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Bill Kunkel

Retired
 
High Level
MLB
Years
1961-1963 (1961-1963)
Proper Name
William Gustave James Kunkel
Positions
P (89)
Positions
P
Height / Weight
6-1 / 187
Bats / Throws
Right / Right
Birthdate
July 7,1936
Death Date
May 4,1985   Age:  48.301
Drafted/Signed
UDFA: 1955-Boston Red Sox
MLB Debut
April 15,1961
MLBAM ID
117365
Retrosheet#
kunkb101
More Player Information
Stat Capsulew-lggssviphsoerawhip
MLB Career6-68924142.2153834.291.42

[Player Notes]

Father of Jeff Kunkel[1957] Did not play due to Military Service[1958] Did not play due to Military ServiceMore Notes

Pitching Statistics

csv
Glossary
yearteam nameleaguelevelmlb#agewleraggscgshogfgrsviphrerhrbbsowpbkhbwhiph9hr9bb9so9ra9so_bb
1961Kansas City AthleticsALMLBKC13224345.18582002656488.210358511132468001.5210.451.123.254.675.891.44
1962Kansas City AthleticsALMLBKC12525003.5290002907.28733460001.579.393.524.707.048.221.50
1963New York YankeesALMLBNYA2026322.72220001122046.1421514313310001.198.160.582.536.022.912.38
1961MLBTotal--KC1----345.18582005626488.210358511132468001.5210.451.123.254.675.891.44
1962MLBTotal--KC1----003.5290009207.28733460001.579.393.524.707.048.221.50
1963MLBTotal--NYA----322.72220002211046.1421514313310001.198.160.582.536.022.912.38
Tot:MLB (3 yrs)MLB664.298920087394142.215380681749838001.429.651.073.095.245.051.69
Tot:AL (3 yrs)AL664.298920087394142.215380681749838001.429.651.073.095.245.051.69

Batting Statistics

csv
Glossary
yearteam nameleaguelevelmlb#ageposgabrh2b3bhrrbisbcsbbsohbpshsfiwdptbpaxbh1bavgobpslgopssecaisobabipbb%so%so_bbab_hr
1961Kansas City AthleticsALMLBKC13224P58821000000140100011001.125.222.125.347.125.000.25010.0040.004.000.00
1963New York YankeesALMLBNYA2026P2260200010013000002702.333.429.333.762.167.000.66714.2942.863.000.00
1961MLBTotal--KC1------58821000000140100011001.125.222.125.347.125.000.25010.0040.004.00AL1961
1963MLBTotal--NYA------2260200010013000002702.333.429.333.762.167.000.66714.2942.863.00AL1963
Tot:MLB (2 yrs)MLB801423000100270100031703.214.313.214.527.143.000.42911.7641.183.50
Tot:AL (2 yrs)AL801423000100270100031703.214.313.214.527.143.000.42911.7641.183.50

Fielding Statistics

csv
Glossary
yearteamleaguelevelageposggsinnpoaedptctscsbcssb%fpctrfgrfirf9itm sharepl sharetm rank
1961Kansas City AthleticsALMLB24P58-88.2101332262300.8850.40.262.3436.0100.01
1962Kansas City AthleticsALMLB25P9-7.2010011001.0000.10.141.265.6100.015
1963New York YankeesALMLB26P22-46.1240066001.0000.30.131.1713.7100.010
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Fielding Statistics are updated at the conclusion of season

Yearly Summary

csv
Glossary
yearteamleaguelevelmlb-classagewlrankrpigpmanagersalaryservice timeplayoffsawards
1961Kansas City AthleticsALMLBKC1246110010-58Hank Bauer, Joe Gordondnq
1962Kansas City AthleticsALMLBKC12572909-9Hank Bauerdnq
1963New York YankeesALMLBNYA26104571-22Ralph HoukLost World Series (Dodgers)
3 record(s)
Based on playing years with listed statistics and available season data.

Transactions

csv
Glossary
datetransaction descriptionteamminor team40-manstatus
1962-11-26Selected from Milwaukee Braves by New York Yankees in MLB Rule 5 DraftNew York YankeesNoHist
1962-08-03Traded from Kansas City Athletics with Leo Posada to Milwaukee Braves for Orlando PenaMilwaukee BravesNoHist
1960-11-28Selected from Los Angeles Dodgers by Kansas City Athletics in MLB Rule 5 DraftKansas City AthleticsNoHist
1956-01-01Unknown transactionBrooklyn DodgersNoHist
1955-01-01Signed as amateur free agentBoston Red SoxNoHist
5 record(s)
Talent Ratings
Strikeouts
47
Walks
65
Hittable
40
SO/BB
63
vsPower
40
Hitting
0
Durability
51
Team
.490

[Career Highlights]

[1955]  Drafted by the Boston Red Sox in Round #0 (#0)
[1957]  Did not play due to Military Service
[1958]  Did not play due to Military Service
[1961]  Played for Kansas City Athletics (MLB) ... Finished top 10 in AL in Games Pitched
[1962]  Played for Kansas City Athletics (MLB)
[1963]  Played for New York Yankees (MLB) ... Played for New York Yankees (MLB)
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