Kurt Birkins
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2006-2008)
Kurt Birkins was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 2006 to 2008 for the Baltimore Orioles and the Tampa Bay Rays, a span of 3 seasons. Across 60 career appearances, he went 6-4 with a 5.85 ERA and 64 strikeouts. His career Pitcher PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of pitching impact — is 279.0.
- W (Wins):
- Games credited to a pitcher whose team took a lead it never surrendered while he was the pitcher of record.
- ERA (Earned Run Average):
- Earned runs allowed per nine innings pitched: (ER × 9) ÷ IP. The primary measure of pitching effectiveness.
- SO (Strikeouts):
- For a batter, times retired on a third strike; for a pitcher, batters retired on a third strike.
- WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched):
- Baserunners allowed per inning: (BB + H) ÷ IP. Under 1.00 is elite.
Data updated
- Position
- Pitcher
- Bats / Throws
- L / L
- Height / Weight
- 6'2" / 188 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2006-05-04
- Last Game
- 2008-05-04
Full name: Kurt Daniel Birkins
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | BAL | AL | 5 | 2 | 35 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 31.0 | 25 | 17 | 16 | 27 | 4.94 | 4.53 (-9%) | -305.4 |
| 2007 | BAL | AL | 1 | 2 | 19 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 34.1 | 52 | 31 | 14 | 30 | 8.13 | 4.47 (-82%) | 310.9 |
| 2008 | TBA | AL | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10.0 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 7 | 0.90 | 4.32 (+79%) | 273.5 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 6 | 4 | 60 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 75.1 | 82 | 49 | 35 | 64 | 5.85 | — | 279 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | BAL | AL | 35 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2007 | BAL | AL | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2008 | TBA | AL | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 60 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (120 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 27 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Away | 33 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 27 | 31.0 | 37 | 21 | 12 | 33 | 6.10 |
| Away | 33 | 44.1 | 45 | 28 | 23 | 31 | 5.68 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008-05-04 | TBR | BOS | — | 2.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2008-05-02 | TBR | BOS | — | 2.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2008-04-30 | TBR | BAL | — | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2008-04-29 | TBR | BAL | — | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2008-04-18 | TBR | CHW | — | 2.2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 2008-04-16 | TBR | MIN | — | 1.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2007-09-29 | BAL | NYY | — | 0.1 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2007-09-26 | BAL | TOR | — | 4.1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| 2007-09-22 | BAL | TEX | — | 2.1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 2007-09-17 | BAL | NYY | — | 1.1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 60 |
Salary History
Kurt Birkins's recorded salaries total $397,600 over 1 season, in 2008. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Birkins's career ran from 2006 to 2008. No salary is recorded for 2006 and 2007.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | TBA | AL | $397,600 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $397,600 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles Pierce College | Woodland Hills | CA | 2000 |
| University of California - Los Angeles | Los Angeles | CA | 1999 |
Kurt Birkins: the record in brief
According to the bio, Kurt Birkins debuted on May 4, 2006 and played a final game on May 4, 2008. By club, Birkins's seasons break down as the Baltimore Orioles (2006 through 2007) and the Tampa Bay Rays (2008). At 6 feet, 2 inches and 188 pounds, Birkins is listed as a pitcher. Birkins threw and hit left-handed, per the bio block. Birkins was born on August 11, 1980, in West Hills, CA, USA. Birkins's full given name, per the bio, is Kurt Daniel Birkins.
Birkins's career pitching line is 6 wins, 4 losses and a 5.85 ERA over 60 appearances. Also on Birkins's record: 64 strikeouts. The league ERA over Birkins's seasons was 4.44, so the 5.85 figure ran 31.8% worse than average. No season topped the 5 wins of 2006. 2006 was Birkins's sharpest full season, a 4.94 ERA against the league's 4.53. By Pitcher PIV, Baseball Data Hub's measure of run prevention relative to each season's league, Birkins's career adds up to 279.0.
Birkins appears at one position only: pitcher, in 60 games. On the mound, the fielding record shows 0 errors alongside 0 putouts and 13 assists.
Frequently Asked Questions about Kurt Birkins
- What years did Kurt Birkins play?
- Kurt Birkins played in Major League Baseball from 2006 to 2008.
- Was Kurt Birkins a pitcher?
- Yes. Kurt Birkins pitched in the major leagues, recording 6 wins and 64 strikeouts.
- What teams did Kurt Birkins play for?
- Kurt Birkins played for 2 teams: the Baltimore Orioles (2006–2007) and the Tampa Bay Rays (2008).
- What were Kurt Birkins's career stats?
- In 60 games, Kurt Birkins went 6-4 with a 5.85 ERA, 64 strikeouts, and 75.1 innings pitched.
- How much did Kurt Birkins earn in his career?
- Kurt Birkins's recorded salaries total $397,600 over 1 season, in 2008. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Birkins's career ran from 2006 to 2008. No salary is recorded for 2006 and 2007.
- What was Kurt Birkins's salary?
- Kurt Birkins's recorded salary was $397,600 in 2008.
- What position did Kurt Birkins play?
- Kurt Birkins played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Kurt Birkins and how much did he weigh?
- Kurt Birkins was listed at 6 feet 2 inches and 188 pounds.
- What was Kurt Birkins's career ERA?
- Kurt Birkins finished with a 5.85 career ERA, going 6-4 with 64 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Kurt Birkins have?
- Kurt Birkins recorded 64 career strikeouts.
- Is Kurt Birkins in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Kurt Birkins has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.