Mike Kinnunen
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1980-1987)
Mike Kinnunen was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1980 to 1987 for the Minnesota Twins and the Baltimore Orioles, a span of 8 seasons. Across 48 career appearances, he went 0-0 with a 5.23 ERA and 23 strikeouts.
- W (Wins):
- Games credited to a pitcher whose team took a lead it never surrendered while he was the pitcher of record.
- ERA (Earned Run Average):
- Earned runs allowed per nine innings pitched: (ER × 9) ÷ IP. The primary measure of pitching effectiveness.
- SO (Strikeouts):
- For a batter, times retired on a third strike; for a pitcher, batters retired on a third strike.
- WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched):
- Baserunners allowed per inning: (BB + H) ÷ IP. Under 1.00 is elite.
Data updated
- Position
- Pitcher
- Bats / Throws
- L / L
- Height / Weight
- 6'1" / 185 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1980-06-12
- Last Game
- 1987-10-03
Full name: Michael John Kinnunen
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | MIN | AL | 0 | 0 | 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 24.2 | 29 | 14 | 9 | 8 | 5.11 | 3.84 (-33%) | -3.2 |
| 1986 | BAL | AL | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.0 | 8 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 6.43 | — | 0.0 |
| 1987 | BAL | AL | 0 | 0 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20.0 | 27 | 11 | 16 | 14 | 4.95 | 4.29 (-15%) | -763.8 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 0 | 0 | 48 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 51.2 | 64 | 30 | 30 | 23 | 5.23 | — | -767 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | MIN | AL | 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1986 | BAL | AL | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1987 | BAL | AL | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 48 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (96 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 24 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Away | 24 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 24 | 20.2 | 28 | 14 | 16 | 8 | 6.10 |
| Away | 24 | 31.0 | 36 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 4.65 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987-10-03 | BAL | NYY | — | 0.1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1987-09-29 | BAL | DET | — | 0.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1987-09-25 | BAL | NYY | — | 1.2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1987-09-18 | BAL | BOS | — | 1.1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1987-09-14 | BAL | TOR | — | 1.2 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 1987-09-11 | BAL | BOS | — | 2.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 1987-09-09 | BAL | DET | — | 2.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1987-09-09 | BAL | DET | — | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1987-09-07 | BAL | DET | — | 0.0 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1987-07-07 | BAL | CHW | — | 0.1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 48 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington State University | Pullman | WA | 1977, 1978, 1979 |
Mike Kinnunen: the record in brief
The profile opens with Mike Kinnunen's first major league game on June 12, 1980; the last one listed came on October 3, 1987. Kinnunen played for the Minnesota Twins (1980) and the Baltimore Orioles (1986 through 1987). Kinnunen is listed as a pitcher at 6'1" and 185 pounds. Kinnunen threw and hit left-handed, per the bio block. Kinnunen was born on April 1, 1958, in Seattle, WA, USA. The given name on file is Michael John Kinnunen.
Kinnunen pitched in 48 games, starting 0, and finished with a 0-0 record and 5.23 ERA. The same table counts 23 strikeouts. The league ERA over Kinnunen's seasons was 4.04, so the 5.23 figure ran 29.5% worse than average. 1987 was Kinnunen's sharpest full season, a 4.95 ERA against the league's 4.29.
The college table lists Washington State University in 1977, 1978, and 1979. The game-log section draws on 96 games of Retrosheet box scores for Kinnunen.
Every defensive appearance on record for Kinnunen, 48 games, came at pitcher. On the mound, Kinnunen's fielding totals are 7 putouts, 7 assists and 0 errors.
Frequently Asked Questions about Mike Kinnunen
- What years did Mike Kinnunen play?
- Mike Kinnunen played in Major League Baseball from 1980 to 1987.
- Was Mike Kinnunen a pitcher?
- Yes. Mike Kinnunen pitched in the major leagues, recording 0 wins and 23 strikeouts.
- What teams did Mike Kinnunen play for?
- Mike Kinnunen played for 2 teams: the Minnesota Twins (1980) and the Baltimore Orioles (1986–1987).
- What were Mike Kinnunen's career stats?
- In 48 games, Mike Kinnunen went 0-0 with a 5.23 ERA, 23 strikeouts, and 51.2 innings pitched.
- What position did Mike Kinnunen play?
- Mike Kinnunen played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Mike Kinnunen and how much did he weigh?
- Mike Kinnunen was listed at 6 feet 1 inch and 185 pounds.
- What was Mike Kinnunen's career ERA?
- Mike Kinnunen finished with a 5.23 career ERA, going 0-0 with 23 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Mike Kinnunen have?
- Mike Kinnunen recorded 23 career strikeouts.
- Is Mike Kinnunen in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Mike Kinnunen has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.