Ken Grundt

Kenneth Allan Grundt (born August 26, 1969 in Melrose Park, Illinois) is a former middle-relief pitcher who played in Major League Baseball. Listed at 6'4",  195 lb., he batted and threw left-handed.

A promising young pitcher, Grundt never was able to fulfill the potential that he showed in the minor leagues. He played from 1992 through 1998 for the San Francisco Giants, Colorado Rockies, Boston Red Sox and Florida Marlins organizations, collecting a 31-19 mark with a 2.58 ERA and 35 saves in 288 appearances.

Grundt entered the majors in 1996 with the Boston Red Sox, playing for them until the 1997 midseason. He posted a 10.80 ERA in three games and did not have a decision.

Following his playing career, Grundt has worked as senior instructor at "Frozen Ropes", a baseball instructional center located at Dickson City, Pennsylvania.

ee also

*Boston Red Sox all-time roster

References

* [http://www.thebaseballcube.com/players/G/ken-grundt.shtml The Baseball Cube]
* [http://www.baseball-reference.com/g/grundke01.shtml Baseball Reference]
* [http://www.baseball-reference.com/bullpen/Ken_Grundt BR Bullpen]
* [http://www.thetimes-tribune.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=6674098&BRD=2185&PAG=461&dept_id=500240&rfi=6 The Times Tribune]