Kevin Slowey, baseball player, 2007-2014

Kevin Slowey

Born: 5/4/1984 in Conroe, TX, USA

MLB Debut: 2007-06-01 | Final Game: 2014-06-14

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 200 lbs

Full name: Kevin Michael Slowey

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Biography

Kevin Slowey, born in 1984, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 2007 to 2014. Known for his precise control and ability to induce ground balls, Slowey made a notable impact in Major League Baseball, primarily with the Minnesota Twins. Over the course of his career, he compiled a record of 43-36 and posted a career earned run average (ERA) of 4.62. His ability to strike out batters was evident, as he recorded 495 strikeouts throughout his time in the league, showcasing his effectiveness on the mound during an era marked by increasingly powerful hitters. Slowey's career was characterized by his cerebral approach to pitching, often outsmarting opponents with his strategic placement and pitch selection. While he did not accumulate saves in his career, his contributions as a starting pitcher were significant, particularly in a Twins rotation that sought to balance young talent with seasoned experience. After retiring from professional baseball, Slowey left behind a legacy as a dependable arm in a competitive league, remembered for his work ethic and his role in the Twins' pitching staff during the late 2000s.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
43 36 137 106 3 2 0 662.0 765 340 99 111 495 4.62 0

Career ERA 4.62 vs. league average 4.11 across their career seasons — 12.6% 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
2007 MIN AL 4 1 13 11 0 0 0 66.7 82 35 11 47 4.72 4.47 (-6%) -1641.4
2008 MIN AL 12 11 27 27 3 2 0 160.3 161 71 24 123 3.99 4.32 (+8%) 1732.4
2009 MIN AL 10 3 16 16 0 0 0 90.7 113 49 15 75 4.86 4.32 (-13%) 153.7
2010 MIN AL 13 6 30 28 0 0 0 155.7 172 77 29 116 4.45 4.08 (-9%) 407.2
2011 MIN AL 0 8 14 8 0 0 0 59.3 78 44 5 34 6.67 3.94 (-69%) -799.4
2013 MIA NL 3 6 20 14 0 0 0 92.0 106 42 18 76 4.11 3.87 (-6%) 133.0
2014 MIA NL 1 1 17 2 0 0 0 37.3 53 22 9 24 5.30 3.74 (-42%) -32.4

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
139 39 2 3 1 0 0 2 0 2 17 0.077 0.122 0.103 0.225 0.0

Career AVG .077 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — 70.3% below league average.

Career OBP .122 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — 62.6% below league average.

Career SLG .103 vs. league average .406 across their career seasons — 74.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.225 vs. league average 0.732 across their career seasons — 69.3% 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
2007 MIN AL 13 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2008 MIN AL 28 8 1 2 1 0 0 2 0 0 1 0.250 — — — — 0.0
2009 MIN AL 16 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2010 MIN AL 31 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2011 MIN AL 14 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2013 MIA NL 20 21 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 12 0.048 — — — — 0.0
2014 MIA NL 17 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 137 106 42 63 3 2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2007 MIN P 13 11 4 2 0 0
2008 MIN P 27 27 7 18 1 1
2009 MIN P 16 16 4 6 0 0
2010 MIN P 30 28 11 12 2 0
2011 MIN P 14 8 4 5 0 0
2013 MIA P 20 14 7 15 0 1
2014 MIA P 17 2 5 5 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 137

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2014 MIA NL $800,000
2011 MIN AL $2,700,000
2010 MIN AL $470,000
2009 MIN AL $440,000
2008 MIN AL $395,000
Total Career Earnings $4,805,000

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Winthrop University Rock Hill SC 2003, 2004, 2005