Kip Gross, baseball player, 1990-2000

Kip Gross

Born: 8/24/1964 in Scottsbluff, NE, USA

MLB Debut: 1990-04-21 | Final Game: 2000-05-29

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 195 lbs

Full name: Kip Lee Gross

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Biography

Kip Gross was a professional baseball pitcher who played from 1990 to 2000, making a name for himself in Major League Baseball during the transitional period of the late 1990s. Born in 1964, Gross's career spanned a decade in which he showcased his talents on the mound with a record of 7-8 and an earned run average (ERA) of 3.9. Over the course of his career, he struck out 81 batters, demonstrating a solid ability to navigate challenging lineups despite not recording any saves. Gross's playing style was characterized by his competitive spirit and versatility, contributing to various teams during his tenure in the league. He played in an era that saw significant changes in the game, including the rise of power hitters and the evolving strategies of pitching. Although he may not have achieved superstar status, Gross's contributions to his teams were valued, and he remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history from the 1990s. His journey through the majors reflects the challenges and triumphs faced by many players during that dynamic period in the sport.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
7 8 73 12 1 0 0 147.7 168 64 14 66 81 3.90 0

Career ERA 3.90 vs. league average 4.22 across their career seasons — 7.6% better 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
1990 CIN NL 0 0 5 0 0 0 0 6.3 6 3 2 3 4.26 — 0.0
1991 CIN NL 6 4 29 9 1 0 0 85.7 93 33 40 40 3.47 3.91 (+11%) -1363.1
1992 LAD NL 1 1 16 1 0 0 0 23.7 32 11 10 14 4.18 3.75 (-12%) -
1993 LAD NL 0 0 10 0 0 0 0 15.0 13 1 4 12 0.60 4.19 (+86%) -
1999 BOS AL 0 2 11 1 0 0 0 12.7 15 11 8 9 7.82 4.71 (-66%) -853.6
2000 HOU NL 0 1 2 1 0 0 0 4.3 9 5 2 3 10.38 — 0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
73 25 2 4 0 0 0 2 0 0 6 0.160 0.160 0.160 0.320 0.0

Career AVG .160 vs. league average .263 across their career seasons — 39.2% below league average.

Career OBP .160 vs. league average .333 across their career seasons — 51.9% below league average.

Career SLG .160 vs. league average .405 across their career seasons — 60.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.320 vs. league average 0.738 across their career seasons — 56.6% 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
1990 CIN NL 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1991 CIN NL 29 22 1 2 0 0 0 1 0 0 6 0.091 — — — — 0.0
1992 LAD NL 16 2 1 2 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1.000 — — — — 0.0
1993 LAD NL 10 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1999 BOS AL 11 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2000 HOU NL 2 1 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 73 12 6 25 3 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1990 CIN P 5 0 0 0 0 0
1991 CIN P 29 9 5 15 2 0
1992 LAN P 16 1 1 7 0 0
1993 LAN P 10 0 0 2 0 0
1999 BOS P 11 1 0 1 0 0
2000 HOU P 2 1 0 0 1 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 73

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1999 BOS AL $500,000
1993 LAN NL $165,000
1992 LAN NL $150,000
1991 CIN NL $108,000
Total Career Earnings $923,000

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of Nebraska at Lincoln Lincoln NE 1986