John Kruk

John Martin Kruk (born February 9, 1961 in Charleston, West Virginia, raised in Keyser, West Virginia in Mineral County the state's Eastern Panhandle) is an American former Major League Baseball player. He played baseball at Keyser High School in Keyser, West Virginia, at Potomac State College, and at Allegany Community College, 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.

Trivia & Quotes

• "No mascots on the field. Shoot anything that looked like it escaped from 'Sesame Street'." - when asked how he would change the game
• Provided funding for improvements to little league baseball fields in his hometown of Keyser, West Virginia
• He has one testicle. Hence the nickname One Nut Kruk.
• Grew up across the street from Gary Howell in Keyser, West Virginia