John Kruk

John Kruk
Kruk playing in 1992.
First baseman / Outfielder
Born: (1961-02-09) February 9, 1961 (age 55) Charleston, West Virginia
Batted: Left Threw: Left
MLB debut
April 7, 1986, for the San Diego Padres
Last MLB appearance
July 30, 1995, for the Chicago White Sox
MLB statistics
Batting average	.300
Home runs	100
Runs batted in	592
Teams
San Diego Padres (1986–1989) Philadelphia Phillies (1989–1994) Chicago White Sox (1995)
Career highlights and awards
3× All-Star (1991–1993)

John Martin Kruk (born February 9, 1961) is an American former Major League Baseball player and former baseball analyst for ESPN. He is currently a broadcaster for the Philadelphia Phillies, beginning with the 2017 season.

Kruk was raised in Keyser, West Virginia. He played baseball at Keyser High School, at Potomac State College, and at Allegany Community College, where Kruk played for Junior College Hall of Fame Coach Steve Bazarnic. Kruk was the first Major Leaguer to come out of Allegany and has been followed by four others (Stan Belinda, Steve Kline, Joe Beimel and Scott Seabol).

Kruk signed as a #3 Special Draft selection on June 13, 1981 with scout Hank Zacharias.He began his professional career with the San Diego Padres after being drafted in 1981. He played in such outposts as Walla Walla, Reno, Beaumont, and Las Vegas, before making his debut with the Padres in 1986. In this same year he played in the Liga Mexicana del Pacifico with the Mexicali Eagles. Kruk helped the Mexicali Eagles win both the League championship title and Caribbean Series Baseball Title.