Steve Kline

New York · #33 · P
$12,000 (1 yr)
HT/WT6'3", 205 lbs
BIRTHDATE10/6/1947 (22)
BAT/THRR/R
BIRTHPLACEWenatchee, Washington
STATUS ● Active

1970 Season Stats

W-L

8-3

Tied-30th

ERA

3.12

90th

K

63

81st

WHIP

1.12

31st

News

Yankees

Starting Pitcher Nabs AL Rookie Award

Pitcher Steve Kline of the New York Yankees was the outstanding rookie in the American League last month and today the league selected him as the Rookie of the Month trophy winner.

In June his record was 5-1 with a 2.62 ERA and 24 strikeouts in 48 innings.

This year in 14 starts, Kline has recorded 7 wins and absorbed 2 losses. He has pitched 99.1 innings, allowed 87 hits, struck out 47 and has a 3.08 ERA.

BNN · Jul 1, 1970
Yankees

Kline Shuts Out Kansas City, 7-0

The New York Yankees posted a 7-0 shutout over the Kansas City Royals behind a strong performance by Steve Kline. The Yankees pitcher, who is tied for 7th in the AL in complete games with 3, held the Royals to 7 hits while walking 3 and fanning 3 in the route-going win.

"It feels good to be wearing a New York Yankees uniform today," the right-hander said, following the game.

To date this year, Kline has compiled a 5-1 mark with a 3.07 ERA in 11 starts.

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BNN · Jun 12, 1970