John King, baseball player, 2020

John King

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Born: 9/14/1994 in Laredo, TX, USA

MLB Debut: 2020-09-04

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 215 lbs

Full name: John Edward King

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Biography

John King, born in 1994, is an active professional baseball pitcher who has been making his mark in Major League Baseball since his debut on September 4, 2020. Known for his competitive spirit and strategic approach on the mound, King has quickly established himself as a reliable asset for his team. Over the course of his career, he has accumulated a record of 14-13 with an earned run average (ERA) of 3.6, showcasing his ability to keep opposing hitters at bay. With 137 strikeouts to his name, King demonstrates a strong strikeout capability, reflecting his skill in overpowering batters and his command of various pitches. As a pitcher in the contemporary era of baseball, King faces the challenges of an evolving game characterized by advanced analytics and a focus on maximizing pitcher performance. He continues to adapt to the demands of the sport, emphasizing precision and effectiveness in his outings. While he has yet to secure a save in his career, his contributions on the mound remain significant, and he plays a crucial role in his team's pitching rotation. John King’s ongoing career is marked by determination and growth, and he is poised to further elevate his status in the league as he continues to develop his craft.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
17 14 224 0 0 0 0 262.0 285 108 26 72 174 3.71 0

Career ERA 3.71 vs. league average 4.17 across their career seasons — 11.0% 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
2020 TEX AL 1 0 6 0 0 0 0 10.3 13 7 4 9 6.10 4.45 (-37%) -324.7
2021 TEX AL 7 5 27 0 0 0 0 46.0 41 18 12 40 3.52 4.27 (+17%) 1095.1
2022 TEX AL 1 4 39 0 0 0 0 51.3 61 23 14 30 4.03 3.97 (-2%) -153.2
2023 TEX AL 1 1 15 0 0 0 0 18.7 26 12 4 10 5.79 4.33 (-34%) 378.9
2023 STL NL 1 0 20 0 0 0 0 18.7 19 3 6 10 1.45 4.33 (+67%) -
2024 STL NL 3 3 56 0 0 0 0 60.0 58 19 14 38 2.85 4.08 (+30%) -
2025 STL NL 2 1 51 0 0 0 0 48.3 65 25 14 28 4.66 4.14 (-12%) -
2026 MIA NL 1 0 10 0 0 0 0 8.7 2 1 4 9 1.04 — -

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
214 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .245 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .316 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .405 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.721 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
2020 TEX AL 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2021 TEX AL 27 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2022 TEX AL 39 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2023 TEX AL 15 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2023 STL NL 20 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2024 STL NL 56 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2025 STL NL 51 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 214 0 19 51 2 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2020 TEX P 6 0 1 1 0 0
2021 TEX P 27 0 2 7 1 0
2022 TEX P 39 0 1 7 0 0
2023 TEX P 15 0 3 2 0 0
2023 SLN P 20 0 2 5 0 1
2024 SLN P 56 0 6 12 1 0
2025 SLN P 51 0 4 17 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 214