Marty Krug, baseball player, 1912-1922

Marty Krug

Born: 9/10/1888 in Koblenz, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany

Died: 6/27/1966 in Glendale, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1912-05-29 | Final Game: 1922-09-27

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 165 lbs

Full name: Martin John Krug

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Biography

Marty Krug, born in 1888, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned from 1912 to 1922. Primarily a position player, Krug made his mark in the early 20th century, a time characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a more offensive-minded game. Over the course of his career, he played in 151 games, amassing 136 hits and achieving a batting average of .278. Krug demonstrated versatility and skill at the plate, contributing 67 RBIs and hitting 4 home runs, while also displaying base-running ability with 9 stolen bases. Krug's impact on the field extended beyond mere statistics. He was part of a generation of players who laid the groundwork for the modern game, navigating the challenges and changes of an evolving baseball landscape. His career, though not as widely recognized as some of his contemporaries, reflected the grit and determination prevalent among players of his era. Marty Krug's contributions to baseball remain a testament to the sport's rich history and the players who shaped its development during the early years of the 20th century.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
151 489 73 136 25 5 4 67 9 48 49 0.278 0.346 0.374 0.721 -315.6

Career AVG .278 vs. league average .278 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .346 vs. league average .341 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .374 vs. league average .380 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.721 vs. league average 0.721 across their career seasons — near 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
1912 BOS AL 24 39 6 12 2 1 0 7 2 5 6 0.308 — — — — 0.0
1922 CHC NL 127 450 67 124 23 4 4 60 7 43 43 0.276 .285 (-3%) .345 (-1%) .397 (-7%) .743 (-4%) -315.6

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 27 0 48 73 12 11
3B 104 0 129 184 21 19
SS 12 0 16 24 4 4

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1912 BOS 2B 4 0 4 7 1 1
1912 BOS SS 11 0 15 19 4 3
1922 CHN 2B 23 0 44 66 11 10
1922 CHN 3B 104 0 129 184 21 19
1922 CHN SS 1 0 1 5 0 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 27
Third Base 103
Shortstop 13