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
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | BAL | AL | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.0 | 6 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3.86 | 0.0 |
| 1995 | BAL | AL | 2 | 2 | 6 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 31.3 | 32 | 17 | 18 | 15 | 4.88 | -1503.9 |
| 1995 | MIN | AL | 0 | 2 | 18 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 48.3 | 69 | 46 | 24 | 27 | 8.57 | -4364.4 |
| 1996 | MIN | AL | 1 | 1 | 10 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 28.7 | 42 | 25 | 10 | 15 | 7.85 | -672.4 |
| 1998 | CIN | NL | 1 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22.7 | 26 | 15 | 7 | 13 | 5.96 | -1173.0 |
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
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | BAL | AL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1995 | BAL | AL | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1995 | MIN | AL | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1996 | MIN | AL | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1998 | CIN | NL | 4 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
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
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | BAL | P | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995 | BAL | P | 6 | 5 | 3 | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995 | MIN | P | 18 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 1996 | MIN | P | 10 | 3 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998 | CIN | P | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
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 |