Art Kruger

Born: 3/16/1881 in San Antonio, TX, USA

Died: 11/28/1949 in Hondo, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1907-04-11 | Final Game: 1915-09-26

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Arthur Theodore Kruger

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Biography

Art Kruger was a professional baseball player born in 1881, who played as a position player in Major League Baseball from 1907 until 1915. Over the course of his career, he appeared in 365 games, demonstrating a solid, if unremarkable, presence on the field. Kruger accumulated 283 hits and recorded a batting average of .232, while contributing to his teams with 115 RBIs and 6 home runs. Known for his speed, he also successfully stole 38 bases, showcasing his ability to create scoring opportunities. Kruger's playing career unfolded during a transformative era in baseball characterized by the early integration of more strategic play and the rise of the deadball era's emphasis on contact hitting and base running. While he may not have achieved the same level of fame as some of his contemporaries, Kruger's contributions to the teams he played for were significant, and he remains a part of the rich tapestry of early 20th-century baseball history. After his retirement on September 26, 1915, his legacy continued to resonate as the game evolved into a more dynamic sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
365	1222	113	283	49	21	6	115	38	73	141	0.232	0.281	0.321	0.602	-1600.0

Career AVG .232 vs. league average .251 across their career seasons — 7.7% below league average.

Career OBP .281 vs. league average .317 across their career seasons — 11.3% below league average.

Career SLG .321 vs. league average .329 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.602 vs. league average 0.646 across their career seasons — 6.8% 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
1907	CIN	NL	100	317	25	74	10	9	0	28	10	18	30	0.233	.245 (-5%)	.304 (-6%)	.308 (+4%)	.613 (-1%)	-144.8
1910	CLE	AL	47	168	14	26	4	2	0	10	10	15	17	0.155	.249 (-38%)	.317 (-26%)	.326 (-38%)	.644 (-32%)	-844.7
1910	BSN	NL	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000	—	—	—	—	-844.7
1910	CLE	AL	15	55	5	12	2	1	0	4	2	5	6	0.218	.249 (-13%)	.317 (-7%)	.326 (-11%)	.644 (-9%)	-844.7
1914	KCF	FL	122	441	45	114	24	7	4	47	11	23	59	0.259	.255 (+1%)	.322 (-8%)	.339 (+10%)	.661 (+1%)	-111.5
1915	KCF	FL	80	240	24	57	9	2	2	26	5	12	29	0.237	.250 (-5%)	.318 (-13%)	.332 (-5%)	.651 (-9%)	-425.4