Mike Krukow, baseball player, 1976-1989

Mike Krukow

Born: 1/21/1952 in Long Beach, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1976-09-06 | Final Game: 1989-06-04

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'5" | Weight: 205 lbs

Full name: Michael Edward Krukow

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Biography

Mike Krukow, born in 1952, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1976 to 1989. Known for his competitive spirit and mastery of the mound, Krukow made a significant impact in Major League Baseball during a time characterized by transitioning offensive strategies and the rise of power hitters. He finished his career with a record of 124-117 and an earned run average (ERA) of 3.9, showcasing his ability to navigate the challenges presented by opposing lineups. Throughout his tenure, Krukow accumulated a total of 1,478 strikeouts and recorded one save, solidifying his reputation as a reliable starter and contributor to his teams. He earned an All-Star selection during his career, highlighting his recognition among peers and fans alike. His playing style was marked by a combination of skillful pitching and determination, which made him a respected figure in the game. Post-retirement, Krukow has remained in the public eye as a broadcaster, continuing to share his passion for baseball and his insights into the game.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
124 117 369 355 41 10 1 2190.7 2188 949 196 767 1478 3.90 0

Career ERA 3.90 vs. league average 3.85 across their career seasons — near league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year Team Lg W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER BB SO ERA Lg ERA Pitcher PIV
1976 CHC NL 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 4.3 6 4 2 1 8.31 — -
1977 CHC NL 8 14 34 33 1 1 0 172.0 195 84 61 106 4.40 4.00 (-10%) -
1978 CHC NL 9 3 27 20 3 1 0 138.3 125 60 53 81 3.90 3.69 (-6%) -
1979 CHC NL 9 9 28 28 0 0 0 164.7 172 77 81 119 4.21 4.00 (-5%) -
1980 CHC NL 10 15 34 34 3 0 0 205.0 200 100 80 130 4.39 3.84 (-14%) -
1981 CHC NL 9 9 25 25 2 1 0 144.3 146 59 55 101 3.68 3.58 (-3%) -
1982 PHI NL 13 11 33 33 7 2 0 208.0 211 72 82 138 3.12 3.86 (+19%) 4052.4
1983 SFG NL 11 11 31 31 2 1 0 184.3 189 81 76 136 3.95 3.87 (-2%) -
1984 SFG NL 11 12 35 33 3 1 1 199.3 234 101 78 141 4.56 3.81 (-20%) -
1985 SFG NL 8 11 28 28 6 1 0 194.7 176 73 49 150 3.38 3.89 (+13%) -
1986 SFG NL 20 9 34 34 10 2 0 245.0 204 83 55 178 3.05 3.97 (+23%) -
1987 SFG NL 5 6 30 28 3 0 0 163.0 182 87 46 104 4.80 4.29 (-12%) -
1988 SFG NL 7 4 20 20 1 0 0 124.7 111 49 31 75 3.54 3.73 (+5%) -
1989 SFG NL 4 3 8 8 0 0 0 43.0 37 19 18 18 3.98 3.71 (-7%) -

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
371 722 44 139 22 0 5 54 3 17 194 0.193 0.214 0.244 0.457 -3713.5

Career AVG .193 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — 25.8% below league average.

Career OBP .214 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — 34.1% below league average.

Career SLG .244 vs. league average .387 across their career seasons — 37.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.457 vs. league average 0.712 across their career seasons — 35.7% 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
1976 CHC NL 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1977 CHC NL 34 55 4 11 1 0 0 2 0 1 14 0.200 .264 (-24%) .329 (-35%) .401 (-46%) .730 (-41%) -380.3
1978 CHC NL 27 45 4 11 5 0 0 3 0 2 13 0.244 — — — — 0.0
1979 CHC NL 28 51 4 16 2 0 1 8 0 0 8 0.314 .265 (+18%) .329 (-1%) .397 (+4%) .727 (+2%) -3.6
1980 CHC NL 34 65 5 16 0 0 1 6 0 2 12 0.246 .264 (-7%) .326 (-18%) .387 (-25%) .714 (-21%) -229.1
1981 CHC NL 25 50 5 9 2 0 0 3 0 0 13 0.180 .255 (-30%) .320 (-44%) .368 (-40%) .688 (-42%) -341.4
1982 PHI NL 33 72 3 13 1 0 0 2 0 0 19 0.181 .261 (-31%) .324 (-44%) .388 (-50%) .712 (-47%) -567.4
1983 SFG NL 31 63 3 16 2 0 1 8 1 2 15 0.254 .260 (-3%) .324 (-17%) .389 (-14%) .714 (-16%) -190.0
1984 SFG NL 36 72 5 10 1 0 0 2 0 1 19 0.139 .259 (-47%) .322 (-54%) .384 (-60%) .707 (-57%) -699.6
1985 SFG NL 28 55 2 12 4 0 1 3 1 1 15 0.218 .257 (-15%) .323 (-20%) .390 (-12%) .714 (-15%) -148.8
1986 SFG NL 35 82 7 12 1 0 0 8 1 4 25 0.146 .257 (-43%) .325 (-43%) .395 (-60%) .720 (-52%) -718.9
1987 SFG NL 30 54 1 9 2 0 0 7 0 2 27 0.167 .262 (-37%) .331 (-41%) .415 (-51%) .746 (-46%) -434.4
1988 SFG NL 20 41 1 3 1 0 1 2 0 2 8 0.073 — — — — 0.0
1989 SFG NL 8 16 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 0.062 — — — — 0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0.000

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1987 NLCS SFN 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0.000

Playoff Career Pitching

W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
1 0 1 1 0 9.0 9 2 1 3 2.00

Playoff Pitching by Year

Year Round Team W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
1987 NLCS SFN 1 0 1 1 0 9.0 9 2 1 3 2.00

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 369 355 146 284 23 27

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1976 CHN P 2 0 0 0 0 0
1977 CHN P 34 33 15 26 3 3
1978 CHN P 27 20 9 19 0 1
1979 CHN P 28 28 11 12 0 3
1980 CHN P 34 34 10 19 5 3
1981 CHN P 25 25 13 21 2 2
1982 PHI P 33 33 19 35 1 1
1983 SFN P 31 31 13 18 5 1
1984 SFN P 35 33 12 20 1 3
1985 SFN P 28 28 6 27 1 3
1986 SFN P 34 34 17 33 4 1
1987 SFN P 30 28 9 30 1 5
1988 SFN P 20 20 8 18 0 0
1989 SFN P 8 8 4 6 0 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 369

Awards & Honors

Year Award Notes
1986 Pitcher of the Month September
1986 Player of the Week Week of 1986-09-05

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1989 SFN NL $875,000
1988 SFN NL $900,000
1987 SFN NL $648,000
1986 SFN NL $745,000
1985 SFN NL $630,000
Total Career Earnings $3,798,000

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo San Luis Obispo CA 1971, 1972, 1973

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
1986 Cy Young Award NL 3rd 15.0 120 0
1986 Most Valuable Player NL 15th 8.0 336 0