Chris Krug

Born: 12/25/1939 in Los Angeles, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1965-05-30 | Final Game: 1969-05-13

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 200 lbs

Full name: Everett Ben Krug

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Biography

Chris Krug was a professional baseball player born in 1939, who played as a position player during a brief but notable career in Major League Baseball from 1965 until May 13, 1969. Over the course of his career, he appeared in 79 games, securing a total of 41 hits, which included five home runs and 25 runs batted in. Krug finished his career with a batting average of .192 and did not record any stolen bases. Competing in an era characterized by a mix of traditional baseball styles and the early inklings of changes that would shape the game in the following decades, Krug's contributions, while modest in statistical terms, reflected the determination and competitive spirit of players of his time. His tenure in the league, albeit short, remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, showcasing the journey of athletes who aspired to make their mark in a challenging and evolving sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
79	214	17	41	6	0	5	25	0	15	66	0.192	0.245	0.290	0.534	-470.8

Career AVG .192 vs. league average .247 across their career seasons — 22.6% below league average.

Career OBP .245 vs. league average .314 across their career seasons — 22.1% below league average.

Career SLG .290 vs. league average .372 across their career seasons — 22.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.534 vs. league average 0.686 across their career seasons — 22.1% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1965	CHC	NL	60	169	16	34	5	5	24	13	52	0.201	.245 (-18%)	.310 (-17%)	.371 (-14%)	.682 (-15%)	-470.8
1966	CHC	NL	11	28	1	6	1	0	1	1	8	0.214	—	—	—	—	0.0
1969	SDP	NL	8	17	0	1	0	0	0	1	6	0.059	—	—	—	—	0.0