Kevin Hart, baseball player, 2007-2009

Kevin Hart

Born: 12/29/1982 in Cleveland, OH, USA

MLB Debut: 2007-09-04 | Final Game: 2009-09-29

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 215 lbs

Full name: Kevin Richard Hart

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Biography

Kevin Hart, born in 1982, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 2007 to 2009. Throughout his career, he appeared in games for the Chicago Cubs and the Pittsburgh Pirates, showcasing a blend of talent and resilience on the mound. Hart finished his career with a record of 6-11 and an earned run average (ERA) of 5.26, striking out a total of 88 batters. Despite not recording any saves, his ability to contribute to his teams in various pitching roles was notable during his tenure in the league. Hart's playing style was characterized by his competitive spirit and determination, attributes that resonated with fans and teammates alike. His career unfolded during a transitional period in baseball, where the game began to see an influx of young talent and a shift in pitching strategies. While he may not have reached the heights of some of his contemporaries, Hart’s contributions on the mound reflected the challenges and opportunities faced by pitchers during the late 2000s, a time when teams increasingly relied on analytics to shape their pitching staffs. Ultimately, Kevin Hart remains a part of baseball history, having left his mark during a brief but impactful career.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
6 11 47 14 0 0 0 119.7 143 70 13 66 88 5.26 0

Career ERA 5.26 vs. league average 4.37 across their career seasons — 20.4% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year Team Lg W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER BB SO ERA Lg ERA Pitcher PIV
2007 CHC NL 0 0 8 0 0 0 0 11.0 7 1 4 13 0.82 4.47 (+82%) -
2008 CHC NL 2 2 21 0 0 0 0 27.7 39 20 18 23 6.51 4.32 (-50%) -
2009 CHC NL 3 1 8 4 0 0 0 27.7 23 8 18 13 2.60 4.32 (+40%) -
2009 PIT NL 1 8 10 10 0 0 0 53.3 74 41 26 39 6.92 4.32 (-60%) -1129.4

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
47 30 4 4 0 0 0 2 0 3 9 0.133 0.212 0.133 0.345 0.0

Career AVG .133 vs. league average .265 across their career seasons — 49.6% below league average.

Career OBP .212 vs. league average .334 across their career seasons — 36.5% below league average.

Career SLG .133 vs. league average .419 across their career seasons — 68.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.345 vs. league average 0.753 across their career seasons — 54.1% 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
2007 CHC NL 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2008 CHC NL 21 5 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2009 CHC NL 8 9 2 2 0 0 0 1 0 0 3 0.222 — — — — 0.0
2009 PIT NL 10 16 1 2 0 0 0 1 0 3 4 0.125 — — — — 0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2007 NLDS1 CHN 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000

Playoff Career Pitching

W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
0 0 1 0 0 1.0 0 2 2 2 18.00

Playoff Pitching by Year

Year Round Team W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
2007 NLDS1 CHN 0 0 1 0 0 1.0 0 2 2 2 18.00

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 47 14 18 17 1 3

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2007 CHN P 8 0 0 1 0 0
2008 CHN P 21 0 6 4 0 1
2009 CHN P 8 4 3 3 0 0
2009 PIT P 10 10 9 9 1 2

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 47

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2011 PIT NL $417,000
2008 CHN NL $392,500
Total Career Earnings $809,500

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of Maryland College Park MD 2004
Navarro College Corsicana TX 2002, 2003