Brian Kingman
Born: 7/27/1953 in Los Angeles, CA, USA
MLB Debut: 1979-06-28 | Final Game: 1983-06-10
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 200 lbs
Full name: Brian Paul Kingman
Biography
Brian Kingman, born in 1953, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1979 to 1983. Known for his right-handed pitching and competitive spirit, Kingman played during a transitional period in Major League Baseball, marked by the shift towards a more power-oriented game. Over the course of his career, he recorded a win-loss record of 23-45, showcasing the challenges he faced on the mound. With an earned run average (ERA) of 4.13, he demonstrated the ability to compete against some of the era's most formidable hitters.
Kingman accumulated 273 strikeouts and recorded one save throughout his time in the league, reflecting his capability as a strikeout pitcher, albeit with a less than stellar win-loss record. He was known for his resilience and determination, traits that endeared him to fans despite the ups and downs of his performance. While he may not have achieved the same level of fame as some of his contemporaries, Kingman's contributions to the game during the early 1980s remain a testament to the grit and perseverance required to succeed in professional baseball.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 | 45 | 94 | 82 | 21 | 3 | 1 | 551.7 | 575 | 253 | 52 | 205 | 273 | 4.13 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | OAK | AL | 8 | 7 | 18 | 17 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 112.7 | 113 | 54 | 33 | 58 | 4.31 | 539.0 |
| 1980 | OAK | AL | 8 | 20 | 32 | 30 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 211.3 | 209 | 90 | 82 | 116 | 3.83 | -1793.8 |
| 1981 | OAK | AL | 3 | 6 | 18 | 15 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 100.3 | 112 | 44 | 32 | 52 | 3.95 | -901.9 |
| 1982 | OAK | AL | 4 | 12 | 23 | 20 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 122.7 | 131 | 61 | 57 | 46 | 4.48 | -2624.1 |
| 1983 | SFG | NL | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4.7 | 10 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 7.71 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 94 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | OAK | AL | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1980 | OAK | AL | 32 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1981 | OAK | AL | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1982 | OAK | AL | 23 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1983 | SFG | NL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | ALCS | OAK | 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 | 0.3 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 81.00 |
Playoff Pitching by Year
| Year | Round | Team | W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | ALCS | OAK | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.3 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 81.00 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 94 | 82 | 22 | 48 | 8 | 2 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | OAK | P | 18 | 17 | 8 | 8 | 2 | 0 |
| 1980 | OAK | P | 32 | 30 | 7 | 22 | 3 | 2 |
| 1981 | OAK | P | 18 | 15 | 4 | 9 | 2 | 0 |
| 1982 | OAK | P | 23 | 20 | 3 | 9 | 1 | 0 |
| 1983 | SFN | P | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 94 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Monica College | Santa Monica | CA | 1973 |
| University of California - Santa Barbara | Santa Barbara | CA | 1974, 1975 |