Kevin Wickander, baseball player, 1989-1996

Kevin Wickander

Born: 1/4/1965 in Fort Dodge, IA, USA

MLB Debut: 1989-08-10 | Final Game: 1996-06-12

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 202 lbs

Full name: Kevin Dean Wickander

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Biography

Kevin Wickander, born in 1965, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1989 until 1996. Known for his versatility on the mound, Wickander had a career record of 5-1 with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.02. Throughout his career, he accumulated 101 strikeouts and recorded 2 saves, showcasing his ability to contribute both as a starter and a reliever. Wickander's playing career unfolded during a transitional period in baseball, marked by the increasing emphasis on power pitching and the evolving strategies of the game. While he may not have been a household name, his contributions to his teams were significant in the context of the era. Wickander's style was characterized by a reliable arsenal and a competitive spirit, making him a valuable asset in the bullpen and a dependable option when called upon to start. After retiring from professional play, he left behind a legacy as a steady presence on the mound during a time when the game was undergoing considerable changes.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
5 1 150 0 0 0 2 138.7 151 62 12 85 101 4.02 0

Career ERA 4.02 vs. league average 4.10 across their career seasons — near 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
1989 CLE AL 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 2.7 6 1 2 0 3.38 — 0.0
1990 CLE AL 0 1 10 0 0 0 0 12.3 14 5 4 10 3.65 3.86 (+6%) 450.8
1992 CLE AL 2 0 44 0 0 0 1 41.0 39 14 28 38 3.07 3.75 (+18%) 162.7
1993 CLE AL 0 0 11 0 0 0 0 8.7 15 4 3 3 4.15 — 0.0
1993 CIN NL 1 0 33 0 0 0 0 25.3 32 19 19 20 6.75 4.19 (-61%) -1446.1
1995 DET AL 0 0 21 0 0 0 1 17.3 18 5 9 9 2.60 4.45 (+42%) -41.1
1995 ATL AL 0 0 8 0 0 0 0 6.0 1 0 3 2 0.00 — -
1996 ATL AL 2 0 21 0 0 0 0 25.3 26 14 17 19 4.97 4.61 (-8%) -

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
150 2 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 .262 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .330 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .398 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.728 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
1989 CLE AL 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1990 CLE AL 10 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1992 CLE AL 44 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1993 CLE AL 11 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1993 CIN NL 33 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1995 DET AL 21 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1995 ATL AL 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1996 ATL AL 21 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 150 0 2 17 0 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1989 CLE P 2 0 0 0 0 0
1990 CLE P 10 0 0 1 0 0
1992 CLE P 44 0 0 5 0 1
1993 CLE P 11 0 0 0 0 0
1993 CIN P 33 0 0 3 0 0
1995 DET P 21 0 1 4 0 0
1995 ML4 P 8 0 0 0 0 0
1996 ML4 P 21 0 1 4 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 150

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1996 ML4 AL $290,000
1995 DET AL $160,000
1993 CLE AL $145,000
1990 CLE AL $100,000
Total Career Earnings $695,000

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Grand Canyon University Phoenix AZ 1984, 1985, 1986