Don Kainer
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1980)
Don Kainer was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball in 1980 for the Texas Rangers. Across 4 career appearances, he went 0-0 with a 1.83 ERA and 10 strikeouts. His career Pitcher PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of pitching impact — is 136.2.
- W (Wins):
- Games credited to a pitcher whose team took a lead it never surrendered while he was the pitcher of record.
- ERA (Earned Run Average):
- Earned runs allowed per nine innings pitched: (ER × 9) ÷ IP. The primary measure of pitching effectiveness.
- SO (Strikeouts):
- For a batter, times retired on a third strike; for a pitcher, batters retired on a third strike.
- WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched):
- Baserunners allowed per inning: (BB + H) ÷ IP. Under 1.00 is elite.
Data updated
- Position
- Pitcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'3" / 205 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1980-09-06
- Last Game
- 1980-10-05
Full name: Donald Wayne Kainer
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | TEX | AL | 0 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19.2 | 22 | 4 | 9 | 10 | 1.83 | 3.84 (+52%) | 136.2 |
| Career · 1 season | 0 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19.2 | 22 | 4 | 9 | 10 | 1.83 | — | 136 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | TEX | AL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Away | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 2 | 13.1 | 15 | 2 | 8 | 9 | 1.35 |
| Away | 2 | 6.1 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2.84 |
Last 4 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980-10-05 | TEX | SEA | — | 6.0 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 4 | 0 |
| 1980-09-25 | TEX | SEA | — | 5.1 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1980-09-20 | TEX | LAA | — | 7.1 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 0 |
| 1980-09-06 | TEX | MIL | — | 1.0 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 4 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Texas at Austin | Austin | TX | 1975, 1976, 1977 |
Don Kainer: the record in brief
Between the debut on September 6, 1980 and the final game on October 5, 1980, Don Kainer built the record summarized on this page. All of the seasons listed were played for the Texas Rangers. Kainer, a pitcher by primary position, batted and threw right-handed. Height and weight on file: 6'3" and 205 pounds. The birth record reads September 3, 1955, in Houston, TX, USA. Don Kainer was the playing name; the full given name is Donald Wayne.
The pitching table credits Kainer with a 0-0 record and a 1.83 ERA in 4 games. The totals include 10 strikeouts. That 1.83 ERA compares with a 3.84 league average across the same seasons, 52.4% better. Kainer's only pitching season is 1980: 4 games, 10 strikeouts. Kainer's career Pitcher PIV, which scores run prevention against each season's league, is 136.2.
Kainer appears at one position only: pitcher, in 4 games.
The college table lists University of Texas at Austin in 1975, 1976, and 1977.
Frequently Asked Questions about Don Kainer
- Was Don Kainer a pitcher?
- Yes. Don Kainer pitched in the major leagues, recording 0 wins and 10 strikeouts.
- What teams did Don Kainer play for?
- Don Kainer played for one team, the Texas Rangers (1980).
- What were Don Kainer's career stats?
- In 4 games, Don Kainer went 0-0 with a 1.83 ERA, 10 strikeouts, and 19.2 innings pitched.
- What position did Don Kainer play?
- Don Kainer played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Don Kainer and how much did he weigh?
- Don Kainer was listed at 6 feet 3 inches and 205 pounds.
- What was Don Kainer's career ERA?
- Don Kainer finished with a 1.83 career ERA, going 0-0 with 10 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Don Kainer have?
- Don Kainer recorded 10 career strikeouts.
- Is Don Kainer in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Don Kainer has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.