Ken Cloude

Ken Cloude, born in 1975, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1997 to 1999 and again in 2008. He made his debut with the Seattle Mariners and had a career that included stints with various teams. Cloude's playing style was characterized by his ability to strike out batters, evidenced by his total of 195 strikeouts over his career, although he faced challenges with consistency, culminating in a career earned run average (ERA) of 6.56. Throughout his time in the majors, he recorded a win-loss record of 16-16 and achieved one save. Cloude's career unfolded during a dynamic era in baseball, marked by the offensive explosion of the late 1990s and early 2000s. While he may not have reached the heights of some of his contemporaries, his contributions to the teams he played for, particularly in the Mariners' organization, were significant as he navigated the complexities of pitching in a high-scoring environment. After his final appearance in 2008, Cloude left a legacy as a player who persevered through the ups and downs of a professional baseball career.