Curt Kaufman | |
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Pitcher | |
Born: Omaha, Nebraska | July 19, 1957|
Batted: Right Threw: Right | |
MLB debut | |
September 10, 1982, for the New York Yankees | |
Last MLB appearance | |
September 25, 1984, for the California Angels | |
MLB statistics | |
Win–loss record | 3–3 |
Earned run average | 4.48 |
Innings pitched | 861⁄3 |
Stats at Baseball Reference | |
Teams | |
Curt Gerard Kaufman (born July 19, 1957) is an American former professional baseball player. In Major League Baseball (MLB), he appeared in 40 games pitched, all but one as a relief pitcher, for the New York Yankees (1982–1983) and California Angels (1984). He threw and batted right-handed, stood 6 feet 2 inches (1.88 m) tall and weighed 175 pounds (79 kg).
Career
After graduating from high school, Kaufman received an athletic scholarship to Iowa State University. He then worked his way through the minors with ease, even setting the International League record for saves in a season (25). He was then recognized for his efforts by the Yankees, who called him up in 1982. He remained a Yankee through the 1983 season, but was traded to the California Angels after the season for infielder Tim Foli. He only played one season with the Angels; his career was cut short by a career ending elbow surgery. He retired after the surgery with a career ERA of 4.48, 50 strikeouts, a save, and an overall record of 3–3.
Kaufman currently coaches the JV team at Glenwood, Iowa.[1]
References
- ^ Glenwood Baseball Archived 2014-11-08 at the Wayback Machine Retrieved 2014-11-26.
Sources
- Career statistics from Baseball Reference, or Baseball Reference (Minors)
- 1957 births
- Living people
- American expatriate baseball players in Canada
- Baseball coaches from Nebraska
- California Angels players
- Charlotte O's players
- Columbus Clippers players
- Edmonton Trappers players
- Fort Lauderdale Yankees players
- Iowa State Cyclones baseball players
- Major League Baseball pitchers
- Nashville Sounds players
- New York Yankees players
- Oneonta Yankees players
- People from Glenwood, Iowa
- Baseball players from Omaha, Nebraska