Kyle Kendrick, baseball player, 2007-2017

Kyle Kendrick

Born: 8/26/1984 in Houston, TX, USA

MLB Debut: 2007-06-13 | Final Game: 2017-05-10

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 220 lbs

Full name: Kyle Rodney Kendrick

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Biography

Kyle Kendrick was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1984, who enjoyed a decade-long career in Major League Baseball from 2007 to 2017. Known for his consistency and durability on the mound, Kendrick finished his career with an 81-83 win-loss record and an earned run average (ERA) of 4.68. Over his time in the league, he recorded a total of 705 strikeouts, showcasing his ability to miss bats and keep hitters at bay, although he did not register any saves throughout his career. Kendrick spent the majority of his playing days with the Philadelphia Phillies, contributing to a team that experienced significant success during the late 2000s, including a World Series championship in 2008. His pitching style was characterized by a reliance on contact and ground balls, reflecting the strategic approach of the Phillies' pitching staff during that era. Kendrick's role as a dependable starter made him a valuable asset to the team, particularly in an era where pitching depth became increasingly critical in the highly competitive landscape of Major League Baseball. After his retirement in 2017, Kendrick left behind a legacy as a steadfast competitor whose contributions helped shape a memorable chapter in Phillies history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
81 83 255 214 4 2 0 1289.3 1424 671 177 371 705 4.68 0

Career ERA 4.68 vs. league average 4.11 across their career seasons — 14.0% 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
2007 PHI NL 10 4 20 20 0 0 0 121.0 129 52 25 49 3.87 4.47 (+14%) -1454.0
2008 PHI NL 11 9 31 30 0 0 0 155.7 194 95 57 68 5.49 4.32 (-27%) -4914.5
2009 PHI NL 3 1 9 2 0 0 0 26.3 27 10 9 15 3.42 4.32 (+21%) 483.9
2010 PHI NL 11 10 33 31 1 0 0 180.7 199 95 49 84 4.73 4.08 (-16%) -3764.9
2011 PHI NL 8 6 34 15 0 0 0 114.7 110 41 30 59 3.22 3.94 (+18%) -1787.4
2012 PHI NL 11 12 37 25 1 1 0 159.3 154 69 49 116 3.90 4.01 (+3%) -1276.2
2013 PHI NL 10 13 30 30 2 1 0 182.0 207 95 47 110 4.70 3.87 (-22%) -705.3
2014 PHI NL 10 13 32 32 0 0 0 199.0 214 102 57 121 4.61 3.74 (-23%) -4318.1
2015 COL NL 7 13 27 27 0 0 0 142.3 172 100 45 80 6.32 3.96 (-60%) -7904.0
2017 BOS AL 0 2 2 2 0 0 0 8.3 18 12 3 3 12.96 — 0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
259 374 23 52 9 1 1 9 0 18 158 0.139 0.184 0.176 0.361 -2224.9

Career AVG .139 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — 46.0% below league average.

Career OBP .184 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — 43.1% below league average.

Career SLG .176 vs. league average .408 across their career seasons — 56.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.361 vs. league average 0.732 across their career seasons — 50.7% 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
2007 PHI NL 20 39 6 6 0 0 0 2 0 3 17 0.154 — — — — 0.0
2008 PHI NL 32 50 3 5 1 0 0 2 0 3 24 0.100 .263 (-62%) .333 (-55%) .416 (-71%) .749 (-64%) -556.5
2009 PHI NL 9 8 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 0.250 — — — — 0.0
2010 PHI NL 33 51 2 5 2 0 0 0 0 2 16 0.098 .257 (-62%) .325 (-59%) .402 (-66%) .728 (-63%) -551.2
2011 PHI NL 35 24 1 5 0 0 0 0 0 2 9 0.208 — — — — 0.0
2012 PHI NL 37 36 2 5 2 0 0 0 0 3 19 0.139 — — — — 0.0
2013 PHI NL 32 56 1 7 1 1 0 2 0 1 20 0.125 .253 (-51%) .317 (-51%) .396 (-55%) .714 (-53%) -503.9
2014 PHI NL 32 66 2 9 1 0 0 1 0 1 31 0.136 .251 (-46%) .313 (-52%) .386 (-61%) .700 (-57%) -613.3
2015 COL NL 27 43 6 8 2 0 1 2 0 3 16 0.186 — — — — 0.0
2017 BOS AL 2 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
1 1 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
2007 NLDS2 PHI 1 1 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 1 1 0 3.7 5 5 2 2 12.27

Playoff Pitching by Year

Year Round Team W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
2007 NLDS2 PHI 0 1 1 1 0 3.7 5 5 2 2 12.27

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 255 213 86 219 13 14

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2007 PHI P 20 20 8 19 0 1
2008 PHI P 31 30 9 33 1 0
2009 PHI P 9 2 1 3 1 1
2010 PHI P 33 31 9 33 3 3
2011 PHI P 34 14 7 17 1 0
2012 PHI P 37 25 11 22 1 1
2013 PHI P 30 30 13 43 2 5
2014 PHI P 32 32 18 29 2 1
2015 COL P 27 27 10 18 2 2
2017 BOS P 2 2 0 2 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 255

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2015 COL NL $5,500,000
2014 PHI NL $7,675,000
2013 PHI NL $4,500,000
2012 PHI NL $3,585,000
2011 PHI NL $2,450,000
2010 PHI NL $480,000
2008 PHI NL $445,000
Total Career Earnings $24,635,000

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
2007 Rookie of the Year NL 5th 7.0 160 0