Kyle Abbott, baseball player, 1991-1996

Kyle Abbott

Born: 2/18/1968 in Newburyport, MA, USA

MLB Debut: 1991-09-10 | Final Game: 1996-08-24

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 200 lbs

Full name: Lawrence Kyle Abbott

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Biography

Kyle Abbott, born in 1968, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1991 to 1996. He made his Major League debut during a time when baseball was experiencing a shift towards more offensive play, and pitchers faced the challenge of adapting to a game that increasingly favored hitters. Over the course of his career, Abbott played for several teams, accumulating a record of 4-17 and an earned run average (ERA) of 5.2. His efforts on the mound resulted in a total of 124 strikeouts, showcasing his ability to miss bats despite the challenges he faced in achieving consistent success. Abbott's career was marked by perseverance and a commitment to his craft in an era that saw the rise of power hitting and changing pitching strategies. While he did not record any saves throughout his time in the majors, his contributions to his teams were significant, particularly in a league where pitching depth was crucial. Abbott's journey through the competitive landscape of Major League Baseball included periods of both struggle and opportunity, illustrating the complexities and demands of professional sports during the 1990s.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
4 17 57 22 0 0 0 185.3 207 107 26 79 124 5.20 0

Career ERA 5.20 vs. league average 4.18 across their career seasons — 24.2% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year Team Lg W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER BB SO ERA Lg ERA Pitcher PIV
1991 LAA AL 1 2 5 3 0 0 0 19.7 22 10 13 12 4.58 3.91 (-17%) -
1992 PHI NL 1 14 31 19 0 0 0 133.3 147 76 45 88 5.13 3.75 (-37%) -2406.6
1995 PHI NL 2 0 18 0 0 0 0 28.3 28 12 16 21 3.81 4.45 (+14%) -171.3
1996 LAA AL 0 1 3 0 0 0 0 4.0 10 9 5 3 20.25 — -

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
57 31 2 3 1 0 0 2 0 1 19 0.097 0.125 0.129 0.254 0.0

Career AVG .097 vs. league average .262 across their career seasons — 63.1% below league average.

Career OBP .125 vs. league average .331 across their career seasons — 62.3% below league average.

Career SLG .129 vs. league average .402 across their career seasons — 67.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.254 vs. league average 0.733 across their career seasons — 65.4% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG Lg AVG Lg OBP Lg SLG Lg OPS PIV
1991 LAA AL 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1992 PHI NL 31 29 1 2 1 0 0 2 0 1 18 0.069 — — — — 0.0
1995 PHI NL 18 2 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.500 — — — — 0.0
1996 LAA AL 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 57 22 6 25 1 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1991 CAL P 5 3 0 5 0 0
1992 PHI P 31 19 3 15 0 0
1995 PHI P 18 0 3 4 1 0
1996 CAL P 3 0 0 1 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 57

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1995 PHI NL $150,000
1992 PHI NL $109,000
Total Career Earnings $259,000

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
California State University Long Beach Long Beach CA 1989
University of California - San Diego La Jolla CA 1987, 1988