Richard Kratz
Richard A. Kratz
Born: March 21, 1943
Norristown, PA US
Primary Position: Shortstop
All Position(s) Played: 2B, 3B, OF
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
Height: 6'1"
Weight: 180
Career: 1965-1969
Richard Kratz compiled a career batting average of .226 with 12 home runs and 121 RBI in his 393-game career with the Winston-Salem Red Sox, Pittsfield Red Sox and Louisville Colonels. He began playing during the 1965 season and last took the field during the 1969 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | A | CARL | Winston-Salem Red Sox | 89 | 359 | 324 | 27 | 76 | 12 | 2 | 2 | 22 | 3 | 2 | 31 | 74 | .235 | .305 | .302 | .608 | 98 | 2 | 2 | 0 | ||
| 1966 | AA | EL | Pittsfield Red Sox | 116 | 457 | 405 | 33 | 87 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 40 | 3 | 0 | 42 | 102 | .215 | .293 | .274 | .567 | 111 | 4 | 3 | 3 | ||
| 1967 | AA | EL | Pittsfield Red Sox | 36 | 116 | 106 | 8 | 20 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 21 | .189 | .252 | .245 | .497 | 26 | 0 | 1 | 0 | ||
| 1968 | AAA | IL | Louisville Colonels | 59 | 165 | 154 | 14 | 33 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 16 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 43 | .214 | .255 | .331 | .586 | 51 | 0 | 0 | 2 | ||
| 1969 | AAA | IL | Louisville Colonels | 93 | 327 | 300 | 44 | 75 | 8 | 2 | 4 | 33 | 2 | 3 | 19 | 78 | .250 | .295 | .330 | .625 | 99 | 2 | 2 | 4 | ||
| Totals | 393 | 1424 | 1289 | 126 | 291 | 34 | 12 | 12 | 121 | 9 | 7 | 110 | 318 | .226 | .289 | .299 | .588 | 385 | 0 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 0 |
Fielding:
| Year | Level | Lg | Team | Pos | GP | PO | A | E | DP | Fld% | RF/G |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | A | CARL | Winston-Salem Red Sox | SS | 86 | 149 | 222 | 24 | 40 | .939 | 4.314 |
| 1966 | AA | EL | Pittsfield Red Sox | SS | 76 | 150 | 233 | 25 | 44 | .939 | 5.039 |
| 1966 | AA | EL | Pittsfield Red Sox | 3B | 31 | 23 | 64 | 7 | 6 | .926 | 2.806 |
| 1967 | AA | EL | Pittsfield Red Sox | OF | 7 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 | 1.286 |
| 1967 | AA | EL | Pittsfield Red Sox | 3B | 26 | 18 | 49 | 2 | 5 | .971 | 2.577 |
| 1968 | AAA | IL | Louisville Colonels | SS | 4 | 6 | 7 | 1 | 0 | .929 | 3.250 |
| 1968 | AAA | IL | Louisville Colonels | 2B | 26 | 45 | 70 | 1 | 13 | .991 | 4.423 |
| 1968 | AAA | IL | Louisville Colonels | 3B | 19 | 15 | 22 | 0 | 1 | 1.000 | 1.947 |
| 1969 | AAA | IL | Louisville Colonels | 2B | 86 | 197 | 253 | 11 | 68 | .976 | 5.233 |
| 1969 | AAA | IL | Louisville Colonels | 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | .000 | .000 |
| Totals | 362 | 612 | 920 | 73 | 177 | .955 | 4.232 |
Minor League Service:
| Year | Level | League | Team | Affiliation | First Appearance | Final Appearance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | A | Carolina League | Winston-Salem Red Sox | BOS | ||
| 1966 | AA | Eastern League | Pittsfield Red Sox | BOS | ||
| 1967 | AA | Eastern League | Pittsfield Red Sox | BOS | ||
| 1968 | AAA | International League | Louisville Colonels | BOS | ||
| 1969 | AAA | International League | Louisville Colonels | BOS |
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