Ken Vining
Born: 12/5/1974 in Decatur, GA, USA
MLB Debut: 2001-05-23 | Final Game: 2001-07-05
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 180 lbs
Full name: Kenneth Edward Vining
Biography
Ken Vining, born in 1974, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned a brief period from May 23, 2001, to July 5, 2001. As a position player, Vining made his mark in Major League Baseball during a time characterized by power hitters and high-scoring games, yet his time on the field was limited. Over the course of his career, he appeared in 8 games, but he unfortunately did not record any hits, home runs, or runs batted in, finishing with a batting average of 0.0.
Despite his limited contributions on the field, Vining's presence in the major leagues reflected the competitive nature of the sport during the early 2000s, an era defined by the rise of offensive performances and the evolving dynamics of player roles. His journey through professional baseball serves as a reminder of the challenges faced by players vying for a place in the highly competitive environment of Major League Baseball.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.7 | 15 | 13 | 3 | 7 | 3 | 17.55 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | CHW | AL | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.7 | 15 | 13 | 7 | 3 | 17.55 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | .000 | .000 | .000 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | CHW | AL | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 8 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | CHA | P | 8 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 8 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clemson University | Clemson | SC | 1994, 1995, 1996 |