Dick Kryhoski

Born: 3/24/1925 in Leonia, NJ, USA

Died: 4/10/2007 in Beverly Hills, MI, USA

MLB Debut: 1949-04-19 | Final Game: 1955-06-10

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 182 lbs

Full name: Richard David Kryhoski

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Biography

Dick Kryhoski was a professional baseball player whose career spanned from 1949 to 1955. Born in 1925, he made his mark as a position player during a time when Major League Baseball was beginning to emerge from the shadows of World War II and entering a new era of growth and talent. Kryhoski played in a total of 569 games, showcasing a solid offensive presence with 475 hits and 45 home runs, while driving in 231 runs with a batting average of .265. His ability to contribute in various aspects of the game reflected the versatility that was increasingly valued in the evolving landscape of baseball during the post-war period. Throughout his career, Kryhoski demonstrated a keen eye at the plate and a reliable glove in the field. Although he was not known for his speed, as evidenced by his five stolen bases, his strong hitting and consistent performance earned him a place in the hearts of fans and teammates alike. Kryhoski's era was marked by the transition from the deadball era to a time when power hitting began to take center stage, and he played an integral role in this shift, leaving behind a legacy as a dependable player who contributed significantly to his teams during his six years in Major League Baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
569	1794	203	475	85	14	45	231	5	119	163	0.265	0.314	0.403	0.717	-642.1

Career AVG .265 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .314 vs. league average .336 across their career seasons — 6.6% below league average.

Career SLG .403 vs. league average .389 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.717 vs. league average 0.725 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
1949	NYY	AL	54	177	18	52	10	3	1	27	2	9	17	0.294	.262 (+12%)	.343 (-2%)	.384 (+4%)	.727 (+1%)	-19.7
1950	DET	AL	53	169	20	37	10	0	4	19	0	8	11	0.219	.265 (-18%)	.346 (-25%)	.401 (-13%)	.747 (-19%)	-634.3
1951	DET	AL	119	421	58	121	19	4	12	57	1	28	29	0.287	.260 (+10%)	.336 (avg)	.385 (+13%)	.721 (+7%)	447.4
1952	SLA	AL	111	342	38	83	13	1	11	42	2	23	42	0.243	.252 (-4%)	.326 (-9%)	.369 (+4%)	.696 (-2%)	-240.2
1953	SLA	AL	104	338	35	94	18	4	16	50	0	26	33	0.278	.264 (+5%)	.335 (-1%)	.397 (+25%)	.733 (+13%)	743.0
1954	BAL	AL	100	300	32	78	13	2	1	34	0	19	24	0.260	.261 (avg)	.333 (-9%)	.390 (-16%)	.723 (-13%)	-767.0
1955	KC1	AL	28	47	2	10	2	0	0	2	0	6	7	0.213	—	—	—	—	-171.3