Ken Trinkle
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1943-1949)
Ken Trinkle was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1943 to 1949 for the New York Giants and the Philadelphia Phillies, a span of 7 seasons. Across 216 career appearances, he went 21-29 with a 3.74 ERA, 130 strikeouts, and 21 saves.
- 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
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'1" / 175 lb
- Died
- 5/10/1976 in Paoli, IN, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1943-04-25
- Last Game
- 1949-10-02
Full name: Kenneth Wayne Trinkle
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1943 | NY1 | NL | 1 | 5 | 11 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 45.2 | 51 | 19 | 15 | 10 | 3.74 | 3.50 (-7%) | -702.9 |
| 1946 | NY1 | NL | 7 | 14 | 48 | 13 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 151.0 | 146 | 65 | 74 | 49 | 3.87 | 3.59 (-8%) | -2057.9 |
| 1947 | NY1 | NL | 8 | 4 | 62 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 93.2 | 100 | 39 | 48 | 37 | 3.75 | 3.97 (+6%) | 190.8 |
| 1948 | NY1 | NL | 4 | 5 | 53 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 70.2 | 66 | 25 | 41 | 20 | 3.18 | 4.10 (+22%) | -1900.9 |
| 1949 | PHI | NL | 1 | 1 | 42 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 74.1 | 79 | 33 | 30 | 14 | 4.00 | 4.12 (+3%) | 240.0 |
| Career · 5 seasons | 21 | 29 | 216 | 19 | 3 | 0 | 21 | 435.1 | 442 | 181 | 208 | 130 | 3.74 | — | -4,231 | ||
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 216 | 80 | 6 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 8 | 19 | .138 | .216 | .138 | .353 | 0 |
Career AVG .138 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — 47.2% below league average.
Career OBP .216 vs. league average .335 across their career seasons — 35.5% below league average.
Career SLG .138 vs. league average .368 across their career seasons — 62.7% below league average.
Career OPS .353 vs. league average .703 across their career seasons — 49.7% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1943 | NY1 | NL | 11 | 12 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | .250 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1946 | NY1 | NL | 48 | 38 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 10 | .079 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1947 | NY1 | NL | 62 | 16 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | .188 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1948 | NY1 | NL | 53 | 8 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | .250 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1949 | PHI | NL | 42 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 5 seasons | 216 | 80 | 6 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 8 | 19 | .138 | — | — | — | — | 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 (432 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 110 | 42 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 3 | .119 |
| Away | 106 | 38 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 1 | .158 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 110 | 234.1 | 219 | 88 | 108 | 81 | 3.38 |
| Away | 106 | 199.2 | 224 | 97 | 97 | 49 | 4.37 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1949-10-02 | PHI | BRO | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1949-09-24 | PHI | BRO | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1949-09-22 | PHI | CHC | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1949-09-18 | PHI | STL | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1949-09-13 | PHI | PIT | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1949-09-04 | PHI | BSN | W | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1949-09-04 | PHI | BSN | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1949-08-27 | PHI | PIT | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1949-08-14 | PHI | NY1 | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1949-08-09 | PHI | BRO | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1949-10-02 | PHI | BRO | — | 0.2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1949-09-24 | PHI | BRO | — | 1.1 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 1949-09-22 | PHI | CHC | — | 2.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1949-09-18 | PHI | STL | — | 2.0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1949-09-13 | PHI | PIT | — | 2.0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1949-09-04 | PHI | BSN | — | 5.0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1949-09-04 | PHI | BSN | W | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1949-08-27 | PHI | PIT | — | 2.0 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1949-08-14 | PHI | NY1 | — | 1.2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1949-08-09 | PHI | BRO | — | 1.1 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
Season-by-Season Fielding
Career Games by Position
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| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 216 |
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Ken Trinkle: the record in brief
According to the bio, Ken Trinkle debuted on April 25, 1943 and played a final game on October 2, 1949. Trinkle played for the New York Giants (1943 through 1948) and the Philadelphia Phillies (1949). Trinkle played primarily as a pitcher and batted and threw right-handed. Born on December 15, 1919, in Paoli, IN, USA, Trinkle was listed at 6-foot-1 and 175 pounds. The bio records the death on May 10, 1976, in Paoli, IN, USA. Ken Trinkle was the playing name; the full given name is Kenneth Wayne.
Across 216 games (19 starts), Trinkle recorded 21 wins against 29 losses with a 3.74 ERA. The totals include 130 strikeouts and 21 saves. Trinkle's 3.74 ERA was close to the 3.85 league figure for those seasons. 1947 brought Trinkle a season-high 8 wins. The most saves in one season was 10, in 1947. 1947 was Trinkle's sharpest full season, a 3.75 ERA against the league's 3.97.
Frequently Asked Questions about Ken Trinkle
- What years did Ken Trinkle play?
- Ken Trinkle played in Major League Baseball from 1943 to 1949.
- Was Ken Trinkle a pitcher?
- Yes. Ken Trinkle pitched in the major leagues, recording 21 wins and 130 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Ken Trinkle hit?
- Ken Trinkle hit 0 career home runs with 11 hits.
- What was Ken Trinkle's career batting average?
- Ken Trinkle batted .138 over his career, with 11 hits in 80 at bats.
- How many RBI did Ken Trinkle have?
- Ken Trinkle drove in 4 runs in his career.
- What was Ken Trinkle's career ERA?
- Ken Trinkle finished with a 3.74 career ERA, going 21-29 with 130 strikeouts.