Kelvin Jimenez

Born: 10/27/1980 in Sanchez, Samaná, D.R.

MLB Debut: 2007-04-27 | Final Game: 2008-09-28

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 195 lbs

Full name: Kelvin Rogelio Jimenez

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Biography

Kelvin Jimenez was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 2007 to 2008. Born in 1980, Jimenez made his mark in the league during a transitional period characterized by an emphasis on power pitching and offensive production. Over the course of his brief career, he compiled a record of 3-0 with an earned run average (ERA) of 6.82. While Jimenez did not secure any saves, he contributed to his teams with a total of 35 strikeouts, showcasing his ability to miss bats despite the challenges he faced on the mound. Jimenez's career unfolded during a time when the sport was still grappling with the consequences of the steroid era, which had reshaped player performance and the dynamics of pitching. Despite his limited time in the majors, Jimenez's journey through professional baseball offered insights into the competitive landscape of the game during the late 2000s. His contributions, while modest in terms of statistics, are a reflection of the dedication and effort exhibited by many players who sought to establish themselves in the highly competitive environment of Major League Baseball.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
3	0	49	0	0	0	0	66.0	84	50	7	32	35	6.82	0

Career ERA 6.82 vs. league average 4.40 across their career seasons — 55.0% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
2007	STL	NL	3	0	34	0	0	0	0	42.0	56	35	17	24	7.50	4.47 (-68%)	-
2008	STL	NL	0	0	15	0	0	0	0	24.0	28	15	15	11	5.62	4.32 (-30%)	-

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
49	5	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	3	0.000	0.167	0.000	0.167	0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .266 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .167 vs. league average .334 across their career seasons — 50.2% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .419 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.167 vs. league average 0.754 across their career seasons — 77.9% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
2007	STL	NL	34	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	2	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
2008	STL	NL	15	3	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	49	0	5	11	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2007	SLN	P	34	0	2	6	0	0
2008	SLN	P	15	0	3	5	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	49