What is Ken Phelps's middle name?
Allen
What is Ken Phelps's full name?
Kenneth Allen Phelps
Ken Phelps nickname(s):
Digger
Ken Phelps date of birth:
August 6, 1954
How old is Ken Phelps?
72
Where was Ken Phelps born?
Seattle, WA
How tall is Ken Phelps?
6' 1" (185 cm)
How much does Ken Phelps weigh?
209 lbs (94.8 kg)
What is Ken Phelps nationality?
American
Where did Ken Phelps go to school?
Ingraham (Seattle, WA)
Where did Ken Phelps go to university?
Arizona State University
What is Ken Phelps's occupation?
Former Major League Baseball Player
Short Biography
Kenneth Allan Phelps, nicknamed "Digger", is a former Major League Baseball designated hitter and first baseman. During an 11-year baseball career, he played from 1980-1990 for six different teams, but he played primarily with the Seattle Mariners. He achieved lasting notice when the pioneering baseball statistician, Bill James made him an emblem for a class of Minor League Baseball players who are unfairly denied a chance to play in the Majors despite compiling Minor League Baseball statistics that would indicate an ability to succeed in the Majors. Phelps eventually played a major role on the 1984 Mariners and went on to enjoy a successful, if brief, career despite not becoming established until age 29.