Kelly Wunsch
Born: 7/12/1972 in Houston, TX, USA
MLB Debut: 2000-04-03 | Final Game: 2005-07-07
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'5" | Weight: 192 lbs
Full name: Kelly Douglas Wunsch
Biography
Kelly Wunsch was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 2000 to 2005. Born in 1972, Wunsch made his mark in Major League Baseball during a time characterized by offensive outbursts and the growing influence of analytics on the game. He played primarily as a reliever, showcasing his versatility and resilience on the mound. Over the course of his career, Wunsch compiled a record of 11-6, with a commendable earned run average (ERA) of 3.76. His ability to strike out batters was evident, as he recorded 145 strikeouts, demonstrating his effectiveness in high-pressure situations.
Wunsch's career also included a notable achievement of securing one save, highlighting his capacity to close out games when called upon. His contributions to the teams he played for were not only statistical but also rooted in his competitive spirit and work ethic. As baseball continued to evolve in the early 2000s, Wunsch's performance reflected the changing dynamics of the game, where pitching strategies became increasingly complex. After retiring in 2005, he left behind a legacy as a reliable pitcher who played a crucial role in his teams' bullpen during a transformative era in baseball history.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 6 | 257 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 177.0 | 136 | 74 | 14 | 97 | 145 | 3.76 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | CHW | AL | 6 | 3 | 83 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 61.3 | 50 | 20 | 29 | 51 | 2.93 | - |
| 2001 | CHW | AL | 2 | 1 | 33 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22.3 | 21 | 19 | 9 | 16 | 7.66 | - |
| 2002 | CHW | AL | 2 | 1 | 50 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 31.7 | 26 | 12 | 19 | 22 | 3.41 | - |
| 2003 | CHW | AL | 0 | 0 | 43 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 36.0 | 17 | 11 | 25 | 33 | 2.75 | - |
| 2004 | CHW | AL | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.00 | - |
| 2005 | LAD | NL | 1 | 1 | 45 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 23.7 | 20 | 12 | 14 | 22 | 4.56 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 258 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | CHW | AL | 83 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2001 | CHW | AL | 33 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2002 | CHW | AL | 50 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2003 | CHW | AL | 43 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2004 | CHW | AL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2005 | LAD | NL | 46 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | ALDS2 | CHA | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Playoff Career Pitching
| W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
Playoff Pitching by Year
| Year | Round | Team | W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | ALDS2 | CHA | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 257 | 0 | 10 | 25 | 1 | 2 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | CHA | P | 83 | 0 | 3 | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001 | CHA | P | 33 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 2002 | CHA | P | 50 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| 2003 | CHA | P | 43 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 2004 | CHA | P | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005 | LAN | P | 45 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 258 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | LAN | NL | $550,000 |
| 2004 | CHA | AL | $800,000 |
| 2003 | CHA | AL | $575,000 |
| 2002 | CHA | AL | $285,000 |
| 2001 | CHA | AL | $260,000 |
| 2000 | CHA | AL | $200,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $2,670,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas A&M University | College Station | TX | 1991, 1992, 1993 |
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Rookie of the Year | AL | 5th | 2.0 | 140 | 0 |