Career Summary
Johnny Kucks played pitcher for the New York Yankees from 1955-1959. Over 5 seasons, he appeared in 148 games, going 42-35 with a 3.89 ERA and 255 strikeouts. He also appeared in 8 postseason games.
Season-by-Season Stats
Regular Season
| Year | G | GS | W | L | SV | IP | H | ER | K | BB | ERA | WHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1955 | 31 | 13 | 8 | 7 | 0 | 138.0 | 136 | 55 | 53 | 48 | 3.59 | 1.33 |
| 1956 | 36 | 31 | 18 | 9 | 0 | 239.2 | 237 | 106 | 69 | 82 | 3.98 | 1.33 |
| 1957 | 37 | 23 | 8 | 10 | 2 | 179.1 | 169 | 71 | 78 | 59 | 3.56 | 1.27 |
| 1958 | 35 | 15 | 8 | 8 | 4 | 127.0 | 133 | 55 | 46 | 39 | 3.90 | 1.35 |
| 1959 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 16.2 | 21 | 16 | 9 | 9 | 8.64 | 1.80 |
| Career | 148 | 83 | 42 | 35 | 6 | 700.2 | 696 | 303 | 255 | 237 | 3.89 | 1.33 |
Postseason
| Year | G | GS | W | L | SV | IP | H | ER | K | BB | ERA | WHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1955 | 2 | -- | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.0 | -- | -- | -- | -- | 6.00 | -- |
| 1956 | 3 | -- | 1 | 0 | 0 | 11.0 | -- | -- | -- | -- | 0.82 | -- |
| 1957 | 1 | -- | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.2 | -- | -- | -- | -- | 0.00 | -- |
| 1958 | 2 | -- | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4.1 | -- | -- | -- | -- | 2.08 | -- |
| Career | 8 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 19.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Did Johnny Kucks play in the postseason with the Yankees?
Yes, Johnny Kucks appeared in 8 postseason games for the New York Yankees. While Johnny Kucks didn't win a World Series ring, the postseason experience showed Johnny Kucks's value as a contributor during the Yankees' October runs.
Where was Johnny Kucks born?
Johnny Kucks was born in Hoboken, NJ, USA. Johnny Kucks went on to play for the New York Yankees from 1955-1959, representing the franchise at the major league level.
What were Johnny Kucks's career stats with the Yankees?
Johnny Kucks compiled a 42-35 record, a 3.89 ERA, 255 strikeouts, and 6 saves across 148 games on the mound for the New York Yankees. Johnny Kucks's pitching career with the Yankees covered the 1955-1959 seasons.