Fun card to add to the WTHBALLS stable, a "not so missing" 1978 card for former pitcher Steve Kline:
Kline
had not pitched in the Big Leagues since 1974 before making it all the
way back in 1977 with the Atlanta Braves, appearing in 16 games, all
relief, and pitching to an earned run average of 6.64 over 20.1 innings,
not factoring in a decision.
It would be the last action he'd see as a Major League pitcher, retiring after the season though still only 29 years of age.
Originally
up with the New York Yankees in 1970, he put together a couple of solid
seasons in 1971 and 1972, finishing with an under-3.00 ERA both year,
with 1972 his best at 2.40.
He also went 16-9 that season, tossing four shutouts while throwing 236.1 innings, completing 11 of his 32 starts.
All told, he finished his career with a record of 43-45, with a very nice 3,26 ERA over 129 appearances, 105 of those starts, with six shutouts and a save between 1970 and 1977.