Art Kusnyer

Born: 12/19/1945 in Akron, OH, USA

MLB Debut: 1970-09-21 | Final Game: 1978-10-01

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 197 lbs

Full name: Arthur William Kusnyer

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Biography

Art Kusnyer, born in 1945, was a professional baseball player who enjoyed a career spanning from 1970 to 1978. Primarily serving as a position player, Kusnyer made a total of 139 appearances in Major League Baseball. Known for his speed on the basepaths, he recorded 1 stolen base during his time in the league. Despite facing challenges at the plate, he accumulated 55 hits and hit 3 home runs, contributing 21 RBIs to his teams. Kusnyer played during a transitional period in baseball, as the sport was evolving both in terms of player demographics and playing styles. His career batting average stood at .176, reflecting the difficulties he encountered as a hitter in the league. While not a standout offensive player, Kusnyer's contributions in the field and his perseverance through the rigors of professional baseball marked his tenure in the sport. His time in the majors remains a testament to the dedication required to compete at the highest levels of baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
139	313	21	55	6	1	3	21	1	21	61	0.176	0.231	0.230	0.461	-1158.2

Career AVG .176 vs. league average .253 across their career seasons — 30.6% below league average.

Career OBP .231 vs. league average .320 across their career seasons — 27.8% below league average.

Career SLG .230 vs. league average .371 across their career seasons — 38.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.461 vs. league average 0.691 across their career seasons — 33.2% 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
1970	CHW	AL	4	10	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	4	0.100	—	—	—	—	0.0
1971	LAA	AL	6	13	0	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	3	0.154	—	—	—	—	0.0
1972	LAA	AL	64	179	13	37	2	1	2	13	0	16	33	0.207	.243 (-15%)	.310 (-11%)	.353 (-26%)	.664 (-19%)	-532.3
1973	LAA	AL	41	64	5	8	2	0	0	3	0	2	12	0.125	.256 (-51%)	.325 (-54%)	.378 (-59%)	.703 (-57%)	-625.9
1976	ATL	AL	15	34	2	4	1	0	0	3	1	1	5	0.118	—	—	—	—	0.0
1978	KCR	AL	9	13	1	3	1	0	1	2	0	2	4	0.231	—	—	—	—	0.0