Nick Strincevich, baseball player, 1940-1948

Nick Strincevich

Born: 3/1/1915 in Gary, IN, USA

Died: 11/11/2011 in Valparaiso, IN, USA

MLB Debut: 1940-04-23 | Final Game: 1948-06-11

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Nicholas Strincevich

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Biography

Nick Strincevich was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1940 until 1948. Born in 1915, Strincevich was known for his competitive spirit on the mound during a time when Major League Baseball was emerging from the Great Depression and transitioning into the post-war era. Over his career, he compiled a record of 46 wins and 49 losses, with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.05. Strincevich struck out 274 batters and recorded 6 saves, showcasing his ability to both start games and close them out when needed. Strincevich's playing style was characterized by his resilience and adaptability, traits that were essential for pitchers during the challenging wartime years. He navigated a landscape where many players were called to serve in the military, which often affected team rosters and player availability. Despite these challenges, Strincevich made a significant impact on the teams he played for, contributing to the competitive nature of the league during the late 1940s. His career, while perhaps not as widely celebrated as some of his contemporaries, reflects the dedication and passion that defined the era of baseball in which he played.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
46 49 203 103 46 4 6 889.7 958 400 52 270 274 4.05 0

Career ERA 4.05 vs. league average 3.83 across their career seasons — 5.7% 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
1940 BSN NL 4 8 32 14 5 0 1 128.7 142 79 63 54 5.53 4.21 (-31%) -4376.7
1941 BSN NL 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 3.3 7 4 6 1 10.80 — 0.0
1941 PIT NL 1 2 12 3 0 0 0 31.0 35 18 13 12 5.23 3.94 (-33%) -879.0
1942 PIT NL 0 0 7 1 0 0 0 22.3 19 7 9 10 2.82 3.57 (+21%) -348.1
1944 PIT NL 14 7 40 26 11 0 2 190.0 190 65 37 47 3.08 3.57 (+14%) 1986.5
1945 PIT NL 16 10 36 29 18 1 2 228.3 235 84 49 74 3.31 3.67 (+10%) 3092.0
1946 PIT NL 10 15 32 22 11 3 1 176.0 185 70 44 49 3.58 3.59 (avg) 1032.8
1947 PIT NL 1 6 32 7 1 0 0 89.0 111 52 37 22 5.26 3.97 (-32%) -1948.6
1948 PIT NL 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 4.3 8 4 2 1 8.31 — 0.0
1948 PHI NL 0 1 6 1 0 0 0 16.7 26 17 10 4 9.18 4.10 (-124%) -322.1

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
204 272 16 43 3 2 0 16 0 16 58 0.158 0.205 0.184 0.389 -1159.3

Career AVG .158 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — 39.4% below league average.

Career OBP .205 vs. league average .331 across their career seasons — 38.2% below league average.

Career SLG .184 vs. league average .367 across their career seasons — 49.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.389 vs. league average 0.699 across their career seasons — 44.4% 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
1940 BSN NL 33 43 2 5 0 0 0 1 0 2 14 0.116 — — — — 0.0
1941 BSN NL 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1941 PIT NL 12 7 1 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.429 — — — — 0.0
1942 PIT NL 7 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1944 PIT NL 40 57 4 9 2 0 0 4 0 2 7 0.158 .261 (-40%) .325 (-43%) .357 (-46%) .683 (-44%) -422.8
1945 PIT NL 36 84 4 17 1 0 0 8 0 4 11 0.202 .260 (-22%) .328 (-27%) .354 (-40%) .683 (-34%) -462.0
1946 PIT NL 32 52 5 8 0 2 0 3 0 6 20 0.154 .256 (-40%) .328 (-27%) .358 (-36%) .687 (-31%) -274.5
1947 PIT NL 32 21 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 3 0.048 — — — — 0.0
1948 PIT NL 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1948 PHI NL 6 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 203 0 68 166 10 5

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1940 BSN P 32 0 11 14 1 1
1941 BSN P 3 0 0 2 1 0
1941 PIT P 12 0 3 6 1 0
1942 PIT P 7 0 4 3 1 0
1944 PIT P 40 0 19 60 2 2
1945 PIT P 36 0 14 36 2 1
1946 PIT P 32 0 14 25 1 0
1947 PIT P 32 0 2 17 0 1
1948 PIT P 3 0 1 1 0 0
1948 PHI P 6 0 0 2 1 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 203