Gary Kroll, baseball player, 1964-1969

Gary Kroll

Born: 7/8/1941 in Culver City, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1964-07-26 | Final Game: 1969-07-12

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'6" | Weight: 220 lbs

Full name: Gary Melvin Kroll

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Biography

Gary Kroll, born in 1941, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1964 until 1969. Throughout his career, Kroll was known for his versatility on the mound, contributing as both a starter and a reliever. He finished his career with a record of 6-7 and an earned run average (ERA) of 4.24, showcasing his ability to compete in a challenging era of baseball characterized by a transitional phase between the deadball era and the more offensive-minded play of the late 1960s. Kroll struck out a total of 138 batters during his time in the league and recorded one save, demonstrating his capacity to come in during critical moments of games. His playing career unfolded in a dynamic period in baseball history, marked by evolving pitching strategies and the emergence of newer talent. While Kroll may not have been a household name, his contributions to the teams he played for and his role as a reliable pitcher reflect the depth of talent that existed in the league during his era.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
6 7 71 13 1 0 1 159.3 147 75 18 91 138 4.24 0

Career ERA 4.24 vs. league average 3.56 across their career seasons — 19.1% 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
1964 PHI NL 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 3.0 3 1 2 2 3.00 — 0.0
1964 NYN NL 0 1 8 2 0 0 0 21.7 19 10 15 24 4.15 3.58 (-16%) 204.3
1965 NYN NL 6 6 32 11 1 0 1 87.0 83 43 41 62 4.45 3.50 (-27%) -2229.2
1966 HOU NL 0 0 10 0 0 0 0 23.7 26 10 11 22 3.80 3.52 (-8%) 197.5
1969 CLE AL 0 0 19 0 0 0 0 24.0 16 11 22 28 4.12 3.61 (-14%) -565.2

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
71 32 3 4 1 0 0 0 0 0 12 0.125 0.125 0.156 0.281 0.0

Career AVG .125 vs. league average .248 across their career seasons — 49.6% below league average.

Career OBP .125 vs. league average .314 across their career seasons — 60.1% below league average.

Career SLG .156 vs. league average .374 across their career seasons — 58.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.281 vs. league average 0.687 across their career seasons — 59.1% 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
1964 PHI NL 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1964 NYN NL 8 3 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.333 — — — — 0.0
1965 NYN NL 32 26 3 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 9 0.115 — — — — 0.0
1966 HOU NL 10 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1969 CLE AL 19 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 71 13 6 29 3 3

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1964 PHI P 2 0 0 0 0 0
1964 NYN P 8 2 1 8 1 0
1965 NYN P 32 11 4 14 2 3
1966 HOU P 10 0 1 4 0 0
1969 CLE P 19 0 0 3 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 71

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Los Angeles Pierce College Woodland Hills CA 1959