Kurt Knudsen
Born: 2/20/1967 in Arlington Heights, IL, USA
MLB Debut: 1992-05-16 | Final Game: 1994-06-04
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 185 lbs
Full name: Kurt David Knudsen
Biography
Kurt Knudsen, born in 1967, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from May 16, 1992, to June 4, 1994. Knudsen played in a period marked by a transition in baseball, where the game was beginning to evolve with an emphasis on power hitting and advanced pitching techniques. Over the course of his brief Major League tenure, he compiled a record of 6-5 with a 5.07 ERA, demonstrating a competitive spirit on the mound.
In addition to his win-loss record, Knudsen recorded 81 strikeouts and secured 7 saves, showcasing his ability to contribute in high-pressure situations. While his time in the spotlight was short-lived, Knudsen's role as a reliable arm in the bullpen and his potential during games made him a notable figure in the teams he played for. His career offered a glimpse into the complexities of pitching during a transformative era in baseball, highlighting both the challenges and the excitement of the sport during the early 1990s.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 5 | 82 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 113.7 | 118 | 64 | 20 | 68 | 81 | 5.07 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | DET | AL | 2 | 3 | 48 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 70.7 | 70 | 36 | 41 | 51 | 4.58 | -1851.5 |
| 1993 | DET | AL | 3 | 2 | 30 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 37.7 | 41 | 20 | 16 | 29 | 4.78 | -1857.2 |
| 1994 | DET | AL | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5.3 | 7 | 8 | 11 | 1 | 13.50 | 0.0 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 82 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | .000 | .000 | .000 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | DET | AL | 48 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1993 | DET | AL | 30 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1994 | DET | AL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 82 | 1 | 10 | 10 | 0 | 2 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | DET | P | 48 | 1 | 6 | 7 | 0 | 2 |
| 1993 | DET | P | 30 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994 | DET | P | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 82 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| American River College | Sacramento | CA | 1986, 1987 |
| University of Miami | Coral Gables | FL | 1988 |