Scott Kamieniecki
Born: 4/19/1964 in Mount Clemens, MI, USA
MLB Debut: 1991-06-18 | Final Game: 2000-10-01
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 195 lbs
Full name: Scott Andrew Kamieniecki
Biography
Scott Kamieniecki, born in 1964, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1991 until his retirement in 2000. Over the course of his career, Kamieniecki established himself as a reliable arm on the mound, finishing with a record of 53-59 and an earned run average (ERA) of 4.52. He recorded a total of 542 strikeouts and notched 5 saves, showcasing his ability to both start games and come out of the bullpen when needed.
Kamieniecki's career unfolded during a time marked by offensive surges in the game, particularly in the 1990s, when many pitchers faced challenges adapting to the increasing power of hitters. His versatility as a pitcher allowed him to compete at various levels and contribute to his teams effectively. Although he may not have reached the stardom of some of his contemporaries, Kamieniecki's consistent presence on the mound and his dedication to the game left a lasting impact on the teams he played for, including the New York Yankees and the Detroit Tigers.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 53 | 59 | 250 | 138 | 8 | 0 | 5 | 975.7 | 1006 | 490 | 105 | 446 | 542 | 4.52 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | NYY | AL | 4 | 4 | 9 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 55.3 | 54 | 24 | 22 | 34 | 3.90 | - |
| 1992 | NYY | AL | 6 | 14 | 28 | 28 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 188.0 | 193 | 91 | 74 | 88 | 4.36 | - |
| 1993 | NYY | AL | 10 | 7 | 30 | 20 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 154.3 | 163 | 70 | 59 | 72 | 4.08 | - |
| 1994 | NYY | AL | 8 | 6 | 22 | 16 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 117.3 | 115 | 49 | 59 | 71 | 3.76 | - |
| 1995 | NYY | AL | 7 | 6 | 17 | 16 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 89.7 | 83 | 40 | 49 | 43 | 4.01 | - |
| 1996 | NYY | AL | 1 | 2 | 7 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22.7 | 36 | 28 | 19 | 15 | 11.12 | - |
| 1997 | BAL | AL | 10 | 6 | 30 | 30 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 179.3 | 179 | 80 | 67 | 109 | 4.01 | -658.7 |
| 1998 | BAL | AL | 2 | 6 | 12 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 54.7 | 67 | 41 | 26 | 25 | 6.75 | -1525.6 |
| 1999 | BAL | AL | 2 | 4 | 43 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 56.3 | 52 | 31 | 29 | 39 | 4.95 | 397.0 |
| 2000 | ATL | NL | 2 | 1 | 26 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 24.7 | 22 | 15 | 22 | 17 | 5.47 | -770.4 |
| 2000 | CLE | AL | 1 | 3 | 26 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 33.3 | 42 | 21 | 20 | 29 | 5.67 | -717.1 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 250 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | NYY | AL | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1992 | NYY | AL | 28 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1993 | NYY | AL | 30 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1994 | NYY | AL | 22 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1995 | NYY | AL | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1996 | NYY | AL | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1997 | BAL | AL | 30 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1998 | BAL | AL | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1999 | BAL | AL | 43 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2000 | ATL | NL | 26 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2000 | CLE | AL | 26 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | ALCS | BAL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| 1995 | ALDS2 | NYA | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 13.0 | 13 | 4 | 6 | 9 | 2.77 |
Playoff Pitching by Year
| Year | Round | Team | W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | ALCS | BAL | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 8.0 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 0.00 |
| 1995 | ALDS2 | NYA | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5.0 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 7.20 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 250 | 138 | 83 | 152 | 5 | 13 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | NYA | P | 9 | 9 | 5 | 9 | 0 | 0 |
| 1992 | NYA | P | 28 | 28 | 15 | 19 | 0 | 3 |
| 1993 | NYA | P | 30 | 20 | 17 | 23 | 0 | 1 |
| 1994 | NYA | P | 22 | 16 | 8 | 17 | 1 | 1 |
| 1995 | NYA | P | 17 | 16 | 3 | 10 | 0 | 2 |
| 1996 | NYA | P | 7 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997 | BAL | P | 30 | 30 | 15 | 30 | 3 | 4 |
| 1998 | BAL | P | 12 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999 | BAL | P | 43 | 3 | 5 | 16 | 0 | 1 |
| 2000 | ATL | P | 26 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000 | CLE | P | 26 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 250 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | CLE | AL | $1,850,000 |
| 1999 | BAL | AL | $3,350,000 |
| 1998 | BAL | AL | $2,850,000 |
| 1997 | BAL | AL | $1,535,000 |
| 1996 | NYA | AL | $1,100,000 |
| 1995 | NYA | AL | $1,100,000 |
| 1994 | NYA | AL | $235,000 |
| 1993 | NYA | AL | $150,000 |
| 1992 | NYA | AL | $120,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $12,290,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Michigan | Ann Arbor | MI | 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986 |