Curtis King
Born: 10/25/1970 in Norristown, PA, USA
MLB Debut: 1997-08-01 | Final Game: 1999-06-20
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'5" | Weight: 200 lbs
Full name: Curtis Albert King
Biography
Curtis King was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1997 to 1999. Born in 1970, King made a name for himself in a competitive era marked by power hitting and the emergence of more specialized relief roles. Over the course of his career, he compiled an impressive record of 6-2, showcasing his ability to contribute to his team's success in crucial moments.
King finished his career with a 3.43 earned run average (ERA) and struck out 42 batters, demonstrating his effectiveness on the mound. Additionally, he recorded 2 saves, highlighting his versatility as both a starter and reliever. While his playing time was limited, King left a lasting impression on fans and teammates alike, remembered for his work ethic and competitive spirit during a transitional period in the game. His contributions have secured him a place in the annals of baseball history as a reliable pitcher during the late 1990s.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 2 | 68 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 81.3 | 91 | 31 | 5 | 31 | 42 | 3.43 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | STL | NL | 4 | 2 | 30 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 29.3 | 38 | 9 | 11 | 13 | 2.76 | - |
| 1998 | STL | NL | 2 | 0 | 36 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 51.0 | 50 | 20 | 20 | 28 | 3.53 | - |
| 1999 | STL | NL | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 18.00 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 68 | 6 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | STL | NL | 30 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1998 | STL | NL | 36 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1999 | STL | NL | 2 | 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 | 68 | 0 | 12 | 14 | 0 | 1 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | SLN | P | 30 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998 | SLN | P | 36 | 0 | 10 | 9 | 0 | 1 |
| 1999 | SLN | P | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 68 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | SLN | NL | $210,000 |
| 1997 | SLN | NL | $150,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $360,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia University | Philadelphia | PA | 1993 |