Ken Grundt
Born: 8/26/1969 in Melrose Park, IL, USA
MLB Debut: 1996-08-08 | Final Game: 1997-05-20
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 195 lbs
Full name: Kenneth Allan Grundt
Biography
Ken Grundt was a professional baseball player who had a brief career as a position player in Major League Baseball. Born in 1969, Grundt's playing days spanned from August 8, 1996, to May 20, 1997. During this time, he appeared in three games but unfortunately did not register any hits, home runs, or runs batted in, finishing his career with a batting average of .0. His tenure in the league occurred during a period characterized by the rise of power hitters and the increasing emphasis on offensive production, making his lack of statistical success notable against the backdrop of the era.
While Grundt's major league career was short-lived, his journey through the ranks of professional baseball reflected the challenges many players face in reaching the highest level of the sport. Despite not achieving significant individual statistics, his presence in the major leagues demonstrated his talent and determination to compete at an elite level. After his time in the big leagues, Grundt's experience serves as a reminder of the many players who contribute to the game in various capacities, even if only for a fleeting moment on the grand stage.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.3 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10.80 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | BOS | AL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 27.00 | 0.0 |
| 1997 | BOS | AL | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.0 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 9.00 | 0.0 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | .000 | .000 | .000 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | BOS | AL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1997 | BOS | AL | 2 | 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 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | BOS | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997 | BOS | P | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 3 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Missouri Southern State University | Joplin | MO | 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991 |