Marty Krug Explained

Marty Krug
Position:Third baseman
Bats:Right
Throws:Right
Birth Date:10 September 1888
Birth Place:Koblenz, Rhenish Prussia, German Empire
Death Place:Glendale, California, U.S.
Debutleague:MLB
Debutdate:May 29
Debutyear:1912
Debutteam:Boston Red Sox
Finalleague:MLB
Finaldate:September 27
Finalyear:1922
Finalteam:Chicago Cubs
Statleague:MLB
Stat1value:.278
Stat2label:Home runs
Stat2value:4
Stat3label:Runs batted in
Stat3value:67
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Martin John Krug (10 September 1888 – 27 June 1966) was a major league infielder with the Boston Red Sox (1912) and Chicago Cubs (1922). Born Martin Johannes Krieg in Koblenz, German Empire, his parents immigrated to the United States, and he was raised in Cleveland, Ohio. [1] He was a backup shortstop for the 1912 World Series champion Red Sox, but had little opportunity to play behind starter Heinie Wagner.[2] He was primarily a third baseman for the 1922 Cubs.[3]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Marty Krug – Society for American Baseball Research .
  2. Book: 1913 Reach Guide. 70–71. 1913.
  3. Web site: Marty Krug. Baseball-Reference. 2016-03-25.