Don Kainer, baseball player, 1980-1980

Don Kainer

Born: 9/3/1955 in Houston, TX, USA

MLB Debut: 1980-09-06 | Final Game: 1980-10-05

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 205 lbs

Full name: Donald Wayne Kainer

Biography

Don Kainer was a professional baseball player born in 1955, who had a brief but noteworthy stint in Major League Baseball. He played in the league during the 1980 season, appearing in a total of 4 games as a position player. Despite the challenges of breaking into the MLB during a competitive era, Kainer's determination and commitment to the sport allowed him to reach the pinnacle of baseball, even if only for a short time. Throughout his career, Kainer faced significant obstacles, including the intense competition for roster spots and the pressure of performing at the highest level. His statistics reflect the difficulties he encountered on the field; he finished his major league career with 0 hits, 0 home runs, and an overall batting average of 0.0. Despite these challenges, Kainer's journey to the majors remains a testament to the perseverance required to pursue a professional baseball career. After his time in the MLB, Kainer continued to be involved in the sport, embodying the spirit of those who strive for greatness in baseball, regardless of their statistical outcomes.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
0 0 4 3 0 0 0 19.7 22 4 0 9 10 1.83 0

Season-by-Season Pitching

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000 0.0

Season-by-Season Batting

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 4 3 1 9 0 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 4

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of Texas at Austin Austin TX 1975, 1976, 1977