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Jeff Kunkel Notable

b. March 25, 1962 · Texas Rangers 1984–1990, Chicago Cubs 1992

Jeff Kunkel divided nine seasons between two clubs as a shortstop: the Texas Rangers from 1984, then the Chicago Cubs through 1992.

Across 357 games he batted .221, with 192 hits and 88 runs. He finished with 18 home runs, 44 doubles and 9 stolen bases. He went 0 and 0 with a 13.50 earned run average, pitching 2.7 innings in 2 games. He struck out 1.

He played 207 games at shortstop, with 451 assists and 46 errors. He turned 81 double plays.

He was born in West Palm Beach, FL, USA on March 25, 1962. He batted right-handed and threw right-handed.

Batting, season by season

YearTeam GABR H2B3B HRRBIBB SOSBAVG
1984 TEX 501421329 233 72354 .204
1985 TEX 2411 000 0030 .250
1986 TEX 81333 001 2020 .231
1987 TEX 153217 001 20100 .219
1988 TEX 551541435 832 154350 .227
1989 TEX 1082933979 2128 2920753 .270
1990 TEX 992001734 1113 1711662 .170
1992 CHC 202904 200 1080 .138
Career 35786788192 44918 73372349 .221

Pitching, season by season

YearTeam WLG GSSVIP HERBB SOERA
1988 TEX 0010 01.00 0010.00
1989 TEX 0010 01.24 43021.60
Career 0020 02.24 431 13.50

On this day & linked events

1962

Born March 25, 1962

West Palm Beach, FL, USA