 vs. league average .322 across their career seasons — 43.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.414 vs. league average 0.634 across their career seasons — 34.6% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS
1906	BOS	AL	1	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000	—	—	—	—
1907	BOS	AL	7	11	0	3	0	1	0	5	0.273	—	—	—	—
1908	CHC	NL	2	4	0	0	0	0	1	1	0.000	—	—	—	—
1909	CHC	NL	17	40	4	6	0	1	4	12	0.150	—	—	—	—
1910	CHC	NL	6	12	1	3	1	0	0	5	0.250	—	—	—	—
1912	BSN	NL	3	2	1	1	0	0	0	1	0.500	—	—	—	—