Craig Skok

Born: 9/1/1947 in Dobbs Ferry, NY, USA

MLB Debut: 1973-05-04 | Final Game: 1979-07-29

Bats: R | Throws: L | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Craig Richard Skok

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Biography

Craig Skok, born in 1947, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1973 to 1979. Known for his versatility on the mound, Skok made contributions to several teams during his career, culminating in a record of 4-7 and an earned run average (ERA) of 4.86. He recorded a total of 85 strikeouts and notched 5 saves, showcasing his ability to both start games and come in as a reliever. Skok's career unfolded during an era marked by the transition of baseball styles in the 1970s, as teams began to emphasize both power hitting and strategic pitching. While he may not have dominated the headlines, his presence in the league contributed to the depth of pitching talent during a time when the game was evolving. His contributions to the teams he played for and his role in the development of young pitchers left a lasting impact on the franchises he represented. Skok's journey through the complexities of professional baseball remains a testament to the challenges and achievements faced by players of his era.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
4	7	107	0	0	0	5	150.0	170	81	19	58	85	4.86	0

Career ERA 4.86 vs. league average 3.74 across their career seasons — 29.9% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1973	BOS	AL	0	1	11	1	28.7	35	20	11	22	6.28	3.75 (-68%)	473.7
1976	TEX	AL	0	1	9	0	5.0	13	7	3	5	12.60	—	0.0
1978	ATL	NL	3	2	43	2	62.0	64	30	27	28	4.35	3.69 (-18%)	-1536.1
1979	ATL	NL	1	3	44	2	54.3	58	24	17	30	3.98	4.00 (+1%)	-556.3

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
107	11	1	2	1	0	0	0	0	1	5	0.182	0.250	0.273	0.523	0.0

Career AVG .182 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — 29.8% below league average.

Career OBP .250 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — 23.0% below league average.

Career SLG .273 vs. league average .379 across their career seasons — 28.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.523 vs. league average 0.704 across their career seasons — 25.8% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS
1973	BOS	AL	11	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—
1976	TEX	AL	9	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—
1978	ATL	NL	43	8	1	2	1	0	3	0.250	—	—	—	—
1979	ATL	NL	44	3	0	0	0	1	2	0.000	—	—	—	—