Kim Seaman
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1979-1980)
Kim Seaman was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1979 to 1980 for the St. Louis Cardinals, a span of 2 seasons. Across 27 career appearances, he went 3-2 with a 3.16 ERA and 13 strikeouts.
- W (Wins):
- Games credited to a pitcher whose team took a lead it never surrendered while he was the pitcher of record.
- ERA (Earned Run Average):
- Earned runs allowed per nine innings pitched: (ER × 9) ÷ IP. The primary measure of pitching effectiveness.
- SO (Strikeouts):
- For a batter, times retired on a third strike; for a pitcher, batters retired on a third strike.
- WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched):
- Baserunners allowed per inning: (BB + H) ÷ IP. Under 1.00 is elite.
Data updated
- Position
- Pitcher
- Bats / Throws
- L / L
- Height / Weight
- 6'4" / 205 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1979-09-28
- Last Game
- 1980-09-27
Full name: Kim Michael Seaman
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | SLN | NL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0.00 | — | 0.0 |
| 1980 | SLN | NL | 3 | 2 | 26 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 23.2 | 16 | 9 | 13 | 10 | 3.42 | 3.84 (+11%) | -480.4 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 3 | 2 | 27 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 25.2 | 16 | 9 | 15 | 13 | 3.16 | — | -480 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .000 | .000 | .000 | .000 | 0 |
Career AVG .000 vs. league average .265 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.
Career OBP .000 vs. league average .328 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.
Career SLG .000 vs. league average .393 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.
Career OPS .000 vs. league average .721 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | SLN | NL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1980 | SLN | NL | 26 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 27 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (54 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 11 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| Away | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 11 | 10.2 | 11 | 6 | 4 | 7 | 5.06 |
| Away | 16 | 15.0 | 5 | 3 | 11 | 6 | 1.80 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980-09-27 | STL | NYN | — | 0.1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1980-09-26 | STL | NYN | — | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1980-09-22 | STL | PHI | L | 1.0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1980-09-21 | STL | WSN | SV | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 1980-09-20 | STL | WSN | — | 0.2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1980-09-09 | STL | CHC | SV | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1980-09-08 | STL | CHC | — | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1980-09-06 | STL | HOU | — | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1980-09-05 | STL | HOU | W | 0.2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1980-07-18 | STL | SFG | L | 0.2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 27 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College | Perkinston | MS | 1976 |
Kim Seaman: the record in brief
According to the bio, Kim Seaman debuted on September 28, 1979 and played a final game on September 27, 1980. All of the seasons listed were played for the St. Louis Cardinals. The bio lists Seaman as a pitcher who batted and threw left-handed. Seaman is listed at 6 feet, 4 inches and 205 pounds. The birth record reads May 6, 1957, in Pascagoula, MS, USA. Kim Seaman was the playing name; the full given name is Kim Michael.
Seaman's career pitching line is 3 wins, 2 losses and a 3.16 ERA over 27 appearances. The same table counts 13 strikeouts. The leagues Seaman pitched in allowed 3.92 earned runs per nine over those seasons, so the career ERA was 19.5% better than average. 1980 was Seaman's sharpest full season, a 3.42 ERA against the league's 3.84.
The position breakdown shows 27 games, all at pitcher. The fielding table credits Seaman with 1 putouts, 3 assists and 0 errors on the mound.
Frequently Asked Questions about Kim Seaman
- What years did Kim Seaman play?
- Kim Seaman played in Major League Baseball from 1979 to 1980.
- Was Kim Seaman a pitcher?
- Yes. Kim Seaman pitched in the major leagues, recording 3 wins and 13 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Kim Seaman hit?
- Kim Seaman hit 0 career home runs.
- What teams did Kim Seaman play for?
- Kim Seaman played for one team, the St. Louis Cardinals (1979–1980).
- What were Kim Seaman's career stats?
- In 27 games, Kim Seaman went 3-2 with a 3.16 ERA, 13 strikeouts, 25.2 innings pitched, and 4 saves.
- What position did Kim Seaman play?
- Kim Seaman played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Kim Seaman and how much did he weigh?
- Kim Seaman was listed at 6 feet 4 inches and 205 pounds.
- What was Kim Seaman's career ERA?
- Kim Seaman finished with a 3.16 career ERA, going 3-2 with 13 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Kim Seaman have?
- Kim Seaman recorded 13 career strikeouts.
- Is Kim Seaman in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Kim Seaman has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.