Mike Kinnunen
Born: 4/1/1958 in Seattle, WA, USA
MLB Debut: 1980-06-12 | Final Game: 1987-10-03
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 185 lbs
Full name: Michael John Kinnunen
Biography
Mike Kinnunen, born in 1958, was a professional baseball player who had a brief career in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 1980 to 1987. Primarily serving as a position player, Kinnunen played in a total of 48 games during his time in the league. Despite the challenges he faced, he remained a dedicated athlete, known for his resilience and commitment to the game.
Throughout his career, Kinnunen did not record any hits, home runs, or RBIs, finishing with a batting average of 0.0. His time in the majors, while limited, reflects the competitive nature of baseball during that era, where many players vied for a spot on rosters filled with future Hall of Famers. Kinnunen's journey in baseball serves as a reminder of the countless individuals who aspire to reach the highest levels of the sport, even if their contributions on the field do not always translate into traditional statistics.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 48 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 51.7 | 64 | 30 | 5 | 30 | 23 | 5.23 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | MIN | AL | 0 | 0 | 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 24.7 | 29 | 14 | 9 | 8 | 5.11 | -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 | -766.9 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 48 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 48 | 0 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | MIN | P | 21 | 0 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1986 | BAL | P | 9 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1987 | BAL | P | 18 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 48 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington State University | Pullman | WA | 1977, 1978, 1979 |