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
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | LAD | NL | 5 | 5 | 32 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 51.3 | 51 | 19 | 9 | 54 | 3.33 | - |
| 1985 | LAD | NL | 4 | 7 | 56 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 86.0 | 66 | 36 | 35 | 85 | 3.77 | - |
| 1986 | LAD | NL | 6 | 12 | 62 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 97.7 | 86 | 42 | 63 | 104 | 3.87 | - |
| 1987 | LAD | NL | 3 | 4 | 40 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 55.0 | 54 | 30 | 29 | 60 | 4.91 | - |
| 1988 | LAD | NL | 0 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12.7 | 16 | 9 | 4 | 12 | 6.39 | - |
| 1989 | PHI | NL | 12 | 12 | 33 | 32 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 204.0 | 155 | 78 | 86 | 164 | 3.44 | 2977.1 |
| 1990 | PHI | NL | 8 | 7 | 18 | 18 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 106.7 | 106 | 55 | 49 | 70 | 4.64 | -1524.8 |
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
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | LAD | NL | 32 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1985 | LAD | NL | 56 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1986 | LAD | NL | 62 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1987 | LAD | NL | 40 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.250 | 0.0 |
| 1988 | LAD | NL | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1989 | PHI | NL | 33 | 65 | 0 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 25 | 0.092 | -672.9 |
| 1990 | PHI | NL | 18 | 30 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 15 | 0.067 | 0.0 |
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
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | LAN | P | 32 | 1 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| 1985 | LAN | P | 56 | 0 | 7 | 11 | 1 | 0 |
| 1986 | LAN | P | 62 | 0 | 5 | 7 | 1 | 0 |
| 1987 | LAN | P | 40 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 1988 | LAN | P | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1989 | PHI | P | 33 | 32 | 13 | 19 | 0 | 2 |
| 1990 | PHI | P | 18 | 18 | 6 | 11 | 2 | 0 |
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 |