Kevin Batiste, baseball player, 1989-1989

Kevin Batiste

Born: 10/21/1966 in Galveston, TX, USA

Died: 4/2/2024 in Tomball, TX, USA

MLB Debut: 1989-06-13 | Final Game: 1989-06-21

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 178 lbs

Full name: Kevin Wade Batiste

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Biography

Kevin Batiste, born in 1966, was a professional baseball player who had a brief career in Major League Baseball that spanned from June 13 to June 21, 1989. Primarily serving as a position player, Batiste played in a total of six games during his time in the league. He recorded two hits, resulting in a batting average of .25, although he did not hit any home runs or drive in any runs throughout his short tenure. Despite the limited opportunity to showcase his talents at the major league level, Batiste's time in the majors placed him among the ranks of players who contributed to the fabric of the game during the late 1980s. The late 1980s were a transformative period in baseball, characterized by the emergence of power hitters and the evolving dynamics of the game. While Batiste did not achieve significant statistical milestones, his presence in the majors illustrated the competitive nature of professional baseball and the challenges faced by players striving to make their mark. His brief career serves as a reminder of the many athletes who pursued their dreams at the highest level, often leaving a lasting impact on the sport, regardless of the statistical achievements.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
6 8 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 0.250 0.250 0.250 0.500 0.0

Career AVG .250 vs. league average .254 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .250 vs. league average .320 across their career seasons — 21.8% below league average.

Career SLG .250 vs. league average .375 across their career seasons — 33.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.500 vs. league average 0.695 across their career seasons — 28.0% 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
1989 TOR AL 6 8 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 0.250 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 5 2 7 0 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1989 TOR OF 5 2 7 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 2
Right Field 3