Ken Howell, baseball player, 1984-1990

Ken Howell

Born: 11/28/1960 in Detroit, MI, USA

Died: 11/9/2018 in West Bloomfield, MI, USA

MLB Debut: 1984-06-25 | Final Game: 1990-08-05

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 200 lbs

Full name: Kenneth Howell

Biography

Ken Howell, born in 1960, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1984 until 1990. He made his mark in Major League Baseball during a time characterized by evolving offensive strategies and an increasing focus on pitching depth. Howell compiled a career record of 38 wins and 48 losses, with a respectable earned run average (ERA) of 3.95. Throughout his career, he struck out 549 batters and collected 31 saves, showcasing his ability both as a starter and a reliever. Howell's playing style was defined by a combination of resilience and versatility on the mound. He navigated the challenges of the late 1980s, an era that saw a shift towards power hitting and increased offensive output. Despite these conditions, he remained a reliable presence for his teams. His contributions to the game extended beyond his statistics, as he played an important role in the development of pitching strategies that would influence future generations of pitchers. Howell's career reflects the competitive spirit of his time and his enduring impact on the sport of baseball.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
38 48 245 54 3 1 31 613.3 534 269 46 275 549 3.95 0

Season-by-Season Pitching

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
245 114 3 9 3 0 0 3 1 3 49 0.079 0.110 0.105 0.215 -672.9

Season-by-Season Batting

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1985 NLCS LAN 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000

Playoff Career Pitching

W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
0 0 1 0 0 2.0 0 0 0 2 0.00

Playoff Pitching by Year

Year Round Team W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
1985 NLCS LAN 0 0 1 0 0 2.0 0 0 0 2 0.00

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 245 54 42 60 4 2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 245

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1992 PHI NL $2,000,000
1991 PHI NL $1,750,000
1990 PHI NL $716,667
1989 PHI NL $225,000
1988 LAN NL $215,000
1986 LAN NL $175,000
Total Career Earnings $5,081,667

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Tuskegee University Tuskegee AL 1980, 1981, 1982