Curt Kaufman, baseball player, 1982-1984

Curt Kaufman

Born: 7/19/1957 in Omaha, NE, USA

MLB Debut: 1982-09-10 | Final Game: 1984-09-25

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Curt Gerrard Kaufman

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Biography

Curt Kaufman, born in 1957, was a professional baseball pitcher who played from 1982 to 1984. Over the course of his brief career in Major League Baseball, Kaufman recorded a win-loss record of 3-3 and maintained an earned run average (ERA) of 4.48. He struck out 50 batters and secured 1 save, contributing to his teams with a steady, if not spectacular, performance on the mound. Kaufman's playing style was characterized by his ability to manage games effectively, showcasing a blend of control and competitiveness that earned him a place in the MLB during the early 1980s. While he may not have achieved the stardom of some of his contemporaries, Kaufman's contributions to his teams during a transitional period in baseball, marked by changes in pitching strategies and player development, reflected the evolving nature of the game. His career, though concise, left a mark on the clubs he represented and provided a glimpse into the life of a pitcher navigating the complexities of professional baseball.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
3 3 40 1 0 0 1 86.3 87 43 15 30 50 4.48 0

Career ERA 4.48 vs. league average 3.85 across their career seasons — 16.5% 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
1982 NYY AL 1 0 7 0 0 0 0 8.7 9 5 6 1 5.19 — -
1983 NYY AL 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 8.7 10 3 4 8 3.12 — -
1984 LAA AL 2 3 29 1 0 0 1 69.0 68 35 20 41 4.57 3.81 (-20%) -

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
40 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000 0.0

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
1982 NYY AL 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1983 NYY AL 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1984 LAA AL 29 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 40 1 2 13 0 2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1982 NYA P 7 0 1 0 0 0
1983 NYA P 4 0 0 1 0 0
1984 CAL P 29 1 1 12 0 2

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 40

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Iowa State University Ames IA 1976, 1977