Steve Kline
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- Year Inducted:
- 2019
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- Sport(s):
- Baseball/Men's Basketball
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- Inductee Category:
- Athlete
Steve Kline was a stellar two-sport athlete for Central Methodist, competing in both baseball and men's basketball during 1974-76. In baseball, he hit .477 his last year and had a career batting average of .399, both of which held as Central Methodist records for many decades. Kline was signed by the Seattle Mariners after his collegiate career ended, where he played several years of minor league ball before injuries ended his career.
Kline boasts a long list of accolades, including three-time baseball All-Conference and All-District honoree, two-time team MVP for both programs, and a two-time 1st Team All-Conference and All-District selection for men's basketball. Upon his graduation, Kline held 13 school records for baseball and was averaging 18.4 points per game on the hardwood.









