Scott Klingenbeck, baseball player, 1994-1998

Scott Klingenbeck

Born: 2/3/1971 in Cincinnati, OH, USA

Died: 5/20/2025 in Cincinnati, OH, USA

MLB Debut: 1994-06-02 | Final Game: 1998-06-23

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 205 lbs

Full name: Scott Edward Klingenbeck

Biography

Scott Klingenbeck, born in 1971, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1994 to 1998. Known for his left-handed throwing and competitive spirit, Klingenbeck made his mark in Major League Baseball during a time when the game was witnessing a surge in offensive production, often referred to as the "steroid era." Over the course of his career, he played in the major leagues and recorded a win-loss record of 5-8, with a career earned run average (ERA) of 6.91. Klingenbeck's playing style was characterized by his ability to generate strikeouts, finishing his career with a total of 75 strikeouts. Although he did not record any saves, his role as a pitcher contributed to the competitive dynamics of the teams he played for. Klingenbeck's tenure in the big leagues, while brief, reflected the challenges and intensity of pitching during a high-scoring era in baseball. His journey through the major leagues is a testament to the perseverance required to compete at the highest level of the sport.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
5 8 39 17 0 0 0 138.0 175 106 34 63 75 6.91 0

Season-by-Season Pitching

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
39 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.0

Season-by-Season Batting

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 39 17 19 16 1 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 39

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1995 BAL AL $109,000
1994 BAL AL $109,000
Total Career Earnings $218,000

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
The Ohio State University Columbus OH 1990, 1991, 1992