Kevin Gross
Born: 6/8/1961 in Downey, CA, USA
MLB Debut: 1983-06-25 | Final Game: 1997-07-25
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'5" | Weight: 203 lbs
Full name: Kevin Frank Gross
Biography
Kevin Gross was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1983 to 1997. Born in 1961, Gross made a significant impact in Major League Baseball during a time when the game was transitioning into a more offense-driven era. He played for several teams throughout his career, showcasing his skills on the mound with a record of 142-158 and an earned run average (ERA) of 4.11. Over his time in the league, he accumulated 1,727 strikeouts and recorded 5 saves, demonstrating his versatility and ability to contribute in various pitching roles.
Gross was selected as an All-Star during his career, a testament to his talents and the respect he earned from both fans and peers in the game. His playing style was characterized by a strong presence on the mound, where he utilized a combination of speed and strategic thinking to navigate through lineups. Despite the ups and downs of his win-loss record, Gross remained a reliable pitcher known for his durability and competitive spirit, leaving a lasting legacy in the sport. His contributions to baseball are remembered as part of an era marked by evolving strategies and the emergence of powerful hitters.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 142 | 158 | 474 | 368 | 42 | 14 | 5 | 2487.7 | 2519 | 1137 | 230 | 986 | 1727 | 4.11 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | PHI | NL | 4 | 6 | 17 | 17 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 96.0 | 100 | 38 | 35 | 66 | 3.56 | -1115.0 |
| 1984 | PHI | NL | 8 | 5 | 44 | 14 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 129.0 | 140 | 59 | 44 | 84 | 4.12 | 1322.2 |
| 1985 | PHI | NL | 15 | 13 | 38 | 31 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 205.7 | 194 | 78 | 81 | 151 | 3.41 | 3744.1 |
| 1986 | PHI | NL | 12 | 12 | 37 | 36 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 241.7 | 240 | 108 | 94 | 154 | 4.02 | -1880.1 |
| 1987 | PHI | NL | 9 | 16 | 34 | 33 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 200.7 | 205 | 97 | 87 | 110 | 4.35 | -3216.5 |
| 1988 | PHI | NL | 12 | 14 | 33 | 33 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 231.7 | 209 | 95 | 89 | 162 | 3.69 | 353.0 |
| 1989 | WSN | NL | 11 | 12 | 31 | 31 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 201.3 | 188 | 98 | 88 | 158 | 4.38 | - |
| 1990 | WSN | NL | 9 | 12 | 31 | 26 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 163.3 | 171 | 83 | 65 | 111 | 4.57 | - |
| 1991 | LAD | NL | 10 | 11 | 46 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 115.7 | 123 | 46 | 50 | 95 | 3.58 | - |
| 1992 | LAD | NL | 8 | 13 | 34 | 30 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 204.7 | 182 | 72 | 77 | 158 | 3.17 | - |
| 1993 | LAD | NL | 13 | 13 | 33 | 32 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 202.3 | 224 | 93 | 74 | 150 | 4.14 | - |
| 1994 | LAD | NL | 9 | 7 | 25 | 23 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 157.3 | 162 | 63 | 43 | 124 | 3.60 | - |
| 1995 | TEX | AL | 9 | 15 | 31 | 30 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 183.7 | 200 | 113 | 89 | 106 | 5.54 | -4733.7 |
| 1996 | TEX | AL | 11 | 8 | 28 | 19 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 129.3 | 151 | 75 | 50 | 78 | 5.22 | -1715.6 |
| 1997 | LAA | AL | 2 | 1 | 12 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 25.3 | 30 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 6.75 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 478 | 660 | 41 | 106 | 19 | 1 | 6 | 36 | 3 | 31 | 277 | 0.161 | 0.201 | 0.220 | 0.420 | -3833.5 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | PHI | NL | 17 | 33 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 14 | 0.091 | 0.0 |
| 1984 | PHI | NL | 44 | 30 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 21 | 0.067 | 0.0 |
| 1985 | PHI | NL | 39 | 65 | 1 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 23 | 0.138 | -523.1 |
| 1986 | PHI | NL | 37 | 80 | 6 | 15 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 22 | 0.188 | -448.3 |
| 1987 | PHI | NL | 34 | 63 | 4 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 25 | 0.190 | -408.4 |
| 1988 | PHI | NL | 33 | 75 | 6 | 13 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 28 | 0.173 | -527.1 |
| 1989 | WSN | NL | 31 | 64 | 5 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 32 | 0.141 | -455.4 |
| 1990 | WSN | NL | 32 | 50 | 3 | 10 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 21 | 0.200 | -179.7 |
| 1991 | LAD | NL | 48 | 25 | 4 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 14 | 0.280 | 0.0 |
| 1992 | LAD | NL | 34 | 63 | 3 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 26 | 0.095 | -649.5 |
| 1993 | LAD | NL | 33 | 64 | 6 | 13 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 5 | 32 | 0.203 | -265.4 |
| 1994 | LAD | NL | 25 | 47 | 2 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 18 | 0.149 | -376.5 |
| 1995 | TEX | AL | 31 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1996 | TEX | AL | 28 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1997 | LAA | AL | 12 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 474 | 368 | 181 | 343 | 22 | 19 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | PHI | P | 17 | 17 | 11 | 13 | 0 | 0 |
| 1984 | PHI | P | 44 | 14 | 9 | 22 | 2 | 3 |
| 1985 | PHI | P | 38 | 31 | 18 | 34 | 3 | 0 |
| 1986 | PHI | P | 37 | 36 | 25 | 28 | 2 | 2 |
| 1987 | PHI | P | 34 | 33 | 13 | 23 | 3 | 1 |
| 1988 | PHI | P | 33 | 33 | 13 | 34 | 2 | 2 |
| 1989 | MON | P | 31 | 31 | 15 | 25 | 2 | 1 |
| 1990 | MON | P | 31 | 26 | 6 | 13 | 1 | 0 |
| 1991 | LAN | P | 46 | 10 | 9 | 14 | 1 | 0 |
| 1992 | LAN | P | 34 | 30 | 11 | 25 | 1 | 2 |
| 1993 | LAN | P | 33 | 32 | 11 | 40 | 0 | 1 |
| 1994 | LAN | P | 25 | 23 | 14 | 29 | 1 | 1 |
| 1995 | TEX | P | 31 | 30 | 15 | 20 | 2 | 5 |
| 1996 | TEX | P | 28 | 19 | 11 | 19 | 2 | 1 |
| 1997 | ANA | P | 12 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 474 |
Awards & Honors
| Year | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | Player of the Week | Week of 1992-08-22 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | TEX | AL | $3,300,000 |
| 1995 | TEX | AL | $2,888,890 |
| 1994 | LAN | NL | $2,700,000 |
| 1993 | LAN | NL | $1,966,667 |
| 1992 | LAN | NL | $2,216,667 |
| 1991 | LAN | NL | $2,166,667 |
| 1990 | MON | NL | $950,000 |
| 1989 | MON | NL | $850,000 |
| 1988 | PHI | NL | $450,000 |
| 1986 | PHI | NL | $355,000 |
| 1985 | PHI | NL | $140,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $17,983,891 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| California Lutheran University | Thousand Oaks | CA | 1980 |
| Oxnard College | Oxnard | CA | 1981 |