| Earl Kunz | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Pitcher | |
| Born: December 25, 1898 Sacramento, California, U.S. | |
| Died: April 14, 1963 (aged 64) Sacramento, California, U.S. | |
Batted: Right Threw: Right | |
| MLB debut | |
| April 19, 1923, for the Pittsburgh Pirates | |
| Last MLB appearance | |
| July 30, 1923, for the Pittsburgh Pirates | |
| MLB statistics | |
| Win–loss record | 1–2 |
| Earned run average | 5.52 |
| Strikeouts | 12 |
| Teams | |
Earl Dewey Kunz (December 25, 1898 – April 14, 1963), nicknamed "Pinches", was a professional baseball pitcher who spent one season in Major League Baseball. In total, Kunz spent 13 season in professional baseball, the majority of those in the Pacific Coast League.
Early life
Kunz was born in Sacramento, California on December 25, 1898. Kunz was nicknamed "Pinches" and "Pinch."[1] As a kid, he played sandlot ball with future major leaguer Kettle Wirts.[1]
Professional career
Sacramento Senators
In 1920, Kunz began his professional career with the Sacramento Senators. That season, he went 3–11 with a 4.78 earned run average (ERA) in 39 games. His second season, Kunz went 14–12 with a 3.79 ERA in 50 games. He led all Senators pitchers in games played (50), and was second in bases on balls (walks) allowed (103).[2]
References
- 1 2 O'Connor, Alan (2007). Gold on the Diamond: Sacramento's Greatest Baseball Players 1886 to 1976. Big Tomato Press. pp. 58, 59. ISBN 978-0-9791233-0-6.
- ↑ "1921 Sacramento Senators". Baseball-Reference. Sports Reference, LLC. Retrieved May 31, 2010.
External links
- Career statistics and player information from Baseball Reference, or Baseball Reference (Minors)