Ken Schrom
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Kenneth Marvin "Ken" Schrom (born November 23, 1954, in Grangeville
, Idaho
) is a former major league
baseball
pitcher and current minor league executive.
Drafted in the 17th round of the 1976 MLB amateur draft by the California Angels
, Schrom pitched for seven seasons in the majors (1980, 1982–1987), for the Toronto Blue Jays
, Minnesota Twins
(1983–85), and Cleveland Indians
(1986–87) of the American League
. While with Cleveland, he was selected for the American League All-Star
team in 1986, but did not play.
During his major league career, Schrom appeared in 176 games with 137 starts and 22 complete games, throwing 900 innings. His record was 51-51 with an ERA of 4.81. Schrom remained in baseball after his playing career, serving in the front office of several minor league clubs. He spent over fifteen years with the El Paso Diablos
, a team he had played with in the late 1970s. He is currently an executive with the Corpus Christi Hooks
of the Texas League
, the AA affiliate of the Houston Astros
. http://www.cchooks.com/staff/index.html?staff_id=2 The Hooks are owned by hall of famer Nolan Ryan
.
Ken Schrom is an alumnus
of the University of Idaho
, graduating in 1976. In addition to pitching for the baseball
team, he also played quarterback
on the Vandal football
team in 1974 & 1975, coached by offensive coordinator
Dennis Erickson
under head coach
Ed Troxel
.
Grangeville, Idaho
Grangeville is the largest city in and the county seat of Idaho County, Idaho, United States, in the west central part of the state. It had a population of 3,141 at the 2010 census.- Culture :...
, Idaho
Idaho
Idaho is a state in the Rocky Mountain area of the United States. The state's largest city and capital is Boise. Residents are called "Idahoans". Idaho was admitted to the Union on July 3, 1890, as the 43rd state....
) is a former major league
Major League Baseball
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baseball
Baseball
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pitcher and current minor league executive.
Drafted in the 17th round of the 1976 MLB amateur draft by the California Angels
Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim
The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim are a professional baseball team based in Anaheim, California, United States. The Angels are a member of the Western Division of Major League Baseball's American League. The "Angels" name originates from the city in which the team started, Los Angeles...
, Schrom pitched for seven seasons in the majors (1980, 1982–1987), for the Toronto Blue Jays
Toronto Blue Jays
The Toronto Blue Jays are a professional baseball team located in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The Blue Jays are a member of the Eastern Division of Major League Baseball 's American League ....
, Minnesota Twins
Minnesota Twins
The Minnesota Twins are a professional baseball team based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. They play in the Central Division of Major League Baseball's American League. The team is named after the Twin Cities area of Minneapolis and St. Paul. They played in Metropolitan Stadium from 1961 to 1981 and the...
(1983–85), and Cleveland Indians
Cleveland Indians
The Cleveland Indians are a professional baseball team based in Cleveland, Ohio. They are in the Central Division of Major League Baseball's American League. Since , they have played in Progressive Field. The team's spring training facility is in Goodyear, Arizona...
(1986–87) of the American League
American League
The American League of Professional Baseball Clubs, or simply the American League , is one of two leagues that make up Major League Baseball in the United States and Canada. It developed from the Western League, a minor league based in the Great Lakes states, which eventually aspired to major...
. While with Cleveland, he was selected for the American League All-Star
All-star
All-star is a term designating an individual as having a high level of performance in their field. Originating in sports, it has since drifted into vernacular and been borrowed heavily by the entertainment industry...
team in 1986, but did not play.
During his major league career, Schrom appeared in 176 games with 137 starts and 22 complete games, throwing 900 innings. His record was 51-51 with an ERA of 4.81. Schrom remained in baseball after his playing career, serving in the front office of several minor league clubs. He spent over fifteen years with the El Paso Diablos
El Paso Diablos
The El Paso Diablos are a professional baseball team based in El Paso, Texas, in the United States. The Diablos are a member of the South Division of the American Association of Independent Professional Baseball, which is not affiliated with Major League Baseball. Since the 2005 season to the...
, a team he had played with in the late 1970s. He is currently an executive with the Corpus Christi Hooks
Corpus Christi Hooks
The Corpus Christi Hooks are a minor league baseball team of the Texas League, and are the Double-A affiliate of the Houston Astros. They are located in Corpus Christi, Texas, and are named for the city's association with fishing. The team's ownership group is headed by Baseball Hall of Famer Nolan...
of the Texas League
Texas League
The Texas League is a minor league baseball league which operates in the South Central United States. It is classified a Double-A league. The league was founded in 1888 and ran through 1892...
, the AA affiliate of the Houston Astros
Houston Astros
The Houston Astros are a Major League Baseball team located in Houston, Texas. They are a member of the National League Central division. The Astros are expected to join the American League West division in 2013. Since , they have played their home games at Minute Maid Park, known as Enron Field...
. http://www.cchooks.com/staff/index.html?staff_id=2 The Hooks are owned by hall of famer Nolan Ryan
Nolan Ryan
Lynn Nolan Ryan, Jr. , nicknamed "The Ryan Express", is a former Major League Baseball pitcher. He is currently principal owner, president and CEO of the Texas Rangers....
.
Ken Schrom is an alumnus
Alumnus
An alumnus , according to the American Heritage Dictionary, is "a graduate of a school, college, or university." An alumnus can also be a former member, employee, contributor or inmate as well as a former student. In addition, an alumna is "a female graduate or former student of a school, college,...
of the University of Idaho
University of Idaho
The University of Idaho is the State of Idaho's flagship and oldest public university, located in the rural city of Moscow in Latah County in the northern portion of the state...
, graduating in 1976. In addition to pitching for the baseball
Baseball
Baseball is a bat-and-ball sport played between two teams of nine players each. The aim is to score runs by hitting a thrown ball with a bat and touching a series of four bases arranged at the corners of a ninety-foot diamond...
team, he also played quarterback
Quarterback
Quarterback is a position in American and Canadian football. Quarterbacks are members of the offensive team and line up directly behind the offensive line...
on the Vandal football
American football
American football is a sport played between two teams of eleven with the objective of scoring points by advancing the ball into the opposing team's end zone. Known in the United States simply as football, it may also be referred to informally as gridiron football. The ball can be advanced by...
team in 1974 & 1975, coached by offensive coordinator
Offensive coordinator
An offensive coordinator is a member of the coaching staff of a gridiron football team who is in charge of the offense. Generally, along with his defensive counterpart, he represents the second level of command structure after the head coach...
Dennis Erickson
Dennis Erickson
Dennis Erickson is an American football coach and former player. He was the head football coach at Arizona State University until November 28, 2011, a position he had held since the 2007 season. In 2008 the Arizona Board of Regents had approved a contract extension to keep Erickson at Arizona...
under head coach
Head coach
A head coach, senior coach or manager is a professional at training and developing athletes. They typically hold a more public profile and are paid more than other coaches...
Ed Troxel
Ed Troxel
-External links:* - Ed Troxel - Idaho - 1974-77...
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External links
- Corpus Christi Hooks - Ken Schrom - VP of sales & marketing
- Corpus Beat.org - interview with Ken Schrom - 30-Nov-2005
- CCHooks.com - Ken Schrom - into the Idaho Vandals Hall of Fame - 20-Sep-2007
- GoVandals.com - Hall of famers arrive on campus - 06-Sep-2007
- University of Idaho - Vandal Athletics Hall of Fame - Ken Schrom