Ken Poulsen

Born: 8/4/1947 in Van Nuys, CA, USA

Died: 12/28/2017 in Fresno, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1967-07-03 | Final Game: 1967-07-14

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Ken Sterling Poulsen

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Biography

Ken Poulsen, born in 1947, was a professional baseball player who had a brief career in Major League Baseball, spanning from July 3 to July 14, 1967. As a position player, Poulsen's time in the majors was marked by a limited opportunity, as he appeared in just five games. During this short stint, he recorded one hit, resulting in a batting average of .200. Unfortunately, he did not hit any home runs or drive in any runs, and he did not steal any bases. Poulsen's career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a more power-focused game. Despite his limited statistical contributions, his presence in the major leagues reflects the competitive spirit of aspiring players in the late 1960s, an era that saw significant changes in player dynamics and the evolving landscape of the sport. Though his career in the spotlight was brief, Ken Poulsen remains a part of baseball history, representing the many players who strived for success at the highest level of the game.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
5	5	0	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	2	0.200	0.200	0.400	0.600	0.0

Career AVG .200 vs. league average .242 across their career seasons — 17.5% below league average.

Career OBP .200 vs. league average .306 across their career seasons — 34.7% below league average.

Career SLG .400 vs. league average .357 across their career seasons — +11.9% above league average.

Career OPS 0.600 vs. league average 0.664 across their career seasons — 9.6% 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
1967	BOS	AL	5	5	0	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	2	0.200	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
3B	2	0	0	2	1	0
SS	1	0	0	0	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1967	BOS	3B	2	0	0	2	1	0
1967	BOS	SS	1	0	0	0	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Third Base	2
Shortstop	1