Kimera Bartee

Born: 7/21/1972 in Omaha, NE, USA

Died: 12/20/2021 in Omaha, NE, USA

MLB Debut: 1996-04-03 | Final Game: 2001-08-03

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Kimera Anotchi Bartee

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Biography

Kimera Bartee was a professional baseball player born in 1972, who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1996 to 2001. Primarily playing as a position player, Bartee appeared in 243 games throughout his career. Known for his speed on the basepaths, he recorded 36 stolen bases, showcasing his ability to disrupt opposing defenses. Despite a batting average of .216, Bartee contributed to his teams with 90 hits and 33 RBIs, including four home runs. Bartee played during a transitional period in baseball, as the game was beginning to embrace a new focus on power hitting and offensive strategies. His playing style was characterized by agility and a commitment to defense, making him a valuable asset on the field. While his offensive statistics may not have reflected the power surge of his era, Bartee's overall contributions to the game and the teams he played for, including the Detroit Tigers and Pittsburgh Pirates, highlighted the importance of speed and athleticism in the sport. After retiring, he left a legacy as a player who combined hustle with the fundamentals of the game.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
243	416	69	90	12	5	4	33	36	36	141	0.216	0.282	0.298	0.580	-1667.8

Career AVG .216 vs. league average .268 across their career seasons — 19.3% below league average.

Career OBP .282 vs. league average .339 across their career seasons — 16.7% below league average.

Career SLG .298 vs. league average .427 across their career seasons — 30.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.580 vs. league average 0.766 across their career seasons — 24.3% 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
1996	DET	AL	110	217	32	55	6	1	1	14	20	17	77	0.253	.269 (-6%)	.340 (-10%)	.426 (-29%)	.767 (-20%)	-848.5
1997	DET	AL	12	5	4	1	0	0	0	0	3	2	2	0.200	—	—	—	—	0.0
1998	DET	AL	57	98	20	19	5	1	3	15	9	6	35	0.194	.266 (-27%)	.335 (-29%)	.420 (-15%)	.755 (-21%)	-423.5
1999	DET	AL	41	77	11	15	1	3	0	3	3	9	20	0.195	.271 (-28%)	.344 (-19%)	.433 (-34%)	.778 (-27%)	-395.7
2000	CIN	NL	11	4	2	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	2	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
2001	COL	NL	12	15	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	2	5	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0