Ian Krol, baseball player, 2013-2021

Ian Krol

Born: 5/9/1991 in Hinsdale, IL, USA

MLB Debut: 2013-06-05 | Final Game: 2021-10-01

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 210 lbs

Full name: Ian A. Krol

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Biography

Ian Krol, born in 1991, was a Major League Baseball pitcher who played from 2013 until his retirement in 2021. Known for his versatility on the mound, Krol made a significant impact during his time in the league, showcasing his skills primarily as a relief pitcher. Over the course of his career, he compiled a record of 8-6 with a 4.49 earned run average (ERA), striking out 196 batters and earning one save. Krol's career unfolded during a competitive era of baseball that saw increased emphasis on specialized pitching and bullpen depth. His ability to effectively navigate tough lineups and contribute in high-leverage situations earned him a place on multiple rosters, where he was recognized for his left-handed arm and ability to get crucial outs. While he may not have accumulated gaudy statistics, Krol's contributions to his teams reflected the evolving role of pitchers in the game, highlighting the importance of versatility and situational effectiveness in modern baseball.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
8 6 243 0 0 0 1 208.7 229 104 29 81 196 4.49 0

Career ERA 4.49 vs. league average 4.07 across their career seasons — 10.1% 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
2013 WAS NL 2 1 32 0 0 0 0 27.3 28 12 8 22 3.95 3.87 (-2%) -569.5
2014 DET AL 0 0 45 0 0 0 1 32.7 42 18 13 28 4.96 3.74 (-33%) -1186.1
2015 DET AL 2 3 33 0 0 0 0 28.0 31 18 17 26 5.79 3.96 (-46%) -850.3
2016 ATL NL 2 0 63 0 0 0 0 51.0 54 18 13 56 3.18 4.19 (+24%) 1647.4
2017 ATL NL 2 2 51 0 0 0 0 49.0 50 29 21 44 5.33 4.36 (-22%) -812.7
2018 LAA AL 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 2.0 1 0 1 2 0.00 — 0.0
2021 DET AL 0 0 18 0 0 0 0 18.7 23 9 8 18 4.34 4.27 (-2%) 161.9

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
243 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .252 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .318 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .407 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.726 across their career seasons — 100.0% 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
2013 WAS NL 32 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2014 DET AL 45 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2015 DET AL 33 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2016 ATL NL 63 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2017 ATL NL 51 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2018 LAA AL 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2021 DET AL 18 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 243 0 14 31 5 5

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2013 WAS P 32 0 2 3 0 0
2014 DET P 45 0 4 4 0 1
2015 DET P 33 0 0 4 1 1
2016 ATL P 63 0 5 10 1 2
2017 ATL P 51 0 2 8 2 1
2018 LAA P 1 0 0 0 0 0
2021 DET P 18 0 1 2 1 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 243

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2015 DET AL $515,000
2014 DET AL $504,000
Total Career Earnings $1,019,000