Austin Kearns

Born: 5/20/1980 in Lexington, KY, USA

MLB Debut: 2002-04-17 | Final Game: 2013-05-03

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 240 lbs

Full name: Austin Ryan Kearns

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Biography

Austin Kearns was a professional baseball player who made his mark as a position player in Major League Baseball from 2002 to 2013. Born in 1980, Kearns debuted with the Cincinnati Reds and showcased his talents as a versatile outfielder. Over the course of his career, he played in 1,125 games, accumulating 914 hits and 121 home runs. Kearns was known for his strong arm and ability to impact games both offensively and defensively. He finished his career with a batting average of .253, complemented by 494 RBIs and 33 stolen bases, highlighting his all-around skill set. Kearns's early career was characterized by flashes of potential that earned him the Rookie of the Month award, indicating his promise as a rising star in the league. Throughout his tenure, he played for multiple teams, including the Washington Nationals and the Miami Marlins, contributing to each franchise's pursuit of success. His playing style, marked by a combination of power and speed, reflected the evolving dynamics of the game during the early 2000s, a period that was transitioning towards a more power-driven offensive approach. After retiring in 2013, Kearns left behind a legacy as a reliable player who navigated the challenges of a competitive era in baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
1125	3606	522	914	187	13	121	494	33	475	898	0.253	0.351	0.413	0.764	2670.6

Career AVG .253 vs. league average .262 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .351 vs. league average .329 across their career seasons — +6.5% above league average.

Career SLG .413 vs. league average .415 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.764 vs. league average 0.744 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
2002	CIN	NL	107	372	66	117	24	3	13	56	6	54	81	0.315	.261 (+20%)	.331 (+23%)	.416 (+20%)	.747 (+21%)	1727.5
2003	CIN	NL	82	292	39	77	11	0	15	58	5	41	68	0.264	.264 (avg)	.332 (+9%)	.422 (+8%)	.754 (+9%)	600.0
2004	CIN	NL	64	217	28	50	10	2	9	32	2	28	71	0.230	.266 (-13%)	.335 (-4%)	.427 (-2%)	.762 (-3%)	-108.6
2005	CIN	NL	112	387	62	93	26	1	18	67	0	48	107	0.240	.264 (-9%)	.330 (+1%)	.418 (+8%)	.749 (+5%)	364.0
2006	CIN	NL	87	325	53	89	21	1	16	50	7	35	85	0.274	.269 (+2%)	.336 (+4%)	.431 (+14%)	.768 (+10%)	609.8
2006	WAS	NL	63	212	33	53	12	1	8	36	2	41	50	0.250	.269 (-7%)	.336 (+13%)	.431 (-1%)	.768 (+5%)	609.8
2007	WAS	NL	161	587	84	156	35	1	16	74	2	71	106	0.266	.268 (-1%)	.335 (+6%)	.422 (-3%)	.758 (+1%)	297.8
2008	WAS	NL	86	313	40	68	10	0	7	32	2	35	63	0.217	.263 (-18%)	.333 (-7%)	.416 (-24%)	.749 (-16%)	-871.3
2009	WAS	NL	80	174	20	34	6	2	3	17	1	32	51	0.195	.262 (-26%)	.332 (+1%)	.417 (-27%)	.750 (-15%)	-368.2
2010	CLE	AL	84	301	42	82	18	1	8	42	4	34	78	0.272	.257 (+6%)	.325 (+9%)	.402 (+4%)	.728 (+6%)	404.2
2010	NYY	AL	36	102	13	24	3	0	2	7	0	12	38	0.235	.257 (-9%)	.325 (+6%)	.402 (-20%)	.728 (-8%)	404.2
2011	CLE	AL	57	150	18	30	5	1	2	7	0	18	48	0.200	.255 (-22%)	.320 (-6%)	.399 (-28%)	.719 (-18%)	-417.8
2012	MIA	NL	87	147	21	36	6	0	4	16	2	22	44	0.245	.254 (-4%)	.318 (+15%)	.405 (-9%)	.724 (+1%)	162.7
2013	MIA	NL	19	27	3	5	0	0	0	0	0	4	8	0.185	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	2	1	14	1	0	2
OF	1006	945	2219	50	31	12

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2002	CIN	OF	103	99	223	8	4	2
2003	CIN	OF	80	77	199	5	2	0
2004	CIN	OF	60	59	118	1	3	0
2005	CIN	OF	107	103	238	8	3	3
2006	CIN	OF	85	84	207	5	2	1
2006	WAS	OF	60	59	147	3	5	1
2007	WAS	OF	159	157	380	9	2	4
2008	WAS	OF	85	83	187	3	4	0
2009	WAS	OF	57	41	84	5	0	0
2010	CLE	OF	84	79	173	1	4	0
2010	NYA	OF	34	28	55	1	0	1
2011	CLE	OF	54	44	105	1	1	0
2012	MIA	1B	2	1	14	1	0	2
2012	MIA	OF	34	28	90	0	1	0
2013	MIA	OF	4	4	13	0	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
First Base	2
Left Field	163
Center Field	68
Right Field	820
Designated Hitter	7

Awards & Honors

Year	Award	Notes
2002	Rookie of the Month	May

Salary History

Year	Team	League	Salary
2012	MIA	NL	$600,000
2011	CLE	AL	$1,300,000
2010	CLE	AL	$750,000
2009	WAS	NL	$8,000,000
2008	WAS	NL	$5,000,000
2007	WAS	NL	$3,500,000
2006	CIN	NL	$1,850,000
2005	CIN	NL	$930,000
2004	CIN	NL	$400,000
2003	CIN	NL	$350,000
Total Career Earnings			$22,680,000