Kenneth Peter Kravec is an American professional baseball scout and a former Major League pitcher and front office official. The 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m), 185 lb (84 kg) left-hander appeared in 160 games pitched, 128 as a starter, exclusively for the White Sox (1975–80) and the Cubs (1981–82).
Kravec graduated from Midpark High School, Middleburg Heights, Ohio, played college baseball at Ashland University, and was selected by the White Sox in the third round (69th overall) of the 1973 Major League Baseball draft. He was promoted to the White Sox in September 1975 after posting a record of 14–7 and an earned run average of 2.41 and was named to the Double-A Southern League's all-star team. In his Major League debut on September 4, he started against the Kansas City Royals but lasted only 21⁄3 innings, giving up only one hit but allowing seven bases on balls and three earned runs, taking the loss in a 7–1 Kansas City win.Kravec led all White Sox pitchers in strikeouts from 1977–79, and topped the ChiSox in wins in 1979 with 15. He led the American League in hit batsmen in 1978 (with ten) and tied for the lead in 1979 (14), and finished second in the National League in that category (4) in strike-shortened 1981.
After the White Sox signed free agent catcher Carlton Fisk during the 1980–81 offseason, Fisk found that Kravec was sporting the No. 27 uniform the future Hall of Famer had previously worn with the Boston Red Sox. As a result, Fisk reversed the digits and would wear No. 72 during his 13-year career with Chicago. Both numbers have been retired by their respective teams. Ironically, Kravec was traded to the Cubs (the crosstown rivals of the White Sox) for right-hander Dennis Lamp on March 28, 1981, just a few weeks into Fisk's tenure with the club.
All told, Kravec allowed 814 hits and 404 bases on balls in 8582⁄3 Major League innings pitched, with 557 strikeouts, six shutouts, 24 complete games, and one save. His one save came on May 9, 1979 when he recorded the final out of the game to nail down a 5-4 victory over the Tigers. He remained in baseball after his active career ended as a scout for the Royals, Florida Marlins, Cubs and Tampa Bay Rays.
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Some of their strengths
Ken Kravec has many admirable traits.
Based on spiritual traditions from around the world, they are someone who can be described as Intelligent, Confident, Optimistic, Extroverted, Passionate, Charming, and Ambitious.
Bold and Confident
According to Mysticism’s Astrology tradition, Ken Kravec is someone who is a bold, confident, energetic, and optimistic person, who is able to combine personal warmth and charisma with intelligence. A person who is charismatic and resourceful.
Active and Precise
Based on Daoism’s Ba-Zi or ‘Chinese Zodiac’ tradition, people who know Ken Kravec well know them as someone who can be tough, active, and sharp, like a sword.
Independent and Organized
According to Hinduism’s Jyotisha or ‘Vedic Astrology’ tradition, many would also describe Ken Kravec as someone who is independent, organized, inventive, and generous.
A person who is curious and a loves learning, who seems to always know what to say, who has an optimism that can overcome any difficult situation, and who seems to be able to master almost any skill.
Intelligent and Leadership-oriented
Based on the Mayan Tzolk’in or ‘Mayan Astrology’ tradition, Ken Kravec is someone who is able to see things that others don't, and who can be an effective guide or mentor to others.
They are also someone who is active, giving, optimistic, and cheerful, and who possesses a charisma that attracts friends and admirers.
Creative and Leadership-oriented
According to Judaism’s Kabbalah tradition, Ken Kravec tends to be someone who is a natural leader, with determination, motivational powers, and who takes obligations seriously. Who has charisma, a sense of humor, and who tends to attract attention.
Some of Ken Kravec's challenges
While Ken Kravec has many strengths, nobody is perfect. They also have some challenging traits they need to manage.
For example, Ken Kravec can be Hypocritical, Arrogant, Status-seeking, Self-centered, Domineering, Impatient, and Pleasure-seeking.
Arrogant and Status-seeking
One of Ken Kravec's key challenges is that they are someone who can come across as arrogant and status-seeking.
Domineering and Impatient
Ken Kravec is someone who can be demanding, egotistical, and controlling, can have a lack of judgment regarding personal finances, be argumentative and stubborn, and who can have a tendency to be withdrawn and spend time in self-imposed isolation.
Domineering and Stubborn
Finally, Ken Kravec also can be too rebellious, not respond to criticism well, and be too emotional and extreme about things.
