Rick Kreuger, the American baseball pitcher who played for the Boston Red Sox, died on May 7, 2026.
Born Richard Allen Kreuger on November 3, 1948, he appeared in Major League Baseball from 1975 through 1978 for the Red Sox and the Cleveland Indians. Listed at 6 feet 2 inches and 185 pounds, he batted right-handed and threw left-handed.
Kreuger began his college career at Grand Rapids Junior College before transferring to Michigan State University, and he made his major league debut with Boston on September 6, 1975.
Richard Allen Kreuger (November 3, 1948 – May 7, 2026) was an American professional baseball pitcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 1975 through 1978 for the Boston Red Sox and Cleveland Indians. Listed at 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m), 185 lb (84 kg), he batted right-handed and threw left-handed.