Gene Krug, baseball player, 1981-1981

Gene Krug

Born: 2/12/1955 in Garden City, KS, USA

MLB Debut: 1981-04-29 | Final Game: 1981-05-14

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 225 lbs

Full name: Gary Eugene Krug

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Biography

Gene Krug, born in 1955, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned a brief period in the early 1980s. He played as a position player and had a short stint in Major League Baseball from April 29, 1981, to May 14, 1981. During his time in the league, Krug appeared in 7 games, where he recorded 2 hits, resulting in a batting average of 0.4. Although he did not hit any home runs or drive in any runs, his brief presence in the majors is noteworthy. Krug's career took place during a transitional time in baseball, marked by the evolution of playing styles and the increasing emphasis on power hitting. Despite his limited opportunities, his contributions to his team during his time on the field reflected the competitive spirit of players striving to make their mark in the game. While his statistical accomplishments may not reflect a long-lasting impact, Krug's journey through the ranks of professional baseball serves as a reminder of the many players who strive for success in the sport, regardless of how long they remain in the spotlight.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
7 5 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0.400 0.500 0.400 0.900 0.0

Career AVG .400 vs. league average .256 across their career seasons — +56.4% above league average.

Career OBP .500 vs. league average .320 across their career seasons — +56.2% above league average.

Career SLG .400 vs. league average .369 across their career seasons — +8.5% above league average.

Career OPS 0.900 vs. league average 0.689 across their career seasons — +30.7% above 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
1981 CHC NL 7 5 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0.400 — — — — 0.0

Career Games by Position

Position Games

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Lamar Community College Lamar CO 1974, 1975
University of Oklahoma Norman OK 1976, 1977