Joel Kuhnel, baseball player, 2019

Joel Kuhnel

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Born: 2/19/1995 in Goldsboro, NC, USA

MLB Debut: 2019-08-16

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 280 lbs

Full name: Joel Kenneth Kuhnel

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Biography

Joel Kuhnel is a professional baseball pitcher born in 1995, who has been an active player since making his debut on August 16, 2019. Known for his strong arm and competitive spirit, Kuhnel has carved out a niche in Major League Baseball as a reliable option on the mound. Throughout his career, he has achieved a record of 4-3 with a 5.86 ERA, demonstrating resilience in high-pressure situations. His ability to strike out batters is evident in his 76 strikeouts, complementing his overall performance as he continues to contribute to his team's success. Kuhnel's career is notable not only for his individual achievements but also for his role in the modern era of baseball, where pitchers are increasingly relied upon to navigate through challenging lineups. With one save to his name, Kuhnel showcases his versatility as a pitcher who can step up in crucial moments. As he remains active in the league, fans and analysts alike keep a close eye on his development, anticipating how his skills will evolve and impact the game in the years to come.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
4 3 89 0 0 0 5 100.7 107 62 14 24 79 5.54 0

Career ERA 5.54 vs. league average 4.23 across their career seasons — 31.1% 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
2019 CIN NL 1 0 11 0 0 0 0 9.7 8 5 5 9 4.66 4.51 (-3%) 0.0
2020 CIN NL 1 0 3 0 0 0 0 3.0 4 2 0 3 6.00 — 0.0
2022 CIN NL 2 3 53 0 0 0 1 58.0 67 41 14 56 6.36 3.97 (-60%) 16.2
2023 CIN NL 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 3.3 6 3 2 0 8.10 — 0.0
2023 HOU AL 0 0 7 0 0 0 0 9.7 10 5 3 3 4.66 4.33 (-7%) 0.0
2024 HOU AL 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 2.0 4 4 0 1 18.00 — 0.0
2024 TBR AL 0 0 5 0 0 0 0 8.0 4 1 0 4 1.12 — -
2026 OAK AL 0 0 7 0 0 0 4 7.0 4 1 0 3 1.29 — -

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
82 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 .247 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .317 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .411 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.729 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
2019 CIN NL 11 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2020 CIN NL 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2022 CIN NL 53 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2023 CIN NL 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2023 HOU AL 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2024 HOU AL 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2024 TBR AL 5 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 82 0 11 7 1 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2019 CIN P 11 0 0 0 0 0
2020 CIN P 3 0 0 0 0 0
2022 CIN P 53 0 9 4 1 0
2023 CIN P 2 0 0 0 0 0
2023 HOU P 7 0 2 1 0 0
2024 HOU P 1 0 0 0 0 0
2024 TBA P 5 0 0 2 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 82