Tim Kubinski Explained

Tim Kubinski
Position:Pitcher
Bats:Left
Throws:Left
Birth Date:20 January 1972
Birth Place:Pullman, Washington, U.S.
Debutleague:MLB
Debutdate:July 16
Debutyear:1997
Debutteam:Oakland Athletics
Finalleague:MLB
Finaldate:October 2
Finalyear:1999
Finalteam:Oakland Athletics
Statleague:MLB
Stat1label:Win–loss record
Stat1value:0-0
Stat2label:Earned run average
Stat2value:5.76
Stat3label:Strikeouts
Stat3value:17
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Timothy Mark Kubinski (born January 20, 1972) is an American former professional baseball pitcher. He played parts of two seasons in Major League Baseball, 1997 and 1999, for the Oakland Athletics.

Early years

Kubinski was named co-San Luis Obispo County Player of the Year by the Telegram-Tribune in 1990 after winning all 12 of his mound appearances with a 1.02 ERA and batting .324 for SLO High School.[1] He led the Tigers to the CIF Southern Section Division 4A title as a senior.

Career

Kubinski attended UCLA, and in 1992 he played collegiate summer baseball with the Cotuit Kettleers of the Cape Cod Baseball League, where he was named a league all-star.[2] [3]

He was selected by Oakland in the 7th round of the 1993 MLB Draft, as the Athletics used the 209th overall choice to pick him.[4]

Notes and References

  1. News: Ruthemeyer . Dan . June 7, 1990 . Kubinski, McClain share county player of year . San Luis Obispo Telegram-Tribune . B-1.
  2. Web site: Major League Baseball Players From the Cape Cod League . capecodbaseball.org . January 9, 2020.
  3. News: Naylor . Kevin . Hyannis Pitcher Quietly Earns All-Star Spot . 12 . Yarmouth Register . Yarmouth, MA . July 23, 1992 .
  4. News: June 4, 1993 . Kubinski goes high in draft . San Luis Obispo Telegram-Tribune . B-1.