Ron Klimkowski, baseball player, 1969-1972

Ron Klimkowski

Born: 3/1/1944 in Jersey City, NJ, USA

Died: 11/13/2009 in Plainview, NY, USA

MLB Debut: 1969-09-15 | Final Game: 1972-09-22

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Ronald Bernard Klimkowski

Biography

Ron Klimkowski was born in 1944 and made his mark as a professional baseball pitcher during the late 1960s and early 1970s. His career spanned from 1969 until his final game on September 22, 1972. Over the course of his time in Major League Baseball, Klimkowski compiled a record of 8-12, showcasing his ability to compete at the highest level. He finished his career with an impressive earned run average (ERA) of 2.9, which highlighted his effectiveness on the mound. Klimkowski recorded a total of 79 strikeouts and notched 4 saves, contributing to his teams' efforts during his playing days. Klimkowski played in an era characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a more offense-oriented approach in baseball. His pitching style was marked by precision and control, which allowed him to maintain a competitive ERA despite the challenges faced by pitchers during this transformative time in the sport. Although his career was relatively brief, Klimkowski's contributions to the game as a reliable pitcher left a lasting impact, and he remains a notable figure in the annals of baseball history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
8 12 90 6 1 1 4 189.0 155 61 13 76 79 2.90 0

Season-by-Season Pitching

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
90 33 0 3 0 0 0 1 0 1 16 0.091 0.118 0.091 0.209 0.0

Season-by-Season Batting

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 90 6 17 32 3 2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 90

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Morehead State University Morehead KY 1963