Mike Krsnich, baseball player, 1960-1962

Mike Krsnich

Born: 9/24/1931 in West Allis, WI, USA

Died: 4/30/2011 in Mesquite, NV, USA

MLB Debut: 1960-04-23 | Final Game: 1962-05-19

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Michael Krsnich

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Biography

Mike Krsnich was a professional baseball player born in 1931, who played as a position player in Major League Baseball from 1960 to 1962. His career, though brief, saw him participate in 15 games during which he recorded 4 hits and 4 runs batted in, finishing with a batting average of .19. Krsnich's playing style was characterized by his versatility on the field, although he did not contribute in the power department, as evidenced by his lack of home runs and stolen bases throughout his time in the league. Krsnich's major league career unfolded during a transformative era for baseball, as the sport was experiencing shifts in player dynamics and the increasing integration of talent. While his career numbers may not reflect the impact of some of his contemporaries, Krsnich's journey through professional baseball serves as a reminder of the many players who contributed to the game during the 1960s, highlighting the depth of talent that circulated through the major leagues during that period. He played his final game on May 19, 1962, and remains a part of baseball history as one of the many athletes who aspired to make their mark on the diamond.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
15 21 0 4 2 0 0 4 0 0 4 0.190 0.190 0.286 0.476 0.0

Career AVG .190 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — 25.8% below league average.

Career OBP .190 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — 41.4% below league average.

Career SLG .286 vs. league average .391 across their career seasons — 26.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.476 vs. league average 0.716 across their career seasons — 33.5% 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
1960 ATL NL 4 9 0 3 1 0 0 2 0 0 0 0.333 — — — — 0.0
1962 ATL NL 11 12 0 1 1 0 0 2 0 0 4 0.083 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 1 0 0 0 0 0
3B 1 0 0 1 0 1
OF 6 3 7 0 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1960 ML1 OF 3 2 5 0 0 0
1962 ML1 1B 1 0 0 0 0 0
1962 ML1 3B 1 0 0 1 0 1
1962 ML1 OF 3 1 2 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 1
Third Base 1
Left Field 6