Curtis King, baseball player, 1997-1999

Curtis King

Born: 10/25/1970 in Norristown, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 1997-08-01 | Final Game: 1999-06-20

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'5" | Weight: 200 lbs

Full name: Curtis Albert King

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Biography

Curtis King was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1997 to 1999. Born in 1970, King made a name for himself in a competitive era marked by power hitting and the emergence of more specialized relief roles. Over the course of his career, he compiled an impressive record of 6-2, showcasing his ability to contribute to his team's success in crucial moments. King finished his career with a 3.43 earned run average (ERA) and struck out 42 batters, demonstrating his effectiveness on the mound. Additionally, he recorded 2 saves, highlighting his versatility as both a starter and reliever. While his playing time was limited, King left a lasting impression on fans and teammates alike, remembered for his work ethic and competitive spirit during a transitional period in the game. His contributions have secured him a place in the annals of baseball history as a reliable pitcher during the late 1990s.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
6 2 68 0 0 0 2 81.3 91 31 5 31 42 3.43 0

Career ERA 3.43 vs. league average 4.51 across their career seasons — 24.0% 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
1997 STL NL 4 2 30 0 0 0 0 29.3 38 9 11 13 2.76 4.39 (+37%) -
1998 STL NL 2 0 36 0 0 0 2 51.0 50 20 20 28 3.53 4.43 (+20%) -
1999 STL NL 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 1.0 3 2 0 1 18.00 — -

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
68 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .268 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .339 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .425 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.763 across their career seasons — 100.0% 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
1997 STL NL 30 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1998 STL NL 36 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1999 STL NL 2 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 68 0 12 14 0 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1997 SLN P 30 0 2 5 0 0
1998 SLN P 36 0 10 9 0 1
1999 SLN P 2 0 0 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 68

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1999 SLN NL $210,000
1997 SLN NL $150,000
Total Career Earnings $360,000

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Philadelphia University Philadelphia PA 1993