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
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | NYY | AL | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14.0 | 6 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 0.64 | - |
| 1970 | NYY | AL | 6 | 7 | 45 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 98.3 | 80 | 29 | 33 | 40 | 2.65 | - |
| 1971 | OAK | AL | 2 | 2 | 26 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 45.3 | 37 | 17 | 23 | 25 | 3.38 | -375.2 |
| 1972 | NYY | AL | 0 | 3 | 16 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 31.3 | 32 | 14 | 15 | 11 | 4.02 | - |
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
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | NYY | AL | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1970 | NYY | AL | 45 | 19 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0.053 | 0.0 |
| 1971 | OAK | AL | 26 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0.400 | 0.0 |
| 1972 | NYY | AL | 16 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
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
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | NYA | P | 3 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1970 | NYA | P | 45 | 3 | 5 | 18 | 1 | 0 |
| 1971 | OAK | P | 26 | 0 | 9 | 8 | 1 | 1 |
| 1972 | NYA | P | 16 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 90 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morehead State University | Morehead | KY | 1963 |