Kevin Appier
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Robert Kevin Appier (Ape)
- Bats Right, Throws Right
- Height 6' 2", Weight 195 lb.
- High School Antelope Valley High School
- School Antelope Valley Junior College
- Debut June 4, 1989
- Final Game April 23, 2004
- Born December 6, 1967 in Lancaster, CA USA
[edit] Biographical Information
- Set a Kansas City Royals record in 1993 for most consecutive scoreless innings (33). In 1993, he won six games in a row twice.
- With his motion being described as "herky-jerky", Appier had an 11-2 record by late June, 1995.
- Threw a fastball, splitter and slider.
[edit] Notable Achievements
- 1990 Topps All-Star Rookie Team
- AL All-Star (1995)
- AL ERA Leader (1993)
- 15 Wins Seasons: 5 (1992, 1993, 1995, 1999 & 2000)
- 200 Innings Pitched Seasons: 8 (1991-1993, 1995-1997, 1999 & 2001)
- 200 Strikeouts Seasons: 1 (1996)
- Won a World Series with the Anaheim Angels in 2002
