John Kruk was born on February 9, 1961, in Charleston, West Virginia. He was a left-handed first baseman and outfielder throughout his 10-year career in Major League Baseball (MLB). Kruk started his baseball journey at Keyser High School, where he played on the school's team. He then went on to attend Allegany College of Maryland and became an outfielder, leading the Trojans to a 42-2 record two years in a row. John Kruk's performance in college earned him a scholarship to play at the Division I level of the University of Charleston. More about John Kruk
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The most expensive item with a signature of John Kruk (2022 Topps Series 2 John Kruk 35th Anniversary Platinum Numbered 1/1 Autograph) was sold in February 2023 for $365.00 while the cheapest item (John Kruk Signed Baseball Card) found a new owner for $0.01 in July 2014. The month with the most items sold (36) was August 2021 with an average selling price of $16.30 for an autographed item of John Kruk. Sold items reached their highest average selling price in August 2016 with $59.99 and the month that saw the lowest prices with $1.04 was September 2009. In average, an autographed item from John Kruk is worth $10.49.
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John Kruk on Bryce Harper: 'I Don't Think Anyone Is Worth $300 Million' (02/26/19): Free agent outfielder Bryce Harper is rumored to be looking for a contract worth more than $300 million. But according to former Phillies All-Star and current baseball analyst John Kruk, no player is worth that much money.
Ex-Phillie John Kruk offers take on Boston Red Sox pitcher and N.J. native Rick (04/01/15): What did Kruk have to say about Porcello?
ESPN's Dan Shulman and John Kruk to call Sunday night's Boston Red Sox-New York (07/30/14): Congratulations! Your weather is set to . You can change the location at any time. Don't have an account?
ESPN's Dan Shulman, John Kruk to Call "Sunday Night Baseball" atop Green Monster (07/30/14): The duo will be joined by ESPN MLB Insider Buster Olney who will provide reports from the field.
Chris Berman And John Kruk Caught on Hot Mic During Stand Up to Cancer Moment (07/14/14): Not a great look.
MLB: Naples residents, ex-teammates John Kruk, Sterling Hitchcock remember Tony (06/2014): The best pure hitter he has ever seen.
ESPN's John Kruk picks Detroit Tigers to reach World Series (03/2014): No Jose Iglesias, Andy Dirks or Bruce Rondon? No problem. The Detroit Tigers are still John Kruk’s pick to represent the American League in the World Series.
John Kruk, professional hitter (08/2013): It's hard to believe now, but when John Kruk first reached the major leagues in 1986 he was beardless and, if not skinny, svelte compared to his later playing days.
Won't Someone At ESPN Get John Kruk A Towel? (07/2013): Goodness. Either that or turn up the AC. And maybe get him a new shirt. Thanks. And please hurry. I know this happened this morning, but still. No one wants to see the Krukker drown to death in his flopsweat. Read more...
Zoo With Roy: A cat that looks like John Kruk ? (03/2013): Our favorite penguin Zoo With Roy received a picture sent to the bolg of a fan's grumpy-looking cat, named "Dozer," wearing a Phillies sundae helmet. The fan claims that the cat is actually former Phillies catcher John Kruk . Here is the original photo:
ESPN gives John Kruk marquee on-air assignment (12/2012): ESPN has announced John Kruk will be the new analyst for its marquee Sunday night MLB games. Kruk will replace Terry Francona , who recently left ESPN to manage the Cleveland Indians.
John Kruk loves the LPGA tour (11/2012): Natalie Gulbis and John Kruk at the CME Group Titleholders. / Steve DiMeglio, USA TODAY Sports NAPLES, Fla. â?? John Kruk counts the LPGA tour among his passions.
No doubt A's can rally from 2-0 deficit but they won't do it, says ESPN analyst (10/2012): ESPN's Curt Schilling predicts the A's will be "three and done."
Video: John Kruk Eating Ribs in Slow Motion, Set to Chariots of Fire (07/2012): Just what the title says, folks.
Phillies Wall Of Fame Honoree John Kruk On Hand For Legends Luncheon (08/2011): The Phillies held their annual Legends Luncheon today ahead of alumni weekend. As part of the festivities, former first baseman John Kruk will be inducted into the Wall of Fame.
John Kruk: Wall of Famer (06/2011): The former first baseman will be inducted this summer.
John Kruk talks Phillies - 1993 and 2011 versions (05/2011): No one had to tell John Kruk to make himself at home. It's been 17 years since he wore a Phillies uniform, but he said it feels like he never took it off.
My Favorite Phillie: John Kruk (04/2011): Bring back the mullet!