Jeff Kaiser
Born: 7/24/1960 in Wyandotte, MI, USA
MLB Debut: 1985-04-11 | Final Game: 1993-05-17
Bats: R | Throws: L | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 195 lbs
Full name: Jeffrey Patrick Kaiser
Biography
Jeff Kaiser, born in 1960, was a professional baseball player who had a brief career in Major League Baseball from 1985 to 1993. Primarily serving as a position player, Kaiser played in a total of 50 games during his time in the league. Despite the challenges of securing a lasting role in a competitive environment, he pursued his passion for the game with determination.
Throughout his career, Kaiser faced the difficulties inherent in the sport, particularly when competing against some of the era's most talented athletes. His tenure in the majors was marked by a lack of statistical achievements, as he finished his career with 0 hits, 0 home runs, 0 RBIs, and a batting average of 0.0, alongside 0 stolen bases. While his playing time was limited, Kaiser contributed to his teams in ways that extended beyond traditional statistics, embodying the spirit of perseverance that many players exhibit in the pursuit of their baseball dreams.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 2 | 50 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 52.0 | 68 | 53 | 12 | 46 | 38 | 9.17 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | OAK | AL | 0 | 0 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16.7 | 25 | 27 | 20 | 10 | 14.58 | -2529.8 |
| 1987 | CLE | AL | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.3 | 4 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 16.20 | 0.0 |
| 1988 | CLE | AL | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.7 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 1989 | CLE | AL | 0 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.7 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 7.36 | 0.0 |
| 1990 | CLE | AL | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12.7 | 16 | 5 | 7 | 9 | 3.55 | -392.6 |
| 1991 | DET | AL | 0 | 1 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5.0 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 9.00 | 0.0 |
| 1993 | CIN | NL | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.3 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 2.70 | 0.0 |
| 1993 | NYN | NL | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4.7 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 11.57 | 0.0 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | .000 | .000 | .000 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | OAK | AL | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1987 | CLE | AL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1988 | CLE | AL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1989 | CLE | AL | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1990 | CLE | AL | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1991 | DET | AL | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1993 | CIN | NL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1993 | NYN | NL | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 50 | 0 | 8 | 8 | 0 | 1 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | OAK | P | 15 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| 1987 | CLE | P | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1988 | CLE | P | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1989 | CLE | P | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1990 | CLE | P | 5 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1991 | DET | P | 10 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993 | CIN | P | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993 | NYN | P | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 50 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | CLE | AL | $110,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $110,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Western Michigan University | Kalamazoo | MI | 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982 |