Chris Van Cuyk, baseball player, 1950-1952

Chris Van Cuyk

Born: 1/3/1927 in Kimberly, WI, USA

Died: 11/3/1992 in Hudson, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 1950-07-16 | Final Game: 1952-08-15

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'6" | Weight: 215 lbs

Full name: Christian Gerald Van Cuyk

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Biography

Chris Van Cuyk was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1950 until 1952. Born in 1927, Van Cuyk made his debut during an era that was transitioning from the post-war years into a more competitive and dynamic style of play. Over the course of his short career, he compiled a win-loss record of 7-11, with a career earned run average (ERA) of 5.16. His ability to strike out batters was evident, as he recorded a total of 103 strikeouts during his time on the mound. Additionally, he contributed to his teams' efforts with one save. Van Cuyk's playing style reflected the challenges of the early 1950s, a time when pitchers faced evolving offensive strategies and an increasingly competitive league. While his statistical achievements may not place him among the most celebrated pitchers of his time, his contributions to the game during a period of change in baseball history remain noteworthy. Van Cuyk's career, spanning just two seasons, exemplified the dedication and talent of many players who navigated the complexities of major league baseball in that era.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
7 11 44 26 5 0 1 160.3 170 92 19 63 103 5.16 0

Career ERA 5.16 vs. league average 4.03 across their career seasons — 28.1% 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
1950 BRO NL 1 3 12 4 1 0 0 33.3 33 18 12 21 4.86 4.36 (-12%) 583.1
1951 BRO NL 1 2 9 6 0 0 0 29.3 33 18 11 16 5.52 4.04 (-37%) -483.6
1952 BRO NL 5 6 23 16 4 0 1 97.7 104 56 40 66 5.16 3.70 (-39%) -787.8

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
44 51 4 11 1 0 0 5 0 1 9 0.216 0.245 0.235 0.481 0.0

Career AVG .216 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — 17.0% below league average.

Career OBP .245 vs. league average .336 across their career seasons — 27.1% below league average.

Career SLG .235 vs. league average .386 across their career seasons — 39.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.481 vs. league average 0.722 across their career seasons — 33.5% 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
1950 BRO NL 12 10 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0.100 — — — — 0.0
1951 BRO NL 9 8 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0.250 — — — — 0.0
1952 BRO NL 23 33 3 8 1 0 0 4 0 1 6 0.242 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 44 0 7 20 2 2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1950 BRO P 12 0 1 3 0 0
1951 BRO P 9 0 2 4 1 2
1952 BRO P 23 0 4 13 1 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 44