Matt Kinzer
Born: 6/17/1963 in Indianapolis, IN, USA
MLB Debut: 1989-05-18 | Final Game: 1990-05-26
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 210 lbs
Full name: Matthew Roy Kinzer
Biography
Matt Kinzer, born in 1963, was a professional baseball player who had a brief career in Major League Baseball from 1989 to 1990. He made his debut during a transitional period in baseball history, marked by increasing player mobility and the evolving dynamics of the game. Kinzer primarily served as a position player but faced challenges in making a significant impact on the field.
Over the course of his career, Kinzer played in 9 games but did not record any hits, home runs, or runs batted in, finishing with a batting average of 0.0. Despite his limited on-field success, Kinzer's journey to the major leagues reflects the tenacity and dedication required to reach such a competitive level of play. His time in the majors, though short-lived, places him among the ranks of athletes who experienced the unique opportunities and challenges of playing professional baseball during a pivotal era.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 2 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15.0 | 28 | 22 | 3 | 7 | 9 | 13.20 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | STL | NL | 0 | 2 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13.3 | 25 | 19 | 4 | 8 | 12.82 | - |
| 1990 | DET | AL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.7 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 16.20 | 0.0 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | STL | NL | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1990 | DET | AL | 1 | 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 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | SLN | P | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1990 | DET | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 9 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Purdue University | West Lafayette | IN | 1982, 1983, 1984 |