Kirk Bullinger
Born: 10/28/1969 in New Orleans, LA, USA
MLB Debut: 1998-08-30 | Final Game: 2004-09-06
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 170 lbs
Full name: Kirk Matthew Bullinger
Biography
Kirk Bullinger was born in 1969 and made his mark in Major League Baseball as a pitcher from 1998 until his retirement in 2004. Over the course of his career, he played for several teams, showcasing his skills on the mound during a time when the game was increasingly defined by power hitting and offensive prowess. Bullinger's professional journey culminated in a record of 2-0, with an earned run average (ERA) of 6.53, and he recorded 22 strikeouts along with one save, highlighting his role as a reliable option in the bullpen during his tenure.
Bullinger's career unfolded in an era characterized by the offensive explosion of the late 1990s and early 2000s, where pitchers faced the challenge of navigating through lineups filled with powerful hitters. Despite the ups and downs typical of many players in the league, Bullinger's contributions to his teams were significant, providing depth and flexibility in the pitching rotation. His experience and determination reflected the spirit of many players from his generation, who adapted to the evolving nature of the game while striving for excellence on the field.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 0 | 49 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 51.0 | 63 | 37 | 8 | 13 | 22 | 6.53 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | WSN | NL | 1 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.0 | 14 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 9.00 | - |
| 1999 | BOS | AL | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.0 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 4.50 | 0.0 |
| 2000 | PHI | NL | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.3 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 5.40 | 0.0 |
| 2003 | HOU | NL | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8.0 | 7 | 6 | 1 | 5 | 6.75 | 0.0 |
| 2004 | HOU | NL | 1 | 0 | 27 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 30.7 | 36 | 21 | 10 | 11 | 6.16 | -820.0 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 49 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0.000 | 0.200 | 0.000 | 0.200 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | WSN | NL | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1999 | BOS | AL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2000 | PHI | NL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2003 | HOU | NL | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2004 | HOU | NL | 27 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 49 | 0 | 6 | 17 | 0 | 1 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | MON | P | 8 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999 | BOS | P | 4 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 2000 | PHI | P | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003 | HOU | P | 7 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004 | HOU | P | 27 | 0 | 4 | 10 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 49 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | MON | NL | $170,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $170,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southeastern Louisiana University | Hammond | LA | 1990, 1991, 1992 |