Steve Kline (right-handed pitcher)
| Steve Kline | |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | |
| Born: October 6, 1947 Wenatchee, Washington, U.S. | |
| Died: June 4, 2018 (aged 70) Chelan, Washington, U.S. | |
Batted: Right Threw: Right | |
| MLB debut | |
| July 10, 1970, for the New York Yankees | |
| Last MLB appearance | |
| July 24, 1977, for the Atlanta Braves | |
| MLB statistics | |
| Win–loss record | 43–45 |
| Earned run average | 3.26 |
| Strikeouts | 240 |
| Teams | |
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Steven Jack Kline (October 6, 1947 – June 4, 2018) was an American
player, a former starting pitcher who appeared in Major League Baseball from 1970 through 1974 and in 1977
. Listed at 6 feet 3 inches (1.91 m) tall and 200 pounds (91 kg), Kline batted and threw right-handed.
Kline was originally drafted by the
complete games.[1]
His most productive season came in 1972, when he recorded career-highs in
minor league baseball before making 16 relief appearances for Atlanta in 1977, his last Major League season.[1]
In a six-season MLB career, Kline posted a 43–45 record with 240 strikeouts and a 3.26 ERA in 7501⁄3 innings and 129
bases on balls.[1]
He was a pitching coach at Wenatchee High School in Washington. Kline died June 4, 2018.[3]
See also
References
- ^ a b c "Steve Kline Statistics and History". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved August 31, 2014.
- ^ Chass, Murray. "Yankee‐Indian Trade Brings Confusion, Anger and Leaves 2d‐Base Question," The New York Times, Sunday, April 28, 1974. Retrieved April 20, 2020
- ^ "Steven "Steve" Kline Obituary". lakechelanmirror.com. June 6, 2018. Retrieved June 14, 2018.
External links
- Career statistics and player information from MLB, or Baseball Reference, or Baseball Reference (Minors)
- Retrosheet
- Steve Kline at Baseball Library