Kurt Kepshire
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1984-1986)
Kurt Kepshire was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1984 to 1986 for the St. Louis Cardinals, a span of 3 seasons. Across 51 career appearances, he went 16-15 with a 4.16 ERA and 144 strikeouts.
- 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
- L / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'1" / 180 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1984-07-04
- Last Game
- 1986-04-23
Full name: Kurt David Kepshire
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | SLN | NL | 6 | 5 | 17 | 16 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 109.0 | 100 | 40 | 44 | 71 | 3.30 | 3.81 (+13%) | 834.9 |
| 1985 | SLN | NL | 10 | 9 | 32 | 29 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 153.1 | 155 | 81 | 71 | 67 | 4.75 | 3.89 (-22%) | -2539.9 |
| 1986 | SLN | NL | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8.0 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 4.50 | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 16 | 15 | 51 | 46 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 270.1 | 263 | 125 | 119 | 144 | 4.16 | — | -1,705 | ||
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.
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 | .091 | .110 | .136 | .246 | -477 |
Career AVG .091 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — 64.8% below league average.
Career OBP .110 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — 66.1% below league average.
Career SLG .136 vs. league average .390 across their career seasons — 65.1% below league average.
Career OPS .246 vs. league average .714 across their career seasons — 65.5% below league average.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | SLN | NL | 17 | 36 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 23 | .056 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1985 | SLN | NL | 32 | 51 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 18 | .118 | .257 (-54%) | .323 (-59%) | .390 (-55%) | .714 (-57%) | -477.2 |
| 1986 | SLN | NL | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 51 | 88 | 6 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 41 | .091 | — | — | — | — | -477 | ||
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
View full game log (102 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 26 | 38 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | .105 |
| Away | 25 | 50 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 2 | .080 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 26 | 133.2 | 145 | 68 | 57 | 65 | 4.58 |
| Away | 25 | 136.2 | 118 | 57 | 62 | 79 | 3.75 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986-04-23 | STL | CHC | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1986-04-13 | STL | WSN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1985-10-06 | STL | CHC | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1985-09-21 | STL | WSN | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1985-09-14 | STL | CHC | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1985-09-09 | STL | CHC | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1985-09-04 | STL | CIN | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1985-08-30 | STL | HOU | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1985-08-25 | STL | ATL | W | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1985-08-20 | STL | HOU | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986-04-23 | STL | CHC | — | 1.0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 1986-04-13 | STL | WSN | L | 7.0 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 2 |
| 1985-10-06 | STL | CHC | — | 3.2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| 1985-09-21 | STL | WSN | — | 0.2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1985-09-14 | STL | CHC | — | 0.0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1985-09-09 | STL | CHC | L | 1.0 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1985-09-04 | STL | CIN | — | 7.0 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 1 |
| 1985-08-30 | STL | HOU | L | 1.0 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1985-08-25 | STL | ATL | W | 7.2 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 1 |
| 1985-08-20 | STL | HOU | L | 2.1 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 51 |
Salary History
Kurt Kepshire's recorded salaries total $100,000 over 1 season, in 1985. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Kepshire's career ran from 1984 to 1986. His seasons before 1985 are not included, and no salary is recorded for 1986.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | SLN | NL | $100,000 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $100,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of New Haven | West Haven | CT | 1979, 1980 |
Kurt Kepshire: the record in brief
The profile opens with Kurt Kepshire's first major league game on July 4, 1984; the last one listed came on April 23, 1986. Every season row on the page belongs to the St. Louis Cardinals, from 1984 through 1986. Kepshire, a pitcher by primary position, threw right-handed and batted left-handed. Height and weight on file: 6 feet, 1 inch and 180 pounds. Kepshire was born on July 3, 1959, in Bridgeport, CT, USA. The given name on file is Kurt David Kepshire.
Kepshire went 16-15 with a 4.16 ERA in 51 games, 46 of them starts. The same table counts 144 strikeouts. The league ERA over Kepshire's seasons was 3.89, so the 4.16 figure ran 6.9% worse than average. The best win total was 10, in 1985. 1984 produced Kepshire's most strikeouts, 71. In 1984, one of the busiest seasons, Kepshire posted a 3.30 ERA; the league figure that year was 3.81.
The position breakdown shows 51 games, all at pitcher. On the mound, Kepshire's fielding totals are 10 putouts, 31 assists and 4 errors.
Frequently Asked Questions about Kurt Kepshire
- What years did Kurt Kepshire play?
- Kurt Kepshire played in Major League Baseball from 1984 to 1986.
- Was Kurt Kepshire a pitcher?
- Yes. Kurt Kepshire pitched in the major leagues, recording 16 wins and 144 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Kurt Kepshire hit?
- Kurt Kepshire hit 0 career home runs with 8 hits.
- What teams did Kurt Kepshire play for?
- Kurt Kepshire played for one team, the St. Louis Cardinals (1984–1986).
- What were Kurt Kepshire's career stats?
- In 51 games, Kurt Kepshire went 16-15 with a 4.16 ERA, 144 strikeouts, and 270.1 innings pitched.
- How much did Kurt Kepshire earn in his career?
- Kurt Kepshire's recorded salaries total $100,000 over 1 season, in 1985. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Kepshire's career ran from 1984 to 1986. His seasons before 1985 are not included, and no salary is recorded for 1986.
- What was Kurt Kepshire's salary?
- Kurt Kepshire's recorded salary was $100,000 in 1985.
- What position did Kurt Kepshire play?
- Kurt Kepshire played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Kurt Kepshire and how much did he weigh?
- Kurt Kepshire was listed at 6 feet 1 inch and 180 pounds.
- What was Kurt Kepshire's career ERA?
- Kurt Kepshire finished with a 4.16 career ERA, going 16-15 with 144 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Kurt Kepshire have?
- Kurt Kepshire recorded 144 career strikeouts.
- Is Kurt Kepshire in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Kurt Kepshire has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.