Kevin Beirne
Born: 1/1/1974 in Houston, TX, USA
MLB Debut: 2000-05-17 | Final Game: 2002-09-28
Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 210 lbs
Full name: Kevin Patrick Beirne
Biography
Kevin Beirne, born in 1974, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 2000 to 2002. He made his debut with the Toronto Blue Jays and later played for the New York Mets, showcasing his talents primarily as a right-handed pitcher during a transitional period in the game that witnessed a shift towards more offensive play.
Over the course of his career, Beirne compiled a record of 3-3 and posted a career ERA of 6.09. He recorded a total of 63 strikeouts, demonstrating his potential as a strikeout pitcher, though he did not achieve any saves during his time in the majors. Despite the challenges he faced on the mound, Beirne's contributions to his teams were notable, as he navigated through the complexities of the game in the early 2000s, an era marked by heightened competition and evolving pitching strategies. His career, albeit brief, reflected the resilience and dedication required to compete at the highest levels of baseball.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 3 | 46 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 85.7 | 89 | 58 | 14 | 43 | 63 | 6.09 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | CHW | AL | 1 | 3 | 29 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 49.7 | 50 | 37 | 20 | 41 | 6.70 | - |
| 2001 | TOR | AL | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.0 | 13 | 10 | 6 | 5 | 12.86 | 0.0 |
| 2002 | LAD | NL | 2 | 0 | 12 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 29.0 | 26 | 11 | 17 | 17 | 3.41 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 46 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.400 | 0.400 | 0.400 | 0.800 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | CHW | AL | 29 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2001 | TOR | AL | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2002 | LAD | NL | 12 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.400 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 46 | 4 | 4 | 10 | 1 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | CHA | P | 29 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| 2001 | TOR | P | 5 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 2002 | LAN | P | 12 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 46 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | TOR | AL | $223,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $223,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas A&M University | College Station | TX | 1994 |