Kevin King
Born: 2/11/1969 in Atwater, CA, USA
MLB Debut: 1993-09-02 | Final Game: 1995-05-14
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 170 lbs
Full name: Kevin Ray King
Biography
Kevin King, born in 1969, was a professional baseball player who had a brief career in Major League Baseball from 1993 to 1995. Primarily serving as a position player, King made a total of 34 appearances during his time in the league. Despite his efforts, he finished his career without any hits, home runs, or runs batted in, concluding with a batting average of 0.0. His time in the majors occurred during a transformative period in baseball, as the sport was navigating the early stages of the post-strike era, which would soon see the rise of power hitting and increased offensive production.
Though King's statistics may not reflect traditional success on the field, his journey to the major leagues exemplified the challenges faced by many players striving for a chance to showcase their talents at the highest level. His career, while short, underscores the competitive nature of professional baseball and the difficulties players encounter in securing and maintaining a spot in the major leagues. After his retirement, King remained a part of the baseball community, and his experiences offer insight into the realities of life as a professional athlete.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 3 | 34 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 30.7 | 37 | 25 | 3 | 22 | 17 | 7.34 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | SEA | AL | 0 | 1 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11.7 | 9 | 8 | 4 | 8 | 6.17 | -600.8 |
| 1994 | SEA | AL | 0 | 2 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15.3 | 21 | 12 | 17 | 6 | 7.04 | -522.4 |
| 1995 | SEA | AL | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.7 | 7 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 12.27 | 0.0 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 34 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | .000 | .000 | .000 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | SEA | AL | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1994 | SEA | AL | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1995 | SEA | AL | 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 | 34 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | SEA | P | 13 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1994 | SEA | P | 19 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995 | SEA | P | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 34 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | SEA | AL | $109,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $109,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Oklahoma | Norman | OK | 1988, 1989, 1990 |