Ken Vining
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2001)
Ken Vining was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball in 2001 for the Chicago White Sox. Across 8 career appearances, he went 0-0 with a 17.55 ERA and 3 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
- 6'0" / 180 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2001-05-23
- Last Game
- 2001-07-05
Full name: Kenneth Edward Vining
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | CHA | AL | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.2 | 15 | 13 | 7 | 3 | 17.55 | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.2 | 15 | 13 | 7 | 3 | 17.55 | — | 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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | CHA | AL | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | 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 (16 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Away | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 4 | 3.1 | 11 | 9 | 6 | 2 | 24.30 |
| Away | 4 | 3.1 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 10.80 |
Last 8 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001-07-05 | CHW | MIN | — | 0.1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2001-07-01 | CHW | BAL | — | 2.1 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| 2001-06-16 | CHW | STL | — | 0.2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001-06-15 | CHW | STL | — | 1.0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2001-06-06 | CHW | KCR | — | 1.0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2001-06-03 | CHW | DET | — | 0.1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001-05-29 | CHW | TOR | — | 0.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001-05-23 | CHW | TOR | — | 0.2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 8 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clemson University | Clemson | SC | 1994, 1995, 1996 |
Ken Vining: the record in brief
According to the bio, Ken Vining debuted on May 23, 2001 and played a final game on July 5, 2001. Vining's only club in the season tables is the Chicago White Sox. Vining played primarily as a pitcher and both batted and threw left-handed. The bio adds a birth date on December 5, 1974, in Decatur, GA, USA and a listed size of 6 feet, 0 inches and 180 pounds. On the record, Ken Vining was born Kenneth Edward Vining.
Across 8 games (0 starts), Vining recorded 0 wins against 0 losses with a 17.55 ERA. Vining had 3 strikeouts. Against a 4.42 league ERA for the same seasons, the 17.55 mark was 297.3% worse. Vining's only pitching season is 2001: 8 games, 3 strikeouts.
Every defensive appearance on record for Vining, 8 games, came at pitcher.
Before the majors, Vining played college baseball at Clemson University (1994, 1995, and 1996). Vining's game-by-game log, linked below the splits, holds 16 games from Retrosheet.
Frequently Asked Questions about Ken Vining
- Was Ken Vining a pitcher?
- Yes. Ken Vining pitched in the major leagues, recording 0 wins and 3 strikeouts.
- What teams did Ken Vining play for?
- Ken Vining played for one team, the Chicago White Sox (2001).
- What were Ken Vining's career stats?
- In 8 games, Ken Vining went 0-0 with a 17.55 ERA, 3 strikeouts, and 6.2 innings pitched.
- What position did Ken Vining play?
- Ken Vining played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Ken Vining and how much did he weigh?
- Ken Vining was listed at 6 feet and 180 pounds.
- What was Ken Vining's career ERA?
- Ken Vining finished with a 17.55 career ERA, going 0-0 with 3 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Ken Vining have?
- Ken Vining recorded 3 career strikeouts.
- Is Ken Vining in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Ken Vining has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.