Earl Kunz

Born: 12/25/1898 in Sacramento, CA, USA

Died: 4/14/1963 in Sacramento, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1923-04-19 | Final Game: 1923-07-30

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: Earl Dewey Kunz

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Biography

Earl Kunz was a professional baseball pitcher who played in the early 1920s, a time marked by the transition from the deadball era to the lively ball era. Born in 1898, Kunz's major league career spanned from April 19, 1923, to July 30, 1923. In his brief time in the majors, he compiled a record of 1-2 with an earned run average (ERA) of 5.52, showcasing the challenges many pitchers faced during this transformative period in baseball history. Kunz struck out a total of 12 batters and recorded 1 save throughout his career, reflecting his ability to contribute in high-pressure situations despite the limited opportunities he encountered. While his time in the spotlight was short-lived, Kunz's participation in the sport during the early 20th century adds to the rich tapestry of baseball history, highlighting the experiences of players who navigated the evolving game during an era of significant change.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
1	2	21	2	1	0	1	45.7	48	28	2	24	12	5.52	0

Career ERA 5.52 vs. league average 4.03 across their career seasons — 36.9% worse than 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
1923	PIT	NL	1	2	21	2	1	0	1	45.7	48	28	24	12	5.52	4.03 (-37%)	-716.6

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
21	12	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	3	0.083	0.083	0.083	0.167	0.0

Career AVG .083 vs. league average .283 across their career seasons — 70.5% below league average.

Career OBP .083 vs. league average .345 across their career seasons — 75.8% below league average.

Career SLG .083 vs. league average .390 across their career seasons — 78.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.167 vs. league average 0.735 across their career seasons — 77.3% 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
1923	PIT	NL	21	12	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	3	0.083	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	21	0	1	8	4	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1923	PIT	P	21	0	1	8	4	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	21