Emil Kush

Born: 11/4/1916 in Chicago, IL, USA

Died: 11/26/1969 in River Grove, IL, USA

MLB Debut: 1941-09-21 | Final Game: 1949-08-14

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Emil Benedict Kush

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Biography

Emil Kush, born in 1916, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1941 to 1949. During his time in the major leagues, Kush made a significant impact with his solid performances on the mound, culminating in a career record of 21 wins and 12 losses. He recorded an impressive earned run average (ERA) of 3.48, showcasing his ability to effectively limit opposing teams' scoring opportunities. Throughout his career, Kush amassed a total of 150 strikeouts and contributed to his teams with 12 saves, demonstrating both his durability as a starter and his capability as a reliable reliever. Kush played during a transformative era in baseball, as the sport was evolving both on and off the field. The years he spent in the league coincided with World War II, a period that saw many players enlist and the talent pool fluctuate. Despite these challenges, Kush established himself as a competent pitcher known for his competitive spirit and strategic approach to the game. His contributions to the teams he played for during this dynamic time in baseball history remain a testament to his skill and dedication to the sport.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
21	12	150	8	2	1	12	346.3	324	134	24	158	150	3.48	0

Career ERA 3.48 vs. league average 3.87 across their career seasons — 10.1% better 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
1941	CHC	NL	0	0	2	0	0	0	0	4.0	2	1	0	2	2.25	—	-
1942	CHC	NL	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	2.0	1	0	1	1	0.00	—	-
1946	CHC	NL	9	2	40	6	1	1	2	129.7	120	44	43	50	3.05	3.59 (+15%)	-
1947	CHC	NL	8	3	47	1	1	0	5	91.0	80	34	53	44	3.36	3.97 (+15%)	-
1948	CHC	NL	1	4	34	1	0	0	3	72.0	70	35	37	31	4.38	4.10 (-7%)	-
1949	CHC	NL	3	3	26	0	0	0	2	47.7	51	20	24	22	3.78	4.12 (+8%)	-

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
150	82	8	18	4	0	0	3	0	3	12	0.220	0.247	0.268	0.515	0.0

Career AVG .220 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — 15.6% below league average.

Career OBP .247 vs. league average .334 across their career seasons — 26.0% below league average.

Career SLG .268 vs. league average .370 across their career seasons — 27.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.515 vs. league average 0.704 across their career seasons — 26.8% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	RBI	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS
1941	CHC	NL	2	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000	—	—	—	—
1942	CHC	NL	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000	—	—	—	—
1946	CHC	NL	40	38	3	8	1	1	0	5	0.211	—	—	—	—
1947	CHC	NL	47	20	2	5	2	1	0	1	0.250	—	—	—	—
1948	CHC	NL	34	13	1	2	0	0	2	3	0.154	—	—	—	—
1949	CHC	NL	26	9	2	3	1	1	1	3	0.333	—	—	—	—