Craig Kusick

Born: 9/30/1948 in Milwaukee, WI, USA

Died: 9/27/2006 in St. Paul, MN, USA

MLB Debut: 1973-09-08 | Final Game: 1979-09-30

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 210 lbs

Full name: Craig Robert Kusick

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Biography

Craig Kusick, born in 1948, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1973 to 1979. Primarily recognized as a position player, Kusick played a total of 497 games during his career. He recorded 291 hits, including 46 home runs, and drove in 171 runs, culminating in a career batting average of .235. Additionally, he demonstrated his speed on the bases with 11 stolen bases, showcasing a well-rounded offensive skill set that contributed to his team's performance. Kusick's career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, characterized by a shift towards more power-hitting players. His contributions were significant, particularly as he navigated the competitive landscape of the 1970s, an era marked by the emergence of sluggers and the evolving strategies of the game. While Kusick may not have been among the most celebrated stars of his time, his consistency and ability to impact games in various ways made him a valuable asset to the teams he played for. His legacy remains as part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, reflecting the dedication and talent of players who contributed to the game in their own unique ways.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
0	0	1	0	0	0	0	3.7	3	2	1	0	0	4.91	0

Career ERA 4.91 vs. league average 4.00 across their career seasons — 22.6% 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
1979	TOR	AL	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	3.7	3	2	0	0	4.91	—	0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
497	1238	155	291	50	3	46	171	11	194	228	0.235	0.342	0.392	0.733	1374.3

Career AVG .235 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — 9.4% below league average.

Career OBP .342 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .392 vs. league average .380 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.733 vs. league average 0.706 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
1973	MIN	AL	15	48	4	12	2	0	0	4	0	7	9	0.250	—	—	—	—	-27.5
1974	MIN	AL	76	201	36	48	7	1	8	26	0	35	36	0.239	.256 (-7%)	.324 (+9%)	.369 (+9%)	.693 (+9%)	402.9
1975	MIN	AL	57	156	14	37	8	0	6	27	0	21	23	0.237	.257 (-8%)	.327 (+6%)	.374 (+8%)	.701 (+7%)	244.4
1976	MIN	AL	109	266	33	69	13	0	11	36	5	35	44	0.259	.255 (+2%)	.320 (+8%)	.360 (+20%)	.681 (+14%)	706.9
1977	MIN	AL	115	268	34	68	12	0	12	45	3	49	60	0.254	.264 (-4%)	.329 (+13%)	.401 (+8%)	.730 (+10%)	670.3
1978	MIN	AL	77	191	23	33	3	2	4	20	3	37	38	0.173	.257 (-33%)	.323 (-6%)	.378 (-28%)	.702 (-18%)	-536.0
1979	MIN	AL	24	54	8	13	4	0	3	6	0	3	11	0.241	.265 (-9%)	.329 (-15%)	.397 (+21%)	.727 (+5%)	21.2
1979	TOR	AL	24	54	3	11	1	0	2	7	0	7	7	0.204	.265 (-23%)	.329 (-9%)	.397 (-16%)	.727 (-13%)	21.2

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	238	176	1601	142	21	156
OF	11	9	18	0	1	0
P	1	0	0	0	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1973	MIN	1B	11	10	86	5	1	7
1973	MIN	OF	2	2	3	0	0	0
1974	MIN	1B	75	57	479	42	2	45
1975	MIN	1B	51	40	372	31	4	45
1976	MIN	1B	23	11	109	17	3	16
1977	MIN	1B	23	13	133	7	4	9
1978	MIN	1B	27	24	213	22	3	14
1978	MIN	OF	9	7	15	0	1	0
1979	MIN	1B	8	3	46	3	0	6
1979	TOR	1B	20	18	163	15	4	14
1979	TOR	P	1	0	0	0	0	0