Kendall Graveman
Born: 12/21/1990 in Alexander City, AL, USA
MLB Debut: 2014-09-05 | Final Game: 2022-10-03
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 200 lbs
Full name: Kendall Chase Graveman
Biography
Kendall Graveman, born in 1990, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 2014 to 2022. He made his Major League Baseball debut with the Toronto Blue Jays and went on to play for several teams, including the Oakland Athletics and the Chicago White Sox. Throughout his career, Graveman was known for his competitive spirit and effective pitching style, which combined a solid fastball with impressive command, allowing him to maintain a respectable ERA of 3.95 over his tenure.
Graveman finished his career with a record of 37 wins and 43 losses, showcasing his ability to contribute to his teams in various roles, including as a starter and a reliever. He recorded 494 strikeouts and secured 24 saves, demonstrating his versatility on the mound. As the game evolved during his playing years, Graveman navigated the challenges of a competitive era in Major League Baseball, marked by an emphasis on analytics and specialized pitching strategies. His contributions to the teams he played for and his resilience in overcoming injuries solidified his place in the baseball community.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 37 | 43 | 280 | 80 | 3 | 1 | 24 | 652.0 | 650 | 286 | 77 | 220 | 494 | 3.95 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | TOR | AL | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4.7 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 3.86 | 0.0 |
| 2015 | OAK | AL | 6 | 9 | 21 | 21 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 115.7 | 126 | 52 | 38 | 77 | 4.05 | -1900.2 |
| 2016 | OAK | AL | 10 | 11 | 31 | 31 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 186.0 | 196 | 85 | 47 | 108 | 4.11 | -984.8 |
| 2017 | OAK | AL | 6 | 4 | 19 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 105.3 | 114 | 49 | 32 | 70 | 4.19 | 62.3 |
| 2018 | OAK | AL | 1 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 34.3 | 44 | 29 | 13 | 27 | 7.60 | -1789.3 |
| 2020 | SEA | AL | 1 | 3 | 11 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18.7 | 15 | 12 | 8 | 15 | 5.79 | 89.2 |
| 2021 | HOU | AL | 1 | 1 | 23 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 23.0 | 20 | 8 | 12 | 27 | 3.13 | 381.7 |
| 2021 | SEA | AL | 4 | 0 | 30 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 33.0 | 15 | 3 | 8 | 34 | 0.82 | 1136.5 |
| 2022 | CHW | AL | 3 | 4 | 65 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 65.0 | 65 | 23 | 26 | 66 | 3.18 | - |
| 2023 | CHW | AL | 3 | 4 | 45 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 44.0 | 33 | 17 | 20 | 42 | 3.48 | - |
| 2023 | HOU | AL | 2 | 2 | 23 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22.3 | 18 | 6 | 16 | 24 | 2.42 | -375.6 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 280 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | TOR | AL | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2015 | OAK | AL | 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2016 | OAK | AL | 31 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2017 | OAK | AL | 19 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2018 | OAK | AL | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2020 | SEA | AL | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2021 | HOU | AL | 23 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2021 | SEA | AL | 30 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2022 | CHW | AL | 65 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2023 | CHW | AL | 45 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2023 | HOU | AL | 23 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | WS | HOU | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 |
| 2021 | ALDS1 | HOU | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| 2021 | ALCS | HOU | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Playoff Career Pitching
| W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 11.0 | 7 | 2 | 4 | 11 | 1.64 |
Playoff Pitching by Year
| Year | Round | Team | W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | ALCS | HOU | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 4.0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 0.00 |
| 2021 | ALDS1 | HOU | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3.0 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 3.00 |
| 2021 | WS | HOU | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 4.0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 2.25 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 280 | 80 | 49 | 72 | 8 | 8 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | TOR | P | 5 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | OAK | P | 21 | 21 | 11 | 11 | 2 | 1 |
| 2016 | OAK | P | 31 | 31 | 15 | 27 | 0 | 2 |
| 2017 | OAK | P | 19 | 19 | 12 | 15 | 2 | 4 |
| 2018 | OAK | P | 7 | 7 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| 2020 | SEA | P | 11 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | HOU | P | 23 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | SEA | P | 30 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | CHA | P | 65 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 1 | 0 |
| 2023 | CHA | P | 45 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | HOU | P | 23 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 280 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | OAK | AL | $512,500 |
| 2015 | OAK | AL | $507,500 |
| Total Career Earnings | $1,020,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mississippi State University | Mississippi State | MS | 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 |