John Kruk

Former major league baseball All-Star John Kruk joined ESPN in 2004 as one of their main studio analysts for "Baseball Tonight." He primarily appears on "Baseball Tonight" from Sunday through Wednesday each week during the season, and almost daily during the playoffs and World Series.

Prior to joining ESPN, Kruk worked as a game analyst for the Philadelphia Phillies and was a member of Fox Sports Net's "BEST DAMN SPORTS SHOW PERIOD." Since joining ESPN, Kruk has received numerous marketing opportunities, securing deals with Hershey's and Microsoft. He appears on Hershey's packaging and serves as a spokesperson for Microsoft's Windows Live Expo. Additionally, Kruk hosts his own weekly radio show in Philadelphia.

The former three-time All-Star outfielder/first baseman retired in 1995 after a 10-year major league career with the San Diego Padres, Philadelphia Phillies, and the Chicago White Sox. Kruk had a cameo as a baseball teammate of Wesley Snipes in the movie "The Fan" with Robert DeNiro. After retiring, he opened a bar in West Virginia named "Third Base." His charismatic presence was instrumental in leading the Philadelphia Phillies from last place in 1992 to first place in 1993, culminating in a World Series appearance. Born on February 9, 1961, in Charleston, West Virginia, Kruk currently resides in New Jersey with his wife Melissa and their two children.