Ken Pape, baseball player, 1976-1976

Ken Pape

Born: 10/1/1951 in San Antonio, TX, USA

MLB Debut: 1976-05-17 | Final Game: 1976-10-03

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 195 lbs

Full name: Kenneth Wayne Pape

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Biography

Ken Pape was a professional baseball player born in 1951, who made his mark in Major League Baseball during the 1976 season. He played primarily as a position player and appeared in a total of 21 games. Pape's tenure in the majors, though brief, included notable highlights such as hitting 5 base hits and achieving 1 home run, along with 4 runs batted in. His batting average stood at .217, reflecting the challenges faced by many players during the mid-1970s, a time when the game was evolving with the introduction of more specialized roles and strategies. Pape's career, spanning from May 17, 1976, to October 3, 1976, came at a pivotal moment in baseball history, as the sport was transitioning into a more modern era characterized by increased athleticism and the rise of power hitters. Although his major league numbers may not fully capture his potential, his participation in the big leagues placed him among a select group of athletes who reached the pinnacle of professional baseball. Pape's journey through the sport serves as a reminder of the countless players who contribute to the rich tapestry of baseball history, even if their careers were short-lived.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
21 23 7 5 1 0 1 4 0 3 2 0.217 0.357 0.391 0.748 0.0

Career AVG .217 vs. league average .255 across their career seasons — 14.9% below league average.

Career OBP .357 vs. league average .320 across their career seasons — +11.6% above league average.

Career SLG .391 vs. league average .361 across their career seasons — +8.4% above league average.

Career OPS 0.748 vs. league average 0.681 across their career seasons — +9.9% 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
1976 TEX AL 21 23 7 5 1 0 1 4 0 3 2 0.217 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 1 0 1 0 0 0
3B 4 1 0 1 1 0
SS 6 4 8 22 1 4

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1976 TEX 2B 1 0 1 0 0 0
1976 TEX 3B 4 1 0 1 1 0
1976 TEX SS 6 4 8 22 1 4

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 1
Third Base 4
Shortstop 6
Designated Hitter 3

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of Texas at Austin Austin TX 1971, 1972, 1973