Kerry Ligtenberg, baseball player, 1997-2005

Kerry Ligtenberg

Born: 5/11/1971 in Rapid City, SD, USA

MLB Debut: 1997-08-12 | Final Game: 2005-05-29

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Kerry Dale Ligtenberg

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Biography

Kerry Ligtenberg, born in 1971, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1997 to 2005. He made his mark primarily as a relief pitcher, known for his effective fastball and slider. Ligtenberg played in a competitive era marked by offensive prowess and the increasing reliance on specialized bullpen arms. Throughout his career, he compiled a record of 17-20, with a respectable earned run average (ERA) of 3.82, showcasing his ability to limit scoring opportunities in high-pressure situations. Ligtenberg's career was highlighted by his impressive strikeout total of 357 and a notable 48 saves, reflecting his role as a reliable option in the late innings. His contributions were particularly significant during his tenure with the Atlanta Braves, where he became a fan favorite for his tenacity on the mound. Despite facing challenges typical of a relief pitcher, including fluctuations in performance and injuries, Ligtenberg's dedication to the game and ability to perform under pressure cemented his legacy within the sport. After his retirement, he remained a respected figure in baseball, remembered for his competitive spirit and contributions to the teams he played for.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
17 20 386 0 0 0 48 390.7 357 166 46 158 357 3.82 0

Career ERA 3.82 vs. league average 4.43 across their career seasons — 13.7% 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
1997 ATL NL 1 0 15 0 0 0 1 15.0 12 5 4 19 3.00 4.39 (+32%) -170.4
1998 ATL NL 3 2 75 0 0 0 30 73.0 51 22 24 79 2.71 4.43 (+39%) 2597.2
2000 ATL NL 2 3 59 0 0 0 12 52.3 43 21 24 51 3.61 4.77 (+24%) 621.2
2001 ATL NL 3 3 53 0 0 0 1 59.7 50 20 30 56 3.02 4.42 (+32%) 1307.0
2002 ATL NL 3 4 52 0 0 0 0 66.7 52 22 33 51 2.97 4.28 (+31%) 322.7
2003 BAL AL 4 2 68 0 0 0 1 59.3 60 22 14 47 3.34 4.40 (+24%) 257.6
2004 TOR AL 1 6 57 0 0 0 3 55.0 73 39 25 49 6.38 4.46 (-43%) 425.9
2005 AZ NL 0 0 7 0 0 0 0 9.7 16 15 4 5 13.97 4.29 (-225%) -

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
386 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 .265 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .335 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .424 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.758 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
1997 ATL NL 15 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1998 ATL NL 75 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2000 ATL NL 59 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2001 ATL NL 53 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2002 ATL NL 52 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2003 BAL AL 68 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2004 TOR AL 57 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2005 AZ NL 7 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
15 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
2002 NLDS1 ATL 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
2001 NLCS ATL 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
2000 NLDS1 ATL 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
1998 NLCS ATL 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
1998 NLDS1 ATL 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
1997 NLCS ATL 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
0 1 15 0 0 16.7 5 4 8 18 2.16

Playoff Pitching by Year

Year Round Team W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
2002 NLDS1 ATL 0 0 1 0 0 2.0 0 0 0 1 0.00
2001 NLCS ATL 0 0 2 0 0 3.0 0 0 1 2 0.00
2000 NLDS1 ATL 0 0 3 0 0 1.7 0 1 1 3 5.40
1998 NLCS ATL 0 1 4 0 0 3.7 3 3 2 5 7.36
1998 NLDS1 ATL 0 0 3 0 0 3.3 1 0 4 3 0.00
1997 NLCS ATL 0 0 2 0 0 3.0 1 0 0 4 0.00

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 386 0 8 28 6 2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1997 ATL P 15 0 1 0 0 0
1998 ATL P 75 0 1 2 2 0
2000 ATL P 59 0 0 4 0 1
2001 ATL P 53 0 2 1 3 0
2002 ATL P 52 0 1 8 1 1
2003 BAL P 68 0 1 7 0 0
2004 TOR P 57 0 1 5 0 0
2005 ARI P 7 0 1 1 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 386

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2004 TOR AL $2,000,000
2003 BAL AL $1,200,000
2002 ATL NL $1,700,000
2001 ATL NL $1,200,000
2000 ATL NL $255,000
1999 ATL NL $255,000
1998 ATL NL $175,000
Total Career Earnings $6,785,000

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of Minnesota Minneapolis MN 1993, 1994
University of Minnesota - Morris Morris MN 1990, 1991

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
1998 Rookie of the Year NL 4th 18.0 160 1