Jeff Kubenka

Born: 8/24/1974 in Weimar, TX, USA

MLB Debut: 1998-09-06 | Final Game: 1999-08-08

Bats: R | Throws: L | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 191 lbs

Full name: Jeffrey Scot Kubenka

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Biography

Jeff Kubenka, born in 1974, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1998 to 1999. He made a modest impact in Major League Baseball, finishing his career with a record of 1-1 and an earned run average (ERA) of 5.82. Throughout his time on the mound, Kubenka recorded 12 strikeouts, showcasing his ability to miss bats despite not having the most dominant tenure in the league. Notably, he did not record any saves during his career, indicating that he primarily served in a role that did not often place him in high-leverage situations. Kubenka's professional journey unfolded during a period marked by significant changes in baseball, including the rise of power hitters and the increasing emphasis on specialized bullpen roles. While his career statistics may not reflect the dominance of some of his contemporaries, Kubenka's contributions to his teams exemplified the spirit of perseverance and the dedication required to compete at the highest level. After his last appearance on August 8, 1999, Kubenka retired from professional baseball, leaving behind a legacy as a player who exemplified the challenges and triumphs faced by many in the sport.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
1	1	12	0	0	0	0	17.0	17	11	1	12	12	5.82	0

Career ERA 5.82 vs. league average 4.57 across their career seasons — 27.4% 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
1998	LAD	NL	1	0	6	0	0	0	0	9.3	4	1	8	10	0.96	4.43 (+78%)	-
1999	LAD	NL	0	1	6	0	0	0	0	7.7	13	10	4	2	11.74	—	-

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
12	1	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1.000	1.000	1.000	2.000	0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .269 across their career seasons — +272.2% above league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .340 across their career seasons — +194.2% above league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .427 across their career seasons — +134.2% above league average.

Career OPS 2.000 vs. league average 0.767 across their career seasons — +160.8% above 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
1998	LAD	NL	6	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1999	LAD	NL	6	1	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	12	0	0	6	1	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1998	LAN	P	6	0	0	3	1	0
1999	LAN	P	6	0	0	3	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	12

College History

School Name	City	State	Years Attended
St. Mary's University	San Antonio	TX	1995, 1996