Dick Kruger
Richard Albert Kruger
Born: November 15, 1943
Deceased: October 20, 2024
Primary Position: Outfield
All Position(s) Played: 1B
Bats: Left
Throws: Left
Height: 5'11"
Weight: 165
Career: 1962-1964
Dick Kruger compiled a career batting average of .243 with 15 home runs and 162 RBI in his 299-game career with the Decatur Commodores, Lakeland Giants, Salem Rebels and Fresno Giants. He began playing during the 1962 season and last took the field during the 1964 campaign.
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Batting:
| Year | Level | Lg | Team | GP | PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | CS | BB | SO | BA | OBP | SLG | OPS | TB | DP | HBP | SH | SF | IBB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | D | MIDW | Decatur Commodores | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | .000 | .000 | .000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| 1962 | D | APPY | Salem Rebels | 33 | 129 | 111 | 22 | 38 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 22 | 2 | 17 | 22 | .342 | .426 | .532 | .958 | 59 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | ||
| 1962 | D | FLOR | Lakeland Giants | 69 | 276 | 246 | 25 | 51 | 8 | 5 | 1 | 31 | 2 | 26 | 50 | .207 | .281 | .293 | .574 | 72 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | ||
| 1963 | A | CALL | Fresno Giants | 121 | 446 | 393 | 46 | 98 | 14 | 9 | 9 | 71 | 1 | 1 | 44 | 111 | .249 | .324 | .399 | .723 | 157 | 2 | 1 | 6 | ||
| 1964 | A | MIDW | Decatur Commodores | 75 | 284 | 244 | 26 | 55 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 38 | 2 | 0 | 32 | 64 | .225 | .319 | .311 | .631 | 76 | 3 | 2 | 3 | ||
| Totals | 299 | 1136 | 995 | 119 | 242 | 37 | 20 | 15 | 162 | 7 | 1 | 119 | 247 | .243 | .324 | .366 | .689 | 364 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 12 | 0 |
Fielding:
| Year | Level | Lg | Team | Pos | GP | PO | A | E | DP | Fld% | RF/G |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | D | FLOR | Lakeland Giants | OF | 67 | 83 | 10 | 6 | 2 | .939 | 1.388 |
| 1962 | D | APPY | Salem Rebels | OF | 27 | 43 | 10 | 4 | 0 | .930 | 1.963 |
| 1963 | A | CALL | Fresno Giants | OF | 98 | 141 | 4 | 10 | 1 | .935 | 1.480 |
| 1964 | A | MIDW | Decatur Commodores | 1B | 69 | 518 | 20 | 8 | 45 | .985 | 7.797 |
| Totals | 261 | 785 | 44 | 28 | 48 | .967 | 3.176 |
Minor League Service:
| Year | Level | League | Team | Affiliation | First Appearance | Final Appearance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | D | Midwest League | Decatur Commodores | SFN | ||
| 1962 | D | Florida State League | Lakeland Giants | SFN | ||
| 1962 | D | Appalachian League | Salem Rebels | SFN | ||
| 1963 | A | California League | Fresno Giants | SFN | ||
| 1964 | A | Midwest League | Decatur Commodores | SFN |
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