Alex Kvasnak
| Alex Kvasnak | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Outfielder | |
| Born: January 11, 1921 Sagamore, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| Died: September 26, 2002 (aged 81) Arcadia, California, U.S. | |
Batted: Right Threw: Right | |
| MLB debut | |
| April 15, 1942, for the Washington Senators | |
| Last MLB appearance | |
| May 3, 1942, for the Washington Senators | |
| MLB statistics | |
| Games played | 5 |
| At bats | 11 |
| Hits | 2 |
| Teams | |
Alexander Kvasnak (/wɔːʃnæk/;[1] January 11, 1921 – September 26, 2002) was an American Major League Baseball outfielder who played for the Washington Senators in 1942.
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 never played 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,[2] 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.[2]
He played for the Waterloo Tigers of the Intercounty Baseball League in 1950, and led the league in batting average.[citation needed]
References
[edit]- ^ Gammon, Wirt (April 18, 1943). "Kvasnak a Sure Hero With Fans". Chattanooga Daily Times. p. 49.
- ^ a b c "Hornet Profiles: Alex Kvasnak". The Charlotte News. April 10, 1946. p. 10. Retrieved January 11, 2024.
- ^ "Al Kvasnak Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Rookie Status & More". Baseball-Reference.com. Sports Reference. Retrieved January 11, 2024.
- ^ "Alex Kvasnak Will Be Inducted In Service at Camp Meade Monday". Chattanooga Daily Times. May 21, 1943. p. 15. Retrieved January 11, 2024.
- ^ "Sports Fans' Digest". Chattanooga Daily Times. August 19, 1944. p. 8. Retrieved January 11, 2024.
External links
[edit]- Career statistics from Baseball Reference, or Baseball Reference (Minors)
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