Mike Krsnich

Mike Krsnich
Mike Krsnich
Runs batted in	2
Games played	15
Teams
	Milwaukee Braves (1960, 1962); Taiyo Whales (1963–1965); Kintetsu Buffaloes (1966); Hanshin Tigers (1967);

Michael Krsnich (né Krznić; September 24, 1931 – April 30, 2011) was an American left fielder in Major League Baseball who played for the Milwaukee Braves during the 1960 and 1962 seasons. Listed at 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m), 190 lb., he batted and threw right-handed. His older brother, Rocky Krsnich, also played in the majors from 1949 to 1953.^[1]

Born in West Allis, Wisconsin, to a Montenegrin Serb father, Mike Krsnich was one of many baseball players whose career was interrupted during Korean War conflict.^[2] He was the brother of Rocky Krsnich (1927–2019) and Nick Krsnich (b. 1928).

Krsnich played briefly for the Braves in part of two seasons. He had previously signed by the

pinch-hitter in just 21 games.^[1]

Following his major league stint, Krsnich joined the

Taiyo Whales of the Japanese Central League from 1963 to 1965. He slugged a .500 average in his first two years in Japan, belting 36 home runs in 1964 to finish second to the legendary Sadaharu Oh, who hit 55 homers.^[3]

Krsnich opened 1966 with the

Minor league seasons between 1950 and 1969, batting .288 with 127 home runs in 1237 games.^[3]

Krsnich died in Mesquite, Nevada, at the age of 79.^[4]

Sources

External links

Career statistics and player information from Baseball Reference, or Baseball Reference (Minors)

[BRMaj-1] "Baseball Reference – Major league profile and statistics".

[2] Baseball in Wartime – Those Who Served

[BRMin-3] "Baseball Reference – Minor league career".

[4] Milwaukee Journal Sentinel – Obituary

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