Alex Kvasnak

Alexander Kvasnak (/wɔːʃnæk/;[1] January 11, 1921 – September 26, 2002) was a Major League Baseball outfielder who played for the Washington Senators in 1942.

Alex Kvasnak
Outfielder
Born: (1921-01-11)January 11, 1921
Sagamore, Pennsylvania
Died: September 26, 2002(2002-09-26) (aged 81)
Arcadia, California
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 played5
At bats11
Hits2
Teams

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 would never play 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]

References
  1. Gammon, Wirt (18 April 1943). "Kvasnak a Sure Hero With Fans". Chattanooga Daily Times. p. 49.
  2. "Hornet Profiles: Alex Kvasnak". The Charlotte News. 10 April 1946. p. 10. Retrieved 11 January 2024.
  3. "Al Kvasnak Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Rookie Status & More". Baseball-Reference.com. Sports Reference. Retrieved 11 January 2024.
  4. "Alex Kvasnak Will Be Inducted In Service at Camp Meade Monday". Chattanooga Daily Times. 21 May 1943. p. 15. Retrieved 11 January 2024.
  5. "Sports Fans' Digest". Chattanooga Daily Times. 19 August 1944. p. 8. Retrieved 11 January 2024.


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