Hal Kurtz

Born: 8/20/1943 in Washington, DC, USA

MLB Debut: 1968-04-18 | Final Game: 1968-08-12

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 205 lbs

Full name: Harold James Kurtz

📊 Compare This Player 📈 View Career Timeline

Biography

Hal Kurtz was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1943, whose brief career in Major League Baseball spanned from 1968 to 1968. Primarily known for his time with the team during a pivotal era of the game, Kurtz made a modest but noteworthy impact on the mound. He finished his career with a record of 1-0 and an earned run average (ERA) of 5.21, demonstrating his ability to compete at the highest level, albeit in a limited capacity. During his time in the league, Kurtz recorded 16 strikeouts and achieved 1 save, showcasing his capability as a reliable relief option. His career, while short-lived, occurred during a transitional period in baseball as the sport began to evolve with new strategies and player talents. Though Kurtz's time in the spotlight was limited, he remains a part of the rich fabric of baseball history, representing the dedication and passion that players bring to the game, regardless of the length of their careers.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
1	0	28	0	0	0	1	38.0	37	22	2	15	16	5.21	0

Career ERA 5.21 vs. league average 2.98 across their career seasons — 74.7% 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
1968	CLE	AL	1	0	28	0	0	0	1	38.0	37	22	15	16	5.21	2.98 (-75%)	-789.0

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
30	4	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.000	0.000	0.000	0.000	0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .237 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .299 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .340 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.639 across their career seasons — 100.0% 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
1968	CLE	AL	30	4	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	28	0	0	5	1	1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1968	CLE	P	28	0	0	5	1	1

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	28