Matt Kinney
Born: 12/16/1976 in Bangor, ME, USA
MLB Debut: 2000-08-18 | Final Game: 2005-09-28
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'5" | Weight: 220 lbs
Full name: Matthew John Kinney
Biography
Matt Kinney was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 2000 to 2005. Born in 1976, Kinney made his debut during a time when the league was witnessing a significant offensive surge, characterized by the heightened use of performance-enhancing substances and a shift towards more power-oriented play. Over the course of his career, he displayed a competitive spirit on the mound, finishing with a record of 19-27 and an earned run average (ERA) of 5.29.
Kinney accumulated a total of 297 strikeouts throughout his time in the majors, showcasing his ability to miss bats despite the challenges he faced in achieving a winning record. While he did not register any saves during his career, his contributions were felt primarily as a starting pitcher, where he aimed to provide his teams with quality innings. Kinney's career spanned a pivotal era in baseball, and he remains a noteworthy figure for fans and historians alike, representing the struggles and aspirations of pitchers in a high-scoring league.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 | 27 | 103 | 58 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 389.7 | 442 | 229 | 60 | 174 | 297 | 5.29 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | MIN | AL | 2 | 2 | 8 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 42.3 | 41 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 5.10 | -1229.8 |
| 2002 | MIN | AL | 2 | 7 | 14 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 66.0 | 78 | 34 | 33 | 45 | 4.64 | -2385.6 |
| 2003 | MIL | NL | 10 | 13 | 33 | 31 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 190.7 | 201 | 110 | 80 | 152 | 5.19 | -1146.6 |
| 2004 | KCR | AL | 0 | 1 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16.3 | 27 | 13 | 7 | 21 | 7.16 | - |
| 2004 | MIL | NL | 3 | 4 | 32 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 62.3 | 77 | 40 | 23 | 52 | 5.78 | 334.9 |
| 2005 | SFG | NL | 2 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12.0 | 18 | 8 | 6 | 3 | 6.00 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 103 | 69 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 30 | 0.072 | 0.099 | 0.087 | 0.186 | -809.2 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | MIN | AL | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2002 | MIN | AL | 14 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2003 | MIL | NL | 33 | 55 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 27 | 0.036 | -809.2 |
| 2004 | KCR | AL | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2004 | MIL | NL | 32 | 9 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.222 | 0.0 |
| 2005 | SFG | NL | 5 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.333 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 103 | 58 | 25 | 39 | 2 | 5 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | MIN | P | 8 | 8 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 0 |
| 2002 | MIN | P | 14 | 12 | 5 | 6 | 0 | 1 |
| 2003 | MIL | P | 33 | 31 | 13 | 22 | 1 | 4 |
| 2004 | KCA | P | 11 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004 | MIL | P | 32 | 6 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005 | SFN | P | 5 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 103 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | MIL | NL | $400,000 |
| 2003 | MIL | NL | $318,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $718,000 | ||