Mike Kiner

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Ralph Michael Kiner

  • Bats Right, Throws Right
  • Height 6' 3", Weight 195 lb.
  • Born ~1953

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Outfielder Mike Kiner is the son of Ralph Kiner. After four years at UCLA, he was signed by the New York Mets. He hit .275/.412/.304 with 15 walks in 25 games for the 1975 Wausau Mets, his only crack at pro ball. While he hit for a good average and drew walks, he lacked his pop's pop, hitting no homers.

Sources include Voices from Cooperstown by Anthony J. Connor