Kurt Kepshire, baseball player, 1984-1986

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

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

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

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