Kurt Ainsworth, baseball player, 2001-2004

Kurt Ainsworth

Born: 9/9/1978 in Baton Rouge, LA, USA

MLB Debut: 2001-09-05 | Final Game: 2004-05-14

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 192 lbs

Full name: Kurt Harold Ainsworth

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Biography

Kurt Ainsworth, born in 1978, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 2001 to 2004. He made a name for himself during a transitional period in baseball, characterized by increasing offensive numbers and evolving pitching strategies. Ainsworth was known for his competitive spirit on the mound and his ability to generate strikeouts, finishing his career with 90 strikeouts in 109 innings pitched. His pitching style combined a mix of fastballs and off-speed pitches that often challenged hitters during his tenure. Over the course of his career, Ainsworth compiled a record of 6-8 with an earned run average (ERA) of 5.19. Although he did not record any saves, he contributed to his teams with valuable innings during a time when pitching depth was increasingly important. Ainsworth's time in the league was marked by the challenges many pitchers faced in the early 2000s, as the sport was navigating through the effects of the steroid era and a focus on offensive production. Despite the ups and downs, Ainsworth's perseverance and work ethic left an impact on his teammates and the organizations he served.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
6 8 29 22 0 0 0 126.7 136 73 16 61 90 5.19 0

Career ERA 5.19 vs. league average 4.39 across their career seasons — 18.1% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year Team Lg W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER BB SO ERA Lg ERA Pitcher PIV
2001 SFG NL 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 2.0 3 3 2 3 13.50 — -
2002 SFG NL 1 2 6 4 0 0 0 25.7 22 6 12 15 2.10 4.28 (+51%) -
2003 SFG NL 5 4 11 11 0 0 0 66.0 66 28 26 48 3.82 4.40 (+13%) -
2003 BAL AL 0 1 3 0 0 0 0 2.3 6 3 1 4 11.57 — 0.0
2004 BAL AL 0 1 7 7 0 0 0 30.7 39 33 20 20 9.68 4.46 (-117%) -1750.8

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
30 28 1 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 8 0.071 0.071 0.107 0.179 0.0

Career AVG .071 vs. league average .264 across their career seasons — 72.9% below league average.

Career OBP .071 vs. league average .333 across their career seasons — 78.5% below league average.

Career SLG .107 vs. league average .423 across their career seasons — 74.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.179 vs. league average 0.756 across their career seasons — 76.4% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

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 SFG NL 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2002 SFG NL 6 6 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.167 — — — — 0.0
2003 SFG NL 12 22 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 7 0.045 — — — — 0.0
2003 BAL AL 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2004 BAL AL 7 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 29 22 8 16 0 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2001 SFN P 2 0 0 0 0 0
2002 SFN P 6 4 1 8 0 0
2003 SFN P 11 11 4 6 0 0
2003 BAL P 3 0 1 0 0 0
2004 BAL P 7 7 2 2 0 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 29

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2005 BAL AL $322,500
2004 BAL AL $315,000
2003 SFN NL $302,000
2002 SFN NL $200,000
Total Career Earnings $1,139,500

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Louisiana State University Baton Rouge LA 1998, 1999