Kevin Tapani, baseball player, 1989-2001

Kevin Tapani

Born: 2/18/1964 in Des Moines, IA, USA

MLB Debut: 1989-07-04 | Final Game: 2001-09-27

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Kevin Ray Tapani

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Biography

Kevin Tapani was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1964, whose career spanned from 1989 to 2001. He made his mark in Major League Baseball (MLB) during a competitive era characterized by offensive prowess and evolving pitching strategies. Over his twelve-season career, Tapani compiled a record of 143 wins and 125 losses, showcasing his ability to be a reliable starter for several teams, including the Minnesota Twins and the Chicago White Sox. His career earned run average (ERA) stood at 4.35, reflecting the challenges pitchers faced in a time when hitting was increasingly dominant. Tapani was known for his durability and effectiveness on the mound, accumulating a total of 1,482 strikeouts throughout his career. Despite not recording any saves, he was a pivotal member of his rotation, often taking on the responsibility of eating innings and providing stability for his teams. He played a significant role in the Minnesota Twins' 1991 World Series championship, a hallmark achievement that underscored his contributions to the game. Tapani's legacy is defined by his consistent performance and his ability to adapt in an era that saw significant changes in both hitting and pitching philosophies.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
143 125 361 354 26 9 0 2265.0 2407 1094 260 554 1482 4.35 0

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year Team Lg W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
1989 MIN AL 2 2 5 5 0 0 0 32.7 34 14 8 21 3.86 577.6
1989 NYN NL 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 7.3 5 3 4 2 3.68 0.0
1990 MIN AL 12 8 28 28 1 1 0 159.3 164 72 29 101 4.07 3118.4
1991 MIN AL 16 9 34 34 4 1 0 244.0 225 81 40 135 2.99 2692.3
1992 MIN AL 16 11 34 34 4 1 0 220.0 226 97 48 138 3.97 2814.6
1993 MIN AL 12 15 36 35 3 1 0 225.7 243 111 57 150 4.43 2859.7
1994 MIN AL 11 7 24 24 4 1 0 156.0 181 80 39 91 4.62 2564.2
1995 LAD NL 4 2 13 11 0 0 0 57.0 72 32 14 43 5.05 -
1995 MIN AL 6 11 20 20 3 1 0 133.7 155 73 34 88 4.92 -792.3
1996 CHW AL 13 10 34 34 1 0 0 225.3 236 115 76 150 4.59 -
1997 CHC NL 9 3 13 13 1 1 0 85.0 77 32 23 55 3.39 -
1998 CHC NL 19 9 35 34 2 2 0 219.0 244 118 62 136 4.85 -
1999 CHC NL 6 12 23 23 1 0 0 136.0 151 73 33 73 4.83 -
2000 CHC NL 8 12 30 30 2 0 0 195.7 208 109 47 150 5.01 -
2001 CHC NL 9 14 29 29 0 0 0 168.3 186 84 40 149 4.49 -

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
361 261 14 40 6 0 2 22 1 16 105 0.153 0.201 0.199 0.401 -1308.4

Season-by-Season Batting

Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG PIV
1989 MIN AL 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 0.0
1989 NYN NL 3 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 0.0
1990 MIN AL 28 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 0.0
1991 MIN AL 34 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 0.0
1992 MIN AL 34 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 0.0
1993 MIN AL 36 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 0.0
1994 MIN AL 24 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 0.0
1995 LAD NL 13 17 0 3 1 0 0 2 0 0 7 0.176 0.0
1995 MIN AL 20 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 0.0
1996 CHW AL 34 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 0.0
1997 CHC NL 13 22 2 3 0 0 0 0 1 2 12 0.136 0.0
1998 CHC NL 35 75 7 10 2 0 1 11 0 7 30 0.133 -628.3
1999 CHC NL 23 39 1 2 1 0 0 3 0 3 21 0.051 0.0
2000 CHC NL 30 56 3 10 2 0 1 4 0 3 20 0.179 -385.1
2001 CHC NL 29 50 1 12 0 0 0 2 0 1 14 0.240 -294.9

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
7 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1998 NLDS1 CHN 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000
1995 NLDS2 LAN 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
1991 WS MIN 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000
1991 ALCS MIN 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000

Playoff Career Pitching

W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
1 2 7 5 0 31.7 34 19 12 23 5.40

Playoff Pitching by Year

Year Round Team W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
1998 NLDS1 CHN 0 0 1 1 0 9.0 5 1 3 6 1.00
1995 NLDS2 LAN 0 0 2 0 0 0.3 0 3 4 1 81.00
1991 ALCS MIN 0 1 2 2 0 10.3 16 9 3 9 7.84
1991 WS MIN 1 1 2 2 0 12.0 13 6 2 7 4.50

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 361 354 157 290 8 16

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1989 MIN P 5 5 3 3 0 1
1989 NYN P 3 0 1 1 0 0
1990 MIN P 28 28 14 20 1 1
1991 MIN P 34 34 26 26 1 2
1992 MIN P 34 34 17 26 2 0
1993 MIN P 36 35 17 32 0 2
1994 MIN P 24 24 11 27 1 2
1995 LAN P 13 11 4 10 1 0
1995 MIN P 20 20 16 11 0 1
1996 CHA P 34 34 15 26 1 4
1997 CHN P 13 13 4 10 0 0
1998 CHN P 35 34 11 31 0 1
1999 CHN P 23 23 2 18 0 0
2000 CHN P 30 30 11 19 0 1
2001 CHN P 29 29 5 30 1 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 361

Awards & Honors

Year Award Notes
1993 Player of the Week Week of 1993-09-11
1991 Pitcher of the Month August

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2001 CHN NL $6,500,000
2000 CHN NL $6,000,000
1999 CHN NL $3,500,000
1998 CHN NL $4,000,000
1997 CHN NL $3,750,000
1996 CHA AL $1,500,000
1995 MIN AL $3,600,000
1994 MIN AL $2,575,000
1993 MIN AL $2,000,000
1992 MIN AL $485,000
1991 MIN AL $197,500
1990 MIN AL $102,000
Total Career Earnings $34,209,500

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Central Michigan University Mount Pleasant MI 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
1991 Cy Young Award AL 7th 6.0 140 1
1990 Rookie of the Year AL 5th 9.0 140 0