Kurt Kepshire
Born: 7/3/1959 in Bridgeport, CT, USA
MLB Debut: 1984-07-04 | Final Game: 1986-04-23
Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 180 lbs
Full name: Kurt David Kepshire
Biography
Kurt Kepshire was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1959, who played in Major League Baseball from 1984 until 1986. He made his mark in the league during a transitional period characterized by an evolving approach to pitching, as teams began to emphasize strikeouts and bullpen specialization. Over the course of his career, Kepshire recorded a win-loss record of 16-15 and maintained an earned run average (ERA) of 4.16. His ability to generate strikeouts was evident, as he tallied a total of 144 strikeouts, showcasing his effectiveness on the mound.
Kepshire's career spanned a time when the game was shifting towards more offense-driven play, yet he managed to carve out a role as a reliable pitcher. Despite not recording any saves, his contributions were valuable during his tenure in the league. While his major league career was relatively brief, his legacy remains as part of the rich history of pitchers who navigated the challenges of their era, contributing to the overall narrative of baseball in the mid-1980s.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 | 15 | 51 | 46 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 270.3 | 263 | 125 | 25 | 119 | 144 | 4.16 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | STL | NL | 6 | 5 | 17 | 16 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 109.0 | 100 | 40 | 44 | 71 | 3.30 | - |
| 1985 | STL | NL | 10 | 9 | 32 | 29 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 153.3 | 155 | 81 | 71 | 67 | 4.75 | - |
| 1986 | STL | NL | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8.0 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 4.50 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51 | 88 | 6 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 41 | 0.091 | 0.110 | 0.136 | 0.246 | -505.5 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | STL | NL | 17 | 36 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 23 | 0.056 | 0.0 |
| 1985 | STL | NL | 32 | 51 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 18 | 0.118 | -505.5 |
| 1986 | STL | NL | 2 | 1 | 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 | 51 | 46 | 10 | 31 | 4 | 1 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | SLN | P | 17 | 16 | 4 | 10 | 3 | 0 |
| 1985 | SLN | P | 32 | 29 | 5 | 19 | 1 | 1 |
| 1986 | SLN | P | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 51 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | SLN | NL | $100,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $100,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of New Haven | West Haven | CT | 1979, 1980 |