Kevin Whelan
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2011-2014)
Kevin Whelan was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 2011 to 2014 for the New York Yankees and the Detroit Tigers, a span of 4 seasons. Across 3 career appearances, he went 0-0 with a 9.00 ERA and 2 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
- 5'11" / 205 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2011-06-10
- Last Game
- 2014-08-11
Full name: Kevin Joseph Whelan
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 | NYA | AL | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.2 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 5.40 | — | 0.0 |
| 2014 | DET | AL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.1 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 13.50 | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.0 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 2 | 9.00 | — | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | NYA | AL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2014 | DET | AL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 3 | 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
Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Away | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 2 | 1.2 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 5.40 |
| Away | 1 | 1.1 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 13.50 |
Last 3 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014-08-11 | DET | PIT | — | 1.1 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| 2011-06-12 | NYY | CLE | — | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2011-06-10 | NYY | CLE | — | 0.2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 3 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas A&M University | College Station | TX | 2003, 2004, 2005 |
Kevin Whelan: the record in brief
The profile opens with Kevin Whelan's first major league game on June 10, 2011; the last one listed came on August 11, 2014. The season rows list, in order, the New York Yankees (2011) and the Detroit Tigers (2014). At 5 feet, 11 inches and 205 pounds, Whelan is listed as a pitcher. Whelan both batted and threw right-handed, per the bio block. Whelan was born on January 8, 1984, in Kerrville, TX, USA. Kevin Whelan was the playing name; the full given name is Kevin Joseph.
Whelan pitched in 3 games, starting 0, and finished with a 0-0 record and 9.00 ERA. The totals include 2 strikeouts. The league ERA over Whelan's seasons was 3.84, so the 9.00 figure ran 134.3% worse than average.
Whelan's college years, 2003, 2004, and 2005, were spent at Texas A&M University.
Whelan appears at one position only: pitcher, in 3 games.
Frequently Asked Questions about Kevin Whelan
- What years did Kevin Whelan play?
- Kevin Whelan played in Major League Baseball from 2011 to 2014.
- Was Kevin Whelan a pitcher?
- Yes. Kevin Whelan pitched in the major leagues, recording 0 wins and 2 strikeouts.
- What teams did Kevin Whelan play for?
- Kevin Whelan played for 2 teams: the New York Yankees (2011) and the Detroit Tigers (2014).
- What were Kevin Whelan's career stats?
- In 3 games, Kevin Whelan went 0-0 with a 9.00 ERA, 2 strikeouts, and 3.0 innings pitched.
- What position did Kevin Whelan play?
- Kevin Whelan played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Kevin Whelan and how much did he weigh?
- Kevin Whelan was listed at 5 feet 11 inches and 205 pounds.
- What was Kevin Whelan's career ERA?
- Kevin Whelan finished with a 9.00 career ERA, going 0-0 with 2 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Kevin Whelan have?
- Kevin Whelan recorded 2 career strikeouts.
- Is Kevin Whelan in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Kevin Whelan has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.