Kip Gross
Born: 8/24/1964 in Scottsbluff, NE, USA
MLB Debut: 1990-04-21 | Final Game: 2000-05-29
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 195 lbs
Full name: Kip Lee Gross
Biography
Kip Gross was a professional baseball pitcher who played from 1990 to 2000, making a name for himself in Major League Baseball during the transitional period of the late 1990s. Born in 1964, Gross's career spanned a decade in which he showcased his talents on the mound with a record of 7-8 and an earned run average (ERA) of 3.9. Over the course of his career, he struck out 81 batters, demonstrating a solid ability to navigate challenging lineups despite not recording any saves.
Gross's playing style was characterized by his competitive spirit and versatility, contributing to various teams during his tenure in the league. He played in an era that saw significant changes in the game, including the rise of power hitters and the evolving strategies of pitching. Although he may not have achieved superstar status, Gross's contributions to his teams were valued, and he remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history from the 1990s. His journey through the majors reflects the challenges and triumphs faced by many players during that dynamic period in the sport.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 8 | 73 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 147.7 | 168 | 64 | 14 | 66 | 81 | 3.90 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | CIN | NL | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.3 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 4.26 | 0.0 |
| 1991 | CIN | NL | 6 | 4 | 29 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 85.7 | 93 | 33 | 40 | 40 | 3.47 | -1363.1 |
| 1992 | LAD | NL | 1 | 1 | 16 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 23.7 | 32 | 11 | 10 | 14 | 4.18 | - |
| 1993 | LAD | NL | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15.0 | 13 | 1 | 4 | 12 | 0.60 | - |
| 1999 | BOS | AL | 0 | 2 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12.7 | 15 | 11 | 8 | 9 | 7.82 | -853.6 |
| 2000 | HOU | NL | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4.3 | 9 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 10.38 | 0.0 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 73 | 25 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0.160 | 0.160 | 0.160 | 0.320 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | CIN | NL | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1991 | CIN | NL | 29 | 22 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0.091 | 0.0 |
| 1992 | LAD | NL | 16 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 | 0.0 |
| 1993 | LAD | NL | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1999 | BOS | AL | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2000 | HOU | NL | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 73 | 12 | 6 | 25 | 3 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | CIN | P | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1991 | CIN | P | 29 | 9 | 5 | 15 | 2 | 0 |
| 1992 | LAN | P | 16 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993 | LAN | P | 10 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999 | BOS | P | 11 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000 | HOU | P | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 73 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | BOS | AL | $500,000 |
| 1993 | LAN | NL | $165,000 |
| 1992 | LAN | NL | $150,000 |
| 1991 | CIN | NL | $108,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $923,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Nebraska at Lincoln | Lincoln | NE | 1986 |