Ken Trinkle

Born: 12/15/1919 in Paoli, IN, USA

Died: 5/10/1976 in Paoli, IN, USA

MLB Debut: 1943-04-25 | Final Game: 1949-10-02

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Kenneth Wayne Trinkle

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Biography

Ken Trinkle was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1943 to 1949. Born in 1919, Trinkle made his mark in Major League Baseball during a challenging era marked by World War II, which significantly impacted player availability and team rosters. He played in the league during a time when many stars were either serving in the military or playing in the newly formed All-American Girls Professional Baseball League, making his contributions particularly noteworthy. Trinkle concluded his career with a win-loss record of 21-29 and an earned run average (ERA) of 3.74, showcasing his ability to compete on the mound despite the competitive pressures of the time. Over the course of his career, he struck out 130 batters and recorded 21 saves, underscoring his versatility and effectiveness as a reliever and starter. His performance contributed to the teams he played for, and he remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history from the mid-20th century.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
21	29	216	19	3	0	21	435.3	442	181	23	208	130	3.74	0

Career ERA 3.74 vs. league average 3.85 across their career seasons — near league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	CG	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1943	NY1	NL	1	5	11	6	1	0	45.7	51	19	15	10	3.74	3.50 (-7%)	-709.9
1946	NY1	NL	7	14	48	13	2	2	151.0	146	65	74	49	3.87	3.59 (-8%)	-2125.2
1947	NY1	NL	8	4	62	0	0	10	93.7	100	39	48	37	3.75	3.97 (+6%)	190.8
1948	NY1	NL	4	5	53	0	0	7	70.7	66	25	41	20	3.18	4.10 (+22%)	-1929.9
1949	PHI	NL	1	1	42	0	0	2	74.3	79	33	30	14	4.00	4.12 (+3%)	240.0

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
216	80	6	11	0	0	0	4	0	8	19	0.138	0.216	0.138	0.353	0.0

Career AVG .138 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — 47.2% below league average.

Career OBP .216 vs. league average .335 across their career seasons — 35.5% below league average.

Career SLG .138 vs. league average .368 across their career seasons — 62.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.353 vs. league average 0.703 across their career seasons — 49.7% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	RBI	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS
1943	NY1	NL	11	12	1	3	0	2	2	0.250	—	—	—	—
1946	NY1	NL	48	38	3	3	2	4	10	0.079	—	—	—	—
1947	NY1	NL	62	16	1	3	1	0	4	0.188	—	—	—	—
1948	NY1	NL	53	8	0	2	1	1	2	0.250	—	—	—	—
1949	PHI	NL	42	6	1	0	0	1	1	0.000	—	—	—	—