Alex Kvasnak Explained

Alex Kvasnak
Position:Outfielder
Bats:Right
Throws:Right
Birth Date:January 11, 1921
Birth Place:Sagamore, Pennsylvania
Death Place:Arcadia, California
Debutleague:MLB
Debutdate:April 15
Debutyear:1942
Debutteam:Washington Senators
Finalleague:MLB
Finaldate:May 3
Finalyear:1942
Finalteam:Washington Senators
Statleague:MLB
Stat1label:Games played
Stat1value:5
Stat2label:At bats
Stat2value:11
Stat3label:Hits
Stat3value:2
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Alexander Kvasnak (;[1] January 11, 1921 – September 26, 2002) was a Major League Baseball outfielder who played for the Washington Senators in .

In 1941, Kvasnak hit .340 and led the Appalachian League with 49 stolen bases. His performance was sufficient for the Senators to give him a try in five Major League games in 1942. After recording two singles in those five games, he was demoted to Charlotte.[2] He would never play in another Major League game.[3]

In May 1943, Kvasnak was drafted into the United States Army despite his two brothers already being in the service. He was ordered to Camp Meade for induction[4] and served in the European theatre of World War II, including time spent in the Italian campaign.[5] He was wounded three times during the war but managed to return to a minor league baseball career after being discharged.

Notes and References

  1. News: Gammon . Wirt . Kvasnak a Sure Hero With Fans . . 18 April 1943 . 49.
  2. News: Hornet Profiles: Alex Kvasnak . 11 January 2024 . . 10 April 1946 . 10.
  3. Web site: Al Kvasnak Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Rookie Status & More . . . 11 January 2024 . en.
  4. News: Alex Kvasnak Will Be Inducted In Service at Camp Meade Monday . 11 January 2024 . . 21 May 1943 . 15.
  5. News: Sports Fans' Digest . 11 January 2024 . . 19 August 1944 . 8.