Paul Kilgus
Born: 2/2/1962 in Bowling Green, KY, USA
MLB Debut: 1987-06-07 | Final Game: 1993-10-03
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 175 lbs
Full name: Paul Nelson Kilgus
Biography
Paul Kilgus was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1987 to 1993. Born in 1962, Kilgus made his debut during an era marked by significant offensive output and an evolving approach to pitching. Over the course of his career, he compiled a record of 21 wins and 34 losses, with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.19. His ability to strike out batters was notable, as he recorded a total of 251 strikeouts, alongside four saves.
Kilgus was known for his competitive spirit and durability on the mound, contributing to several teams throughout his career. He showcased his talents with a variety of pitches that kept hitters off balance, reflecting the strategies of the late 1980s and early 1990s baseball landscape. Although his win-loss record may not fully encapsulate his capabilities, Kilgus played a valuable role in the rotations he was a part of, leaving a mark as a reliable pitcher during his tenure in the major leagues.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | 34 | 163 | 68 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 545.3 | 546 | 254 | 52 | 190 | 251 | 4.19 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | TEX | AL | 2 | 7 | 25 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 89.3 | 95 | 41 | 31 | 42 | 4.13 | -1780.3 |
| 1988 | TEX | AL | 12 | 15 | 32 | 32 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 203.3 | 190 | 94 | 71 | 88 | 4.16 | -2731.1 |
| 1989 | CHC | NL | 6 | 10 | 35 | 23 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 145.7 | 164 | 71 | 49 | 61 | 4.39 | - |
| 1990 | TOR | AL | 0 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16.3 | 19 | 11 | 7 | 7 | 6.06 | -471.6 |
| 1991 | BAL | AL | 0 | 2 | 38 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 62.0 | 60 | 35 | 24 | 32 | 5.08 | -1406.7 |
| 1993 | STL | NL | 1 | 0 | 22 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 28.7 | 18 | 2 | 8 | 21 | 0.63 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 163 | 46 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 11 | 0.087 | 0.106 | 0.087 | 0.193 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | TEX | AL | 25 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1988 | TEX | AL | 32 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1989 | CHC | NL | 35 | 41 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 11 | 0.073 | 0.0 |
| 1990 | TOR | AL | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1991 | BAL | AL | 38 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1993 | STL | NL | 22 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.200 | 0.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | NLCS | CHN | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3.0 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.00 |
Playoff Pitching by Year
| Year | Round | Team | W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | NLCS | CHN | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3.0 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.00 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 163 | 68 | 47 | 87 | 10 | 8 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | TEX | P | 25 | 12 | 7 | 9 | 4 | 2 |
| 1988 | TEX | P | 32 | 32 | 11 | 34 | 2 | 4 |
| 1989 | CHN | P | 35 | 23 | 10 | 25 | 2 | 0 |
| 1990 | TOR | P | 11 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1991 | BAL | P | 38 | 0 | 14 | 13 | 2 | 2 |
| 1993 | SLN | P | 22 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 163 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | SLN | NL | $225,000 |
| 1991 | BAL | AL | $200,000 |
| 1990 | TOR | AL | $242,500 |
| 1989 | CHN | NL | $130,000 |
| 1988 | TEX | AL | $80,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $877,500 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Kentucky | Lexington | KY | 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984 |