Player Value--Batting
- WAR Explained (v2.2): 8+ MVP, 5+ A-S, 2+ Starter, 0-2 Sub, < 0 Repl
Don Heinkel
Position: Pitcher
Bats: Left • Throws: Right
6-0, 185lb (183cm, 83kg)
Born: October 20, 1959 in Racine, WI us
Draft: Drafted by the Kansas City Royals in the 15th round of the 1978 MLB June Amateur Draft from Horlick HS (Racine, WI) and the Detroit Tigers in the 30th round of the 1982 MLB June Amateur Draft from Wichita State University (Wichita, KS).
High School: Horlick HS (Racine, WI)
School: Wichita State University (Wichita, KS)
Debut:
April 7, 1988
(Age 28-170d,
15,450th in major league history)
vs. BOS 2.0 IP, 2 H, 2 SO, 0 BB, 1 ER
Last Game:
May 18, 1989
(Age 29-210d)
vs. HOU 3.2 IP, 6 H, 1 SO, 2 BB, 3 ER
Rookie Status: Exceeded rookie limits during 1989 season
Full Name: Donald Elliott Heinkel
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SUMMARY
Career
WAR
-0.6
W
1
L
1
ERA
4.74
G
28
GS
5
SV
1
IP
62.2
SO
46
WHIP
1.420
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