Branden Kline
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2019-2020)
Branden Kline was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 2019 to 2020 for the Baltimore Orioles, a span of 2 seasons. Across 37 career appearances, he went 1-4 with a 5.48 ERA and 41 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
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'3" / 210 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2019-04-20
- Last Game
- 2020-09-25
Full name: Branden Alexander Kline
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | BAL | AL | 1 | 4 | 34 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 41.0 | 44 | 27 | 19 | 34 | 5.93 | 4.51 (-32%) | -1401.8 |
| 2020 | BAL | AL | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5.0 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 1.80 | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 1 | 4 | 37 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 46.0 | 46 | 28 | 22 | 41 | 5.48 | — | -1,402 | ||
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | BAL | AL | 34 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2020 | BAL | AL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 37 | 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 (74 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Away | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 18 | 22.2 | 27 | 16 | 8 | 17 | 6.35 |
| Away | 19 | 23.1 | 19 | 12 | 14 | 24 | 4.63 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-09-25 | BAL | TOR | — | 2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2020-09-23 | BAL | BOS | — | 1.1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 2020-09-04 | BAL | NYY | — | 1.2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 2019-09-28 | BAL | BOS | — | 0.2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019-09-23 | BAL | TOR | — | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019-09-21 | BAL | SEA | — | 1.2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2019-09-18 | BAL | TOR | — | 0.1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019-09-16 | BAL | DET | — | 1.1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019-09-14 | BAL | DET | — | 0.2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2019-09-10 | BAL | LAD | — | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 37 |
Branden Kline: the record in brief
According to the bio, Branden Kline debuted on April 20, 2019 and played a final game on September 25, 2020. Kline's only club in the season tables is the Baltimore Orioles. At 6 feet, 3 inches and 210 pounds, Kline is listed as a pitcher. The bio says Kline threw and hit right-handed. The recorded birth is September 29, 1991, in Frederick, MD, USA. The given name on file is Branden Alexander Kline.
The pitching table credits Kline with a 1-4 record and a 5.48 ERA in 37 games. Kline had 41 strikeouts. Against a 4.49 league ERA for the same seasons, the 5.48 mark was 22.0% worse. 2019 was Kline's sharpest full season, a 5.93 ERA against the league's 4.51.
The position breakdown shows 37 games, all at pitcher. On the mound, Kline's fielding totals are 3 putouts, 2 assists and 0 errors.
Retrosheet box scores cover 74 of Kline's games, and the full game log is linked from the splits section.
Frequently Asked Questions about Branden Kline
- What years did Branden Kline play?
- Branden Kline played in Major League Baseball from 2019 to 2020.
- Was Branden Kline a pitcher?
- Yes. Branden Kline pitched in the major leagues, recording 1 wins and 41 strikeouts.
- What teams did Branden Kline play for?
- Branden Kline played for one team, the Baltimore Orioles (2019–2020).
- What were Branden Kline's career stats?
- In 37 games, Branden Kline went 1-4 with a 5.48 ERA, 41 strikeouts, and 46.0 innings pitched.
- What position did Branden Kline play?
- Branden Kline played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Branden Kline and how much did he weigh?
- Branden Kline was listed at 6 feet 3 inches and 210 pounds.
- What was Branden Kline's career ERA?
- Branden Kline finished with a 5.48 career ERA, going 1-4 with 41 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Branden Kline have?
- Branden Kline recorded 41 career strikeouts.
- Is Branden Kline in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Branden Kline has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.