Aaron Crow
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2011-2014)
Aaron Crow was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 2011 to 2014 for the Kansas City Royals, a span of 4 seasons. Across 254 career appearances, he went 20-11 with a 3.43 ERA and 208 strikeouts. Aaron Crow was an All-Star.
- 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
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'3" / 195 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2011-03-31
- Last Game
- 2014-09-28
- Awards
- All-Star
Full name: Aaron James Crow
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | KCA | AL | 4 | 4 | 57 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 62.0 | 55 | 19 | 31 | 65 | 2.76 | 3.94 (+30%) | -253.6 |
| 2012 | KCA | AL | 3 | 1 | 73 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 64.2 | 54 | 25 | 22 | 65 | 3.48 | 4.01 (+13%) | 1735.0 |
| 2013 | KCA | AL | 7 | 5 | 57 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 48.0 | 49 | 18 | 22 | 44 | 3.38 | 3.87 (+13%) | -568.9 |
| 2014 | KCA | AL | 6 | 1 | 67 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 59.0 | 52 | 27 | 24 | 34 | 4.12 | 3.74 (-10%) | -2452.6 |
| Career · 4 seasons | 20 | 11 | 254 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 233.2 | 210 | 89 | 99 | 208 | 3.43 | — | -1,540 | ||
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | KCA | AL | 57 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2012 | KCA | AL | 73 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2013 | KCA | AL | 57 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2014 | KCA | AL | 67 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 4 seasons | 254 | 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 (508 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 130 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Away | 124 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 130 | 122.2 | 112 | 44 | 44 | 112 | 3.23 |
| Away | 124 | 111.0 | 98 | 45 | 55 | 96 | 3.65 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014-09-28 | KCR | CHW | — | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2014-09-24 | KCR | CLE | — | 0.1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014-09-19 | KCR | DET | — | 1.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2014-09-14 | KCR | BOS | — | 0.2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 2014-09-11 | KCR | BOS | — | 1.0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014-09-09 | KCR | DET | — | 1.2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014-09-07 | KCR | NYY | — | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2014-09-02 | KCR | TEX | SV | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2014-08-24 | KCR | TEX | — | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014-08-23 | KCR | TEX | — | 1.0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 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 | 254 |
Salary History
Aaron Crow's recorded salaries total $5,755,000 over 4 seasons, 2011 to 2014. Crow's career, 2011 to 2014, falls within 1985 to 2016, the years the salary data covers.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | KCA | AL | $1,475,000 |
| 2013 | KCA | AL | $1,280,000 |
| 2012 | KCA | AL | $1,600,000 |
| 2011 | KCA | AL | $1,400,000 |
| Total recorded salary | $5,755,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Missouri Columbia | Columbia | MO | 2006, 2007, 2008 |
Aaron Crow: the record in brief
Between the debut on March 31, 2011 and the final game on September 28, 2014, Aaron Crow built the record summarized on this page. Crow's only club in the season tables is the Kansas City Royals. Listed as a pitcher, Crow both batted and threw right-handed. The recorded size is 6'3" and 195 pounds. Crow was born on November 10, 1986, in Topeka, KS, USA. Crow's full given name, per the bio, is Aaron James Crow.
The pitching table credits Crow with a 20-11 record and a 3.43 ERA in 254 games. Crow had 208 strikeouts. That 3.43 ERA compares with a 3.89 league average across the same seasons, 11.9% better. Crow won 7 games in 2013, the most of any season listed. The strikeout high was 65 in 2011. In 2011, one of the busiest seasons, Crow posted a 2.76 ERA; the league figure that year was 3.94.
All-Star selections appear in Crow's bio as All-Star.
Crow's listed earnings total $5,755,000; the highest single salary was $1,600,000, in 2012. The college table lists University of Missouri Columbia in 2006, 2007, and 2008. Retrosheet box scores cover 508 of Crow's games, and the full game log is linked from the splits section.
Every defensive appearance on record for Crow, 254 games, came at pitcher. The fielding table credits Crow with 18 putouts, 22 assists and 1 errors on the mound.
Frequently Asked Questions about Aaron Crow
- What years did Aaron Crow play?
- Aaron Crow played in Major League Baseball from 2011 to 2014.
- Was Aaron Crow a pitcher?
- Yes. Aaron Crow pitched in the major leagues, recording 20 wins and 208 strikeouts.
- What teams did Aaron Crow play for?
- Aaron Crow played for one team, the Kansas City Royals (2011–2014).
- Did Aaron Crow win a Cy Young Award?
- No. Aaron Crow did not win the Cy Young Award.
- What awards did Aaron Crow win?
- Aaron Crow was selected to 1 All-Star Game.
- What were Aaron Crow's career stats?
- In 254 games, Aaron Crow went 20-11 with a 3.43 ERA, 208 strikeouts, 233.2 innings pitched, and 6 saves.
- How much did Aaron Crow earn in his career?
- Aaron Crow's recorded salaries total $5,755,000 over 4 seasons, 2011 to 2014. Crow's career, 2011 to 2014, falls within 1985 to 2016, the years the salary data covers.
- What was Aaron Crow's salary?
- Aaron Crow's last recorded salary was $1,475,000, in 2014. His highest recorded salary was $1,600,000, in 2012, and his lowest was $1,280,000, in 2013. The Salary History table lists each season from 2011 to 2014.
- What position did Aaron Crow play?
- Aaron Crow played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Aaron Crow and how much did he weigh?
- Aaron Crow was listed at 6 feet 3 inches and 195 pounds.
- What was Aaron Crow's career ERA?
- Aaron Crow finished with a 3.43 career ERA, going 20-11 with 208 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Aaron Crow have?
- Aaron Crow recorded 208 career strikeouts.
- Is Aaron Crow in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Aaron Crow has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.
- How many All-Star Games did Aaron Crow make?
- Aaron Crow was selected to 1 All-Star Game.