Ken Poulsen
Born: 8/4/1947 in Van Nuys, CA, USA
Died: 12/28/2017 in Fresno, CA, USA
MLB Debut: 1967-07-03 | Final Game: 1967-07-14
Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 190 lbs
Full name: Ken Sterling Poulsen
Biography
Ken Poulsen, born in 1947, was a professional baseball player who had a brief career in Major League Baseball, spanning from July 3 to July 14, 1967. As a position player, Poulsen's time in the majors was marked by a limited opportunity, as he appeared in just five games. During this short stint, he recorded one hit, resulting in a batting average of .200. Unfortunately, he did not hit any home runs or drive in any runs, and he did not steal any bases.
Poulsen's career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a more power-focused game. Despite his limited statistical contributions, his presence in the major leagues reflects the competitive spirit of aspiring players in the late 1960s, an era that saw significant changes in player dynamics and the evolving landscape of the sport. Though his career in the spotlight was brief, Ken Poulsen remains a part of baseball history, representing the many players who strived for success at the highest level of the game.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.200 | 0.200 | 0.400 | 0.600 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1967 | BOS | AL | 5 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.200 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3B | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1967 | BOS | 3B | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 1967 | BOS | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Third Base | 2 |
| Shortstop | 1 |