Kris Bubic
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2020-2026)
Kris Bubic is a pitcher who has played in Major League Baseball since 2020 for the Kansas City Royals and the Los Angeles Dodgers, a span of 7 seasons. Across 131 career appearances, he has gone 23-38 with a 4.10 ERA and 500 strikeouts. Kris Bubic is an All-Star. His career Pitcher PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of pitching impact — is 246.5.
- 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
- 6'3" / 225 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2020-07-31
- Awards
- All-Star
- Jersey
- #40
Full name: Kristofer Bubic
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | KCA | AL | 1 | 6 | 10 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 50.0 | 52 | 24 | 22 | 49 | 4.32 | 4.45 (+3%) | -372.7 |
| 2021 | KCA | AL | 6 | 7 | 29 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 130.0 | 121 | 64 | 59 | 114 | 4.43 | 4.27 (-4%) | -2839.6 |
| 2022 | KCA | AL | 3 | 13 | 28 | 27 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 129.0 | 156 | 80 | 63 | 110 | 5.58 | 3.97 (-41%) | -2614.7 |
| 2023 | KCA | AL | 0 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16.0 | 19 | 7 | 2 | 16 | 3.94 | 4.33 (+9%) | 682.9 |
| 2024 | KCA | AL | 1 | 1 | 27 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 30.1 | 26 | 9 | 5 | 39 | 2.67 | 4.08 (+35%) | 1626.4 |
| 2025 | KCA | AL | 8 | 7 | 20 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 116.1 | 98 | 33 | 39 | 116 | 2.55 | 4.16 (+39%) | 3764.2 |
| 2026 | LAD | NL | 4 | 2 | 14 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 55.0 | 40 | 23 | 26 | 56 | 3.76 | 4.18 (+10%) | - |
| Career · 7 seasons | 23 | 38 | 131 | 89 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 526.2 | 512 | 240 | 216 | 500 | 4.10 | — | 247 | ||
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.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 117 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .000 | .000 | .000 | .000 | 0 |
Career AVG .000 vs. league average .245 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.
Career OBP .000 vs. league average .316 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.
Career SLG .000 vs. league average .405 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.
Career OPS .000 vs. league average .721 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | KCA | AL | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2021 | KCA | AL | 29 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2022 | KCA | AL | 28 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2023 | KCA | AL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2024 | KCA | AL | 27 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2025 | KCA | AL | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 6 seasons | 117 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 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 (234 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 59 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Away | 58 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 59 | 238.1 | 251 | 118 | 95 | 204 | 4.46 |
| Away | 58 | 233.1 | 221 | 99 | 95 | 240 | 3.82 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-26 | KCR | CLE | L | 2.2 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| 2025-07-20 | KCR | MIA | W | 5.0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2025-07-09 | KCR | PIT | — | 5.2 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 0 |
| 2025-07-04 | KCR | AZ | W | 7.0 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 1 |
| 2025-06-29 | KCR | LAD | L | 5.0 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 1 |
| 2025-06-24 | KCR | TBR | L | 6.0 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 8 | 1 |
| 2025-06-18 | KCR | TEX | W | 5.1 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| 2025-06-11 | KCR | NYY | L | 4.1 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 0 |
| 2025-06-01 | KCR | DET | L | 7.0 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 9 | 0 |
| 2025-05-25 | KCR | MIN | — | 7.0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 9 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
Season-by-Season Fielding
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 117 |
Awards & Honors
| Year | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Pitcher of the Month | May |
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Kris Bubic: the record in brief
Active since a debut on July 31, 2020, Kris Bubic has a record on this page that is still being added to. The team column never changes: it is the Kansas City Royals from 2020 to 2025. Bubic played primarily as a pitcher and batted and threw left-handed. The bio adds a birth date on August 19, 1997, in Cupertino, CA, USA and a listed size of 6'3" and 225 pounds. The given name on file is Kristofer Bubic.
Bubic has pitched in 131 games, starting 89, and owns a 23-38 record and 4.10 ERA. The totals include 500 strikeouts. Bubic's 4.10 ERA was close to the 4.18 league figure for those seasons. 2025 brought Bubic a season-high 8 wins. 2025 was Bubic's sharpest full season, a 2.55 ERA against the league's 4.16. By Pitcher PIV, Baseball Data Hub's measure of run prevention relative to each season's league, Bubic's career adds up to 246.5.
Frequently Asked Questions about Kris Bubic
- What years did Kris Bubic play?
- Kris Bubic played in Major League Baseball from 2020 to 2026.
- Was Kris Bubic a pitcher?
- Yes. Kris Bubic pitched in the major leagues, recording 23 wins and 500 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Kris Bubic hit?
- Kris Bubic hit 0 career home runs.
- What teams has Kris Bubic played for?
- Kris Bubic has played for 2 teams: the Kansas City Royals (2020–2025) and the Los Angeles Dodgers (2026).
- Has Kris Bubic won a Cy Young Award?
- No. Kris Bubic has not won the Cy Young Award through the 2025 season, the latest in the site's award records.
- What awards has Kris Bubic won?
- Kris Bubic has been selected to 1 All-Star Game.
- What are Kris Bubic's career stats?
- In 131 games, Kris Bubic has gone 23-38 with a 4.10 ERA, 500 strikeouts, 526.2 innings pitched, and 1 saves.
- What position does Kris Bubic play?
- Kris Bubic plays primarily as a pitcher, the position where he has appeared in the most games.
- How tall is Kris Bubic and how much does he weigh?
- Kris Bubic is listed at 6 feet 3 inches and 225 pounds.
- What number does Kris Bubic wear?
- Kris Bubic wears number 40, according to MLB's 2026 roster data.
- What was Kris Bubic's career ERA?
- Kris Bubic finished with a 4.10 career ERA, going 23-38 with 500 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Kris Bubic have?
- Kris Bubic recorded 500 career strikeouts.
- How many All-Star Games has Kris Bubic made?
- Kris Bubic has been selected to 1 All-Star Game.