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Athletics Franchise · 1959–1960

Johnny Kucks

Pitcher2 seasons1959–1960

Biography

Johnny Kucks was a Major League Baseball pitcher, born July 27, 1932 in Hoboken, NJ. A right-handed pitcher listed at 6' 3" and 180 pounds, Johnny Kucks debuted on April 17, 1955 and last played on September 25, 1960.

Across 207 big-league appearances, Johnny Kucks went 54-56 with a 4.10 ERA, 338 strikeouts, and 938.1 innings pitched.

Every one of Johnny's Athletics seasons is listed below. Explore more through the franchise history, the rosters by year, and the full player index.

Born
July 27, 1932
Birthplace
Hoboken, NJ
Position
Pitcher
Bats / Throws
Right / Right
Height / Weight
6' 3", 180 lb
MLB Debut
April 17, 1955
Final Game
September 25, 1960
Seasons with A's
2

MLB Career Statistics

Career pitching totals across 207 appearances, and the year-by-year line. Figures from the MLB Stats API.

WLERAGGSSVIPSOBBWHIP
54564.102071237938.13383081.36
YearTeamWLERAIPSO
1955New York Yankees873.41126.249
1956New York Yankees1893.85224.167
1957New York Yankees8103.56179.178
1958New York Yankees883.93126.046
1959New York Yankees018.6416.29
1959Kansas City Athletics8113.87151.151
1959?8124.34168.060
1960Kansas City Athletics4106.00114.038

Season-by-Season

1960Kansas City AthleticsPitcher1959Kansas City AthleticsPitcher

With the Athletics

With the Athletics franchise, Johnny Kucks appears across the 1959 and 1960 seasons (Kansas City Athletics).

In an Athletics uniform, Johnny Kucks pitched in 64 games with 89 strikeouts. Every A's season is captured on the franchise rosters below.

Teammates & Related Players

Players who shared a franchise roster with Johnny Kucks.

Jerry LumpeRay HerbertBill TuttleBob CervBud DaleyGeorge BrunetKen JohnsonLou Klimchock

Frequently Asked Questions

What position did Johnny Kucks play?
Johnny Kucks was a pitcher who batted right-handed and threw right-handed.
When did Johnny Kucks play for the Athletics?
Johnny Kucks appears on the Athletics franchise roster in 1959 and 1960.
Where was Johnny Kucks born?
Johnny Kucks was born on July 27, 1932 in Hoboken, NJ.
What were Johnny Kucks's MLB career stats?
Over 207 games from 1959, Johnny Kucks went 54-56 with a 4.10 ERA and 338 strikeouts.

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