Kelly Wunsch

Born: 7/12/1972 in Houston, TX, USA

MLB Debut: 2000-04-03 | Final Game: 2005-07-07

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'5" | Weight: 192 lbs

Full name: Kelly Douglas Wunsch

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Biography

Kelly Wunsch was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 2000 to 2005. Born in 1972, Wunsch made his mark in Major League Baseball during a time characterized by offensive outbursts and the growing influence of analytics on the game. He played primarily as a reliever, showcasing his versatility and resilience on the mound. Over the course of his career, Wunsch compiled a record of 11-6, with a commendable earned run average (ERA) of 3.76. His ability to strike out batters was evident, as he recorded 145 strikeouts, demonstrating his effectiveness in high-pressure situations. Wunsch's career also included a notable achievement of securing one save, highlighting his capacity to close out games when called upon. His contributions to the teams he played for were not only statistical but also rooted in his competitive spirit and work ethic. As baseball continued to evolve in the early 2000s, Wunsch's performance reflected the changing dynamics of the game, where pitching strategies became increasingly complex. After retiring in 2005, he left behind a legacy as a reliable pitcher who played a crucial role in his teams' bullpen during a transformative era in baseball history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
11	6	257	0	0	0	1	177.0	136	74	14	97	145	3.76	0

Career ERA 3.76 vs. league average 4.44 across their career seasons — 15.2% better than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
2000	CHW	AL	6	3	83	1	61.3	50	20	29	51	2.93	4.77 (+38%)	-
2001	CHW	AL	2	1	33	0	22.3	21	19	9	16	7.66	4.42 (-73%)	-
2002	CHW	AL	2	1	50	0	31.7	26	12	19	22	3.41	4.28 (+20%)	-
2003	CHW	AL	0	0	43	0	36.0	17	11	25	33	2.75	4.40 (+37%)	-
2004	CHW	AL	0	0	3	0	2.0	2	0	1	1	0.00	—	-
2005	LAD	NL	1	1	45	0	23.7	20	12	14	22	4.56	4.29 (-6%)	-

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
258	1	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 .265 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .334 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .425 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.759 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS
2000	CHW	AL	83	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—
2001	CHW	AL	33	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—
2002	CHW	AL	50	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—
2003	CHW	AL	43	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—
2004	CHW	AL	3	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—
2005	LAD	NL	46	1	1	0.000	—	—	—	—

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
3	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000

Playoff Batting by Year

Year	Round	Team	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
2000	ALDS2	CHA	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000

Playoff Career Pitching

W	L	G	GS	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA
0	1	3	0	0	1.0	2	0	0	0	0.00

Playoff Pitching by Year

Year	Round	Team	W	L	G	GS	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA
2000	ALDS2	CHA	0	1	3	0	0	1.0	2	0	0	0	0.00

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	257	0	10	25	1	2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	PO	A	E	DP
2000	CHA	P	83	3	8	0	0
2001	CHA	P	33	0	5	0	0
2002	CHA	P	50	1	3	0	1
2003	CHA	P	43	4	2	1	0
2004	CHA	P	3	0	1	0	0
2005	LAN	P	45	2	6	0	1

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	258

Salary History

Year	Team	League	Salary
2005	LAN	NL	$550,000
2004	CHA	AL	$800,000
2003	CHA	AL	$575,000
2002	CHA	AL	$285,000
2001	CHA	AL	$260,000
2000	CHA	AL	$200,000
Total Career Earnings			$2,670,000

College History

School Name	City	State	Years Attended
Texas A&M University	College Station	TX	1991, 1992, 1993

Award Voting History

Year	Award	League	Finish	Points Won	Points Max	Votes First
2000	Rookie of the Year	AL	5th	2.0	140	0