Kenneth Allan Grundt (born August 26, 1969 in Melrose Park, Illinois) is a former middle-relief pitcher who played in

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. Listed at 6'4", 195 lb., he threw

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. Grundt went to Luther North High School (Chicago, IL). He played NCAA Division 2 College Baseball with Missouri Southern State University, and got drafted by the San Francisco Giants in the 53rd round of the 1991 MLB June Amateur Draft (1,354th). He played from

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through

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for the

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, and

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organizations, collecting a 31-19 mark with a 2.58

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and 35 saves in 288 appearances. Grundt entered the majors in

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with the Boston Red Sox (first game on August 8, 1996 at Age 26), playing for them until the

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midseason. He posted a 10.80 ERA in three games and did not have a decision. His last MLB game was on May 20, 1997. Following his playing career, Grundt has worked as senior instructor at ''Frozen Ropes'', a baseball instructional center located at

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. Grundt is married to his Wife, Amy, and they have a Son, Adam. They currently reside in Pennsylvania. Currently, Grundt coaches a baseball travel team called the East Coast Sandhogs. He coaches the 16U boys travel team, which his son Adam is on, as well.

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