Kevin Kobel, baseball player, 1973-1980

Kevin Kobel

Born: 10/2/1953 in Buffalo, NY, USA

MLB Debut: 1973-09-08 | Final Game: 1980-06-07

Bats: R | Throws: L | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Kevin Richard Kobel

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Biography

Kevin Kobel, born in 1953, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1973 until 1980. His career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball history, marked by the rise of power hitting and strategic pitching. Kobel was known for his competitive spirit and versatility on the mound, contributing to teams in various relief and starting roles over his career. Kobel finished his tenure with a record of 18-34 and an earned run average (ERA) of 3.88, alongside 205 strikeouts. While he did not record any saves, his ability to maintain a respectable ERA during a time when offensive statistics were on the rise underscored his effectiveness as a pitcher. Kobel's playing style combined a mix of finesse and power, allowing him to navigate through challenging lineups. Though his career was relatively short-lived, his contributions to the teams he represented left a lasting impression on fans and teammates alike.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
18 34 115 64 5 3 0 476.0 481 205 49 152 205 3.88 0

Career ERA 3.88 vs. league average 3.74 across their career seasons — near 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
1973 ATL AL 0 1 2 1 0 0 0 8.3 9 8 8 4 8.64 — -
1974 ATL AL 6 14 34 24 3 2 0 169.3 166 75 54 74 3.99 3.63 (-10%) -
1976 ATL AL 0 1 3 0 0 0 0 4.0 6 5 3 1 11.25 — -
1978 NYN NL 5 6 32 11 1 0 0 108.3 95 35 30 51 2.91 3.69 (+21%) 214.6
1979 NYN NL 6 8 30 27 1 1 0 161.7 169 63 46 67 3.51 4.00 (+12%) 265.9
1980 NYN NL 1 4 14 1 0 0 0 24.3 36 19 11 8 7.03 3.84 (-83%) -1394.2

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
115 73 4 13 2 0 0 4 0 1 26 0.178 0.189 0.205 0.395 0.0

Career AVG .178 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — 31.4% below league average.

Career OBP .189 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — 41.8% below league average.

Career SLG .205 vs. league average .379 across their career seasons — 45.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.395 vs. league average 0.704 across their career seasons — 43.9% 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
1973 ATL AL 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1974 ATL AL 34 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1976 ATL AL 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1978 NYN NL 32 25 3 4 1 0 0 2 0 1 8 0.160 — — — — 0.0
1979 NYN NL 30 46 1 9 1 0 0 2 0 0 18 0.196 — — — — 0.0
1980 NYN NL 14 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 115 64 25 77 5 6

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1973 ML4 P 2 1 0 1 0 0
1974 ML4 P 34 24 8 29 0 3
1976 ML4 P 3 0 0 1 0 0
1978 NYN P 32 11 4 16 2 1
1979 NYN P 30 27 13 26 3 2
1980 NYN P 14 1 0 4 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 115