John Kruk reminisces about his infamous at bat against Randy Johnson
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Last updated Jun 19, 2026
During an NBC Sports Philadelphia broadcast on June 18, John Kruk suggested he may have been drinking before his renowned at bat against Randy Johnson during the 1993 MLB All-Star Game. While discussing the at bat with Mike Schmidt and George Brett, Kruk recalled the difficult confrontation with Johnson, where he struggled to make contact, ultimately waving at pitches with a lack of effort. Kruk humorously noted, 'I thought I was gonna call in dead' when reflecting on the experience. This commentary comes as the Phillies faced the Mets, linking past performances to current narratives.
- •Kruk faced Johnson in the 1993 MLB All-Star Game
- •He appeared to struggle against Johnson's pitching
- •Kruk joked about possibly drinking before the at bat
- •The discussion took place during a Phillies-Mets game broadcast
- •Kruk's at bat has become a notable moment in MLB lore
- 3:26 AMYahoo Sports — John Kruk Suggests He’d Been Drinking Before Comically Horrendous At Bat Against Randy Johnson
"Philadelphia Phillies play-by-play man John Kruk suggested on Thursday that he had been drinking before his comically inept at bat against Randy Johnson in the 1993 MLB All-Star Game.
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