Kevin Bass

Born: 5/12/1959 in Redwood City, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1982-04-09 | Final Game: 1995-10-01

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 183 lbs

Full name: Kevin Charles Bass

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Biography

Kevin Bass, born in 1959, was a versatile position player who had a notable career in Major League Baseball from 1982 to 1995. Over the span of 1571 games, Bass distinguished himself as a reliable offensive contributor, amassing 1308 hits and 118 home runs. His ability to drive in runs was evident, as he recorded 611 RBIs during his career, complemented by a batting average of .270. Known for his speed on the bases, Bass also successfully stole 151 bases, showcasing his well-rounded skill set that made him a valuable asset to his teams. Bass's career included a highlight in 1986 when he earned an All-Star selection, marking him as one of the premier players of his era. He played during a time when the game was transitioning, as power hitting began to dominate the landscape of Major League Baseball. His contributions spanned multiple teams, including the Houston Astros and the New York Mets, and his consistent performance solidified his reputation as a dependable player in the outfield and at the plate. Kevin Bass left an enduring legacy as a player who exemplified the blend of speed and power that characterized the game during the late 20th century.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
1571	4839	609	1308	248	40	118	611	151	357	668	0.270	0.323	0.411	0.735	2089.7

Career AVG .270 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .323 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .411 vs. league average .393 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.735 vs. league average 0.719 across their career seasons — near 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
1982	ATL	AL	18	9	4	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	1	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1982	HOU	NL	12	24	2	1	0	0	0	1	0	0	8	0.042	—	—	—	—	0.0
1983	HOU	NL	88	195	25	46	7	3	2	18	2	6	27	0.236	.260 (-10%)	.324 (-21%)	.389 (-14%)	.714 (-17%)	-677.8
1984	HOU	NL	121	331	33	86	17	5	2	29	5	6	57	0.260	.259 (avg)	.322 (-13%)	.384 (-7%)	.707 (-10%)	-711.9
1985	HOU	NL	150	539	72	145	27	5	16	68	19	31	63	0.269	.257 (+5%)	.323 (-3%)	.390 (+9%)	.714 (+4%)	297.5
1986	HOU	NL	157	591	83	184	33	5	20	79	22	38	72	0.311	.257 (+21%)	.325 (+9%)	.395 (+23%)	.720 (+17%)	1921.3
1987	HOU	NL	157	592	83	168	31	5	19	85	21	53	77	0.284	.262 (+8%)	.331 (+4%)	.415 (+8%)	.746 (+6%)	742.8
1988	HOU	NL	157	541	57	138	27	2	14	72	31	42	65	0.255	.254 (avg)	.317 (-1%)	.377 (+3%)	.695 (+1%)	110.8
1989	HOU	NL	87	313	42	94	19	4	5	44	11	29	44	0.300	.254 (+18%)	.319 (+12%)	.375 (+16%)	.694 (+14%)	752.1
1990	SFG	NL	61	214	25	54	9	1	7	32	2	14	26	0.252	.257 (-2%)	.324 (-7%)	.385 (+4%)	.710 (-1%)	-60.3
1991	SFG	NL	124	361	43	84	10	4	10	40	7	36	56	0.233	.255 (-9%)	.323 (-5%)	.384 (-5%)	.708 (-5%)	-349.0
1992	SFG	NL	89	265	25	71	11	3	7	30	7	16	53	0.268	.255 (+5%)	.322 (-4%)	.377 (+9%)	.699 (+3%)	72.0
1992	NYN	NL	46	137	15	37	12	2	2	9	7	7	17	0.270	.255 (+6%)	.322 (-6%)	.377 (+14%)	.699 (+5%)	72.0
1993	HOU	NL	111	229	31	65	18	0	3	37	7	26	31	0.284	.265 (+7%)	.332 (+8%)	.403 (avg)	.735 (+3%)	212.9
1994	HOU	NL	82	203	37	63	15	1	6	35	2	28	24	0.310	.269 (+15%)	.338 (+16%)	.424 (+14%)	.763 (+15%)	630.5
1995	BAL	AL	111	295	32	72	12	0	5	32	8	24	47	0.244	.266 (-9%)	.337 (-10%)	.417 (-20%)	.755 (-15%)	-897.1

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
6	24	0	7	2	0	0	0	4	4	0.292

Playoff Batting by Year

Year	Round	Team	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
1986	NLCS	HOU	6	24	0	7	2	0	0	0	4	4	0.292

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	1301	1148	2332	73	43	16

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1982	ML4	OF	14	1	7	0	0	0
1982	HOU	OF	7	7	11	0	1	0
1983	HOU	OF	52	34	68	1	4	1
1984	HOU	OF	81	64	149	4	4	2
1985	HOU	OF	141	130	328	10	1	1
1986	HOU	OF	155	154	303	12	5	4
1987	HOU	OF	155	154	287	11	4	2
1988	HOU	OF	147	137	267	7	6	2
1989	HOU	OF	84	81	186	6	3	0
1990	SFN	OF	55	54	88	2	3	0
1991	SFN	OF	101	90	159	9	4	2
1992	SFN	OF	72	59	116	1	2	0
1992	NYN	OF	39	31	75	1	1	0
1993	HOU	OF	64	43	83	3	1	0
1994	HOU	OF	57	48	82	3	2	1
1995	BAL	OF	77	61	123	3	2	1

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Left Field	209
Center Field	195
Right Field	954
Designated Hitter	21

Awards & Honors

Year	Award	Notes
1989	Player of the Week	Week of 1989-08-19
1986	Player of the Month	June
1986	Player of the Week	Week of 1986-06-27

Salary History

Year	Team	League	Salary
1995	BAL	AL	$415,000
1994	HOU	NL	$400,000
1993	HOU	NL	$650,000
1992	SFN	NL	$2,000,000
1991	SFN	NL	$1,333,333
1990	SFN	NL	$1,250,000
1989	HOU	NL	$940,000
1988	HOU	NL	$880,000
1987	HOU	NL	$630,000
1986	HOU	NL	$310,000
1985	HOU	NL	$155,000
Total Career Earnings			$8,963,333