Kevin Cron

Born: 2/17/1993 in Placentia, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 2019-05-24 | Final Game: 2020-08-23

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'5" | Weight: 255 lbs

Full name: Kevin Scott Cron

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Biography

Kevin Cron, born in 1993, was a professional baseball player who made his mark primarily as a position player during his career, which spanned from 2019 to 2020. He played a total of 47 games in Major League Baseball, showcasing his power-hitting ability with 6 home runs and 16 RBIs. Despite finishing his career with a batting average of .17, Cron's contributions to his teams were notably highlighted by his potential as a slugger, as he brought a right-handed power threat to the lineup. Cron's career unfolded in an era characterized by a heightened emphasis on home runs and offensive production, with players increasingly focusing on power metrics. His time in the league, although brief, was marked by a strong showing of pop at the plate, underscoring the evolving nature of player roles in modern baseball. After his final game on August 23, 2020, Cron transitioned from the field but left behind a legacy as part of the growing trend of power hitters who sought to reshape the game's offensive landscape.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
47	88	12	15	4	0	6	16	0	5	35	0.170	0.245	0.420	0.665	19.4

Career AVG .170 vs. league average .250 across their career seasons — 31.9% below league average.

Career OBP .245 vs. league average .322 across their career seasons — 24.1% below league average.

Career SLG .420 vs. league average .430 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.665 vs. league average 0.753 across their career seasons — 11.6% 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
2019	AZ	NL	39	71	12	15	4	0	6	16	0	4	28	0.211	.252 (-16%)	.322 (-17%)	.434 (+20%)	.757 (+4%)	19.4
2020	AZ	NL	8	17	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	7	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	13	7	57	3	1	7
3B	1	0	0	0	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2019	ARI	1B	12	7	56	3	1	7
2019	ARI	3B	1	0	0	0	0	0
2020	ARI	1B	1	0	1	0	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
First Base	13
Third Base	1
Designated Hitter	10