Kyle Waldrop
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2011-2012)
Kyle Waldrop was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 2011 to 2012 for the Minnesota Twins, a span of 2 seasons. Across 24 career appearances, he went 1-1 with a 3.62 ERA and 12 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
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'5" / 220 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2011-09-05
- Last Game
- 2012-10-02
Full name: Steven Kyle Waldrop
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | MIN | AL | 1 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11.0 | 10 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 5.73 | 3.94 (-45%) | -272.8 |
| 2012 | MIN | AL | 0 | 1 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21.1 | 27 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 2.53 | 4.01 (+37%) | -484.4 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 1 | 1 | 24 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 32.1 | 37 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 3.62 | — | -757 | ||
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | MIN | AL | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2012 | MIN | AL | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 24 | 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 (48 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Away | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 11 | 14.2 | 15 | 5 | 6 | 4 | 3.07 |
| Away | 13 | 17.2 | 22 | 8 | 6 | 8 | 4.08 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012-10-02 | MIN | TOR | — | 2.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012-09-26 | MIN | NYY | — | 2.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2012-09-20 | MIN | CLE | — | 0.1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2012-09-16 | MIN | CHW | — | 1.1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012-09-14 | MIN | CHW | — | 1.1 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2012-09-12 | MIN | KCR | — | 0.2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012-09-10 | MIN | CLE | — | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012-09-07 | MIN | CLE | — | 1.2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 2012-09-03 | MIN | CHW | — | 1.0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012-09-01 | MIN | KCR | — | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 24 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | MIN | AL | $480,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $480,000 | ||
Kyle Waldrop: the record in brief
Between the debut on September 5, 2011 and the final game on October 2, 2012, Kyle Waldrop built the record summarized on this page. Every season row on the page belongs to the Minnesota Twins, from 2011 through 2012. Waldrop, born on October 27, 1985, in Knoxville, TN, USA, is listed as a pitcher and both batted and threw right-handed. Size on record: 6 feet, 5 inches and 220 pounds. The bio lists the given name Steven Kyle.
The pitching table credits Waldrop with a 1-1 record and a 3.62 ERA in 24 games. Waldrop had 12 strikeouts. The leagues Waldrop pitched in allowed 3.98 earned runs per nine over those seasons, so the career ERA was 9.0% better than average. 2012 was Waldrop's sharpest full season, a 2.53 ERA against the league's 4.01.
The position breakdown shows 24 games, all at pitcher. On the mound, Waldrop's fielding totals are 3 putouts, 9 assists and 0 errors.
The one salary on file is $480,000, for 2012. Retrosheet box scores cover 48 of Waldrop's games, and the full game log is linked from the splits section.
Frequently Asked Questions about Kyle Waldrop
- What years did Kyle Waldrop play?
- Kyle Waldrop played in Major League Baseball from 2011 to 2012.
- Was Kyle Waldrop a pitcher?
- Yes. Kyle Waldrop pitched in the major leagues, recording 1 wins and 12 strikeouts.
- What was Kyle Waldrop's career ERA?
- Kyle Waldrop finished with a 3.62 career ERA, going 1-1 with 12 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Kyle Waldrop have?
- Kyle Waldrop recorded 12 career strikeouts.
- Is Kyle Waldrop in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Kyle Waldrop has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.
- What teams did Kyle Waldrop play for?
- Kyle Waldrop played for the Minnesota Twins.