John Kruk Notable

b. February 9, 1961 · San Diego Padres 1986–1989, Philadelphia Phillies 1989–1994, Chicago White Sox 1995

John Kruk played for three clubs across 10 seasons as a first baseman, opening with the San Diego Padres in 1986 and closing with the Chicago White Sox in 1995. His longest stay was with the Philadelphia Phillies, from 1989 to 1994.

Across 1,200 games he batted .300, with 1,170 hits and 582 runs. He finished with 100 home runs, 199 doubles, 649 walks and 58 stolen bases.

He played 678 games at first base, with 5,309 putouts and 31 errors. He turned 412 double plays. He also played 431 games in the outfield.

He was selected to three consecutive All-Star teams, from 1991 to 1993.

He was born in Charleston, WV, USA on February 9, 1961. He batted left-handed and threw left-handed.

Honors

Award	Times	Years
All-Star selection	3	1991, 1992, 1993
Player of the Week	3	1986, 1991, 1993

Batting, season by season

Year	Team	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	SB	AVG
1986	SDP	122	278	33	86	16	2	4	38	45	58	2	.309
1987	SDP	138	447	72	140	14	2	20	91	73	93	18	.313
1988	SDP	120	378	54	91	17	1	9	44	80	68	5	.241
1989	PHI/SDP	112	357	53	107	13	6	8	44	44	53	3	.300
1990	PHI	142	443	52	129	25	8	7	67	69	70	10	.291
1991	PHI	152	538	84	158	27	6	21	92	67	100	7	.294
1992	PHI	144	507	86	164	30	4	10	70	92	88	3	.323
1993	PHI	150	535	100	169	33	5	14	85	111	87	6	.316
1994	PHI	75	255	35	77	17	0	5	38	42	51	4	.302
1995	CHW	45	159	13	49	7	0	2	23	26	33	0	.308
Career	—	1200	3897	582	1170	199	34	100	592	649	701	58	.300

On this day & linked events

1961

Born February 9, 1961

Charleston, WV, USA

1986

Major-league debut: John Kruk

John Kruk made a major-league debut on April 7, 1986.

1995

Final major-league game: John Kruk

John Kruk played a final major-league game on July 30, 1995.