Josh Kinney, baseball player, 2006-2012

Josh Kinney

Born: 3/31/1979 in Coudersport, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 2006-07-03 | Final Game: 2012-10-01

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 220 lbs

Full name: Joshua Thomas Kinney

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Biography

Josh Kinney, born in 1979, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 2006 to 2012. Known for his resilience on the mound, Kinney played a significant role in the bullpen during his time in Major League Baseball. He made his debut on July 3, 2006, and showcased a competitive spirit that earned him a spot in the league. Over his career, Kinney recorded a win-loss record of 1-3 and maintained an earned run average (ERA) of 4.73, striking out 94 batters while achieving one save. Kinney's playing style reflected the evolving nature of pitching during his era, characterized by a blend of power and precision. He contributed to various teams, demonstrating adaptability and reliability in high-pressure situations. Though his career spanned a relatively brief period, Kinney's dedication and performance left an impression on fans and teammates alike, marking his presence in the competitive landscape of Major League Baseball during the late 2000s.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
1 3 93 0 0 0 1 97.0 90 51 9 42 94 4.73 0

Career ERA 4.73 vs. league average 4.23 across their career seasons — 12.0% 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
2006 STL NL 0 0 21 0 0 0 0 25.0 17 9 8 22 3.24 4.53 (+28%) -
2008 STL NL 0 0 7 0 0 0 0 7.0 3 0 1 8 0.00 — -
2009 STL NL 1 0 17 0 0 0 0 15.3 23 15 11 8 8.80 4.32 (-104%) -
2011 CHW AL 0 0 13 0 0 0 0 17.7 23 13 7 20 6.62 3.94 (-68%) -
2012 SEA AL 0 3 35 0 0 0 1 32.0 24 14 15 36 3.94 4.01 (+2%) 212.3

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
93 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .328 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .414 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.743 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
2006 STL NL 21 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2008 STL NL 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2009 STL NL 17 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2011 CHW AL 13 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2012 SEA AL 35 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
7 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
2006 NLCS SLN 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
2006 NLDS2 SLN 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
2006 WS SLN 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000

Playoff Career Pitching

W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
1 0 7 0 0 6.3 3 0 4 6 0.00

Playoff Pitching by Year

Year Round Team W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
2006 NLCS SLN 1 0 3 0 0 3.3 3 0 1 4 0.00
2006 NLDS2 SLN 0 0 2 0 0 2.0 0 0 1 1 0.00
2006 WS SLN 0 0 2 0 0 1.0 0 0 2 1 0.00

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 93 0 9 13 1 2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2006 SLN P 21 0 4 2 1 0
2008 SLN P 7 0 2 1 0 0
2009 SLN P 17 0 1 0 0 0
2011 CHA P 13 0 0 4 0 1
2012 SEA P 35 0 2 6 0 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 93

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2009 SLN NL $405,000
2008 SLN NL $390,000
2007 SLN NL $382,000
Total Career Earnings $1,177,000

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Quincy University Quincy IL 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001