Henry Krug, baseball player, 1902-1902

Henry Krug

Born: 12/4/1876 in San Francisco, CA, USA

Died: 1/14/1908 in San Francisco, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1902-07-25 | Final Game: 1902-09-30

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'7"

Full name: Henry Charles Krug

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Biography

Henry Krug, born in 1876, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned from 1902 to 1907. Primarily known as a position player, Krug made a mark in the early days of Major League Baseball, a time characterized by its transition from the deadball era to the more power-oriented styles of play that would follow. Over the course of his brief career, he appeared in 53 games, accumulating 45 hits and driving in 14 runs, while maintaining a batting average of .227. Though he did not hit any home runs, his contributions included 2 stolen bases, reflecting a speed element that was valued during his time. Krug's career unfolded during a pivotal moment in baseball history, as the sport was evolving both on and off the field. While he may not have reached the heights of some of his contemporaries, his participation during the formative years of the Major Leagues provides a glimpse into the diverse talents that populated the game in the early 20th century. After concluding his playing days on September 30, 1902, Krug's legacy remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball's past, representing the numerous players who contributed to the sport's growth during its early years.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
53 198 20 45 3 3 0 14 2 7 16 0.227 0.261 0.273 0.534 -669.2

Career AVG .227 vs. league average .267 across their career seasons — 14.8% below league average.

Career OBP .261 vs. league average .322 across their career seasons — 18.9% below league average.

Career SLG .273 vs. league average .344 across their career seasons — 20.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.534 vs. league average 0.665 across their career seasons — 19.8% 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
1902 PHI NL 53 198 20 45 3 3 0 14 2 7 16 0.227 .266 (-15%) .321 (-19%) .343 (-21%) .665 (-20%) -669.2

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 13 0 31 31 1 5
3B 6 0 7 5 4 2
OF 28 0 50 4 3 1
SS 9 0 28 22 4 2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1902 PHI 2B 13 0 31 31 1 5
1902 PHI 3B 6 0 7 5 4 2
1902 PHI OF 28 0 50 4 3 1
1902 PHI SS 9 0 28 22 4 2

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 13
Third Base 6
Shortstop 9
Left Field 28