Ken Schrom, baseball player, 1980-1987

Ken Schrom

Born: 11/23/1954 in Grangeville, ID, USA

MLB Debut: 1980-08-08 | Final Game: 1987-10-03

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 195 lbs

Full name: Kenneth Marvin Schrom

Biography

Ken Schrom was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1980 to 1987. Born in 1954, Schrom made a name for himself during a competitive era in baseball that experienced the transition from the deadball period to a more offense-driven game. Over his career, he achieved a balanced record of 51 wins and 51 losses, with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.81. His ability to strike out batters was notable, as he recorded a total of 372 strikeouts throughout his time in the league. Schrom was selected as an All-Star during his career, reflecting his impact on the field and recognition among peers. Although he was primarily known for his pitching prowess, he also recorded one save, showcasing his versatility on the mound. While his career may not have placed him among the most dominant pitchers of his time, Schrom's contributions to his teams and the game left a lasting impression, particularly for fans who appreciated the craft of pitching in a rapidly evolving era of baseball.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
51 51 176 137 22 3 1 900.0 963 481 125 320 372 4.81 0

Season-by-Season Pitching

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
178 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000 0.0

Season-by-Season Batting

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 176 137 69 78 11 6

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 176

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1987 CLE AL $450,000
1986 CLE AL $275,000
1985 MIN AL $150,000
Total Career Earnings $875,000

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of Idaho Moscow ID 1974, 1975