Kenneth Howell, Jr. (November 28, 1960 – November 9, 2018) was an American professional baseball pitcher and pitching coach, who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the National League (NL) Los Angeles Dodgers and Philadelphia Phillies (1984-1990).

[1] Howell was selected by the Dodgers in the 3rd round, 73rd pick overall, of the 1982 Major League Baseball draft, after being scouted by Tony John.

Howell pitched a scoreless 9th inning, allowing 2 singles, in a 9–4 loss to the San Diego Padres.

Howell's lone appearance in baseball's postseason came in 1985, finishing the game (GF) in a 4–2 loss to the eventual-NL champion St. Louis Cardinals.

Howell's stat line for the day included, 2 innings pitched (IP), 0 runs (R}, and 2 strikeouts.

While he left the game after 4 innings, trailing the Pittsburgh Pirates 5–2, the Von Hayes- and John Kruk-led Phillies rallied to beat the Buccos, 8–6.

He made his Major League debut for the Dodgers on June 25, 1984, against the San Diego Padres, working a scoreless ninth inning.

He was acquired along with Brian Holton and Juan Bell from the Dodgers for Eddie Murray on the 4th,[3] then sent with Gordon Dillard to the Philadelphia Phillies for Phil Bradley on the 9th.