Joe Kutina

Born: 1/16/1885 in Chicago, IL, USA

Died: 4/13/1945 in Chicago, IL, USA

MLB Debut: 1911-09-06 | Final Game: 1912-09-13

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 205 lbs

Full name: Joseph Peter Kutina

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Biography

Joe Kutina was a professional baseball player born in 1885, who made his mark in Major League Baseball during the early 1910s. His career spanned from 1911 to 1912, during a transitional period in baseball that saw the game evolving from the deadball era into a more offensive-minded approach. Kutina played a total of 95 games, where he contributed offensively with 68 hits, 4 home runs, and 33 runs batted in, culminating in a career batting average of .222. Known for his versatility as a position player, he displayed a blend of speed and power, evidenced by his 2 stolen bases. Despite the brevity of his career, Kutina's journey through the early years of professional baseball reflects the challenges and changes occurring in the sport at that time. While he may not have reached the heights of some contemporaries, his presence on the field during this formative era contributed to the rich tapestry of baseball history. Kutina retired from the game on September 13, 1912, leaving behind a legacy as one of the many players who helped shape baseball in its early years.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
95	306	30	68	15	5	4	33	2	15	45	0.222	0.268	0.343	0.611	-764.8

Career AVG .222 vs. league average .268 across their career seasons — 17.0% below league average.

Career OBP .268 vs. league average .336 across their career seasons — 20.3% below league average.

Career SLG .343 vs. league average .358 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.611 vs. league average 0.694 across their career seasons — 11.9% 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
1911	SLA	AL	26	101	12	26	6	2	3	15	2	2	11	0.257	.266 (-3%)	.336 (-17%)	.356 (+25%)	.693 (+5%)	5.8
1912	SLA	AL	69	205	18	42	9	3	1	18	0	13	34	0.205	.268 (-24%)	.335 (-22%)	.358 (-18%)	.694 (-20%)	-770.6