Kim Batiste

Born: 3/15/1968 in New Orleans, LA, USA

Died: 10/8/2020 in Baton Rouge, LA, USA

MLB Debut: 1991-09-08 | Final Game: 1996-09-28

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

Full name: Kimothy Emil Batiste

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Biography

Kim Batiste, born in 1968, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1991 to 1996. Primarily playing as a position player, Batiste appeared in 251 games throughout his career, showcasing his versatility on the field. He recorded 154 hits, including 10 home runs, and collected 64 RBIs, finishing his career with a batting average of .234. Known for his speed, he stole 4 bases, contributing to his overall impact in the game. Batiste's career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, characterized by the shift towards more power-hitting and offensive strategies. Despite not being a household name, he played an essential role on the teams he represented, often demonstrating resilience and adaptability. His journey through the league reflects the experiences of many players who navigated the challenges of the game during the mid-1990s, a time marked by the dramatic rise of home run hitters and evolving player dynamics.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
251	658	59	154	23	1	10	64	4	14	120	0.234	0.250	0.318	0.567	-2790.9

Career AVG .234 vs. league average .263 across their career seasons — 11.0% below league average.

Career OBP .250 vs. league average .331 across their career seasons — 24.7% below league average.

Career SLG .318 vs. league average .403 across their career seasons — 21.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.567 vs. league average 0.734 across their career seasons — 22.7% 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	PHI	NL	10	27	2	6	0	0	0	1	0	1	8	0.222	—	—	—	—	0.0
1992	PHI	NL	44	136	9	28	4	0	1	10	0	4	18	0.206	.255 (-19%)	.322 (-31%)	.377 (-32%)	.699 (-31%)	-755.4
1993	PHI	NL	79	156	14	44	7	1	5	29	0	3	29	0.282	.265 (+6%)	.332 (-10%)	.403 (+8%)	.735 (avg)	-64.0
1994	PHI	NL	64	209	17	49	6	0	1	13	1	1	32	0.234	.269 (-13%)	.338 (-29%)	.424 (-35%)	.763 (-32%)	-1282.9
1996	SFG	NL	54	130	17	27	6	0	3	11	3	5	33	0.208	.269 (-23%)	.340 (-31%)	.426 (-24%)	.767 (-27%)	-688.6

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
7	1	0	1	1	0	0	1	0	0	1.000

Playoff Batting by Year

Year	Round	Team	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
1993	NLCS	PHI	4	1	0	1	1	0	0	1	0	0	1.000
1993	WS	PHI	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
3B	125	73	79	149	23	13
SS	96	84	159	223	24	48

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1991	PHI	SS	7	7	10	22	1	4
1992	PHI	SS	41	39	69	85	13	17
1993	PHI	3B	58	15	24	41	3	2
1993	PHI	SS	24	20	48	67	7	13
1994	PHI	3B	42	36	31	71	9	4
1994	PHI	SS	17	14	21	45	3	10
1996	SFN	3B	25	22	24	37	11	7
1996	SFN	SS	7	4	11	4	0	4