Keith Kessinger, baseball player, 1993-1993

Keith Kessinger

Born: 2/19/1967 in Forrest City, AR, USA

MLB Debut: 1993-09-15 | Final Game: 1993-10-03

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Robert Keith Kessinger

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Biography

Keith Kessinger was a professional baseball player born in 1967 who made his mark in Major League Baseball during the 1993 season. A position player known for his versatility, Kessinger played a total of 11 games in the big leagues, where he showcased his skills primarily as a hitter. Over the course of his brief career, he recorded 7 hits, including 1 home run, and drove in 3 runs, culminating in a batting average of .259. Despite the limited number of games played, Kessinger's contributions to his team during the mid-1990s reflected the competitive nature of baseball during that era. Kessinger's time in the majors came at a transitional period in baseball, as the sport began to embrace a more offensive style of play. Although he did not achieve extensive statistics, his presence on the field and ability to compete at the highest level served as an inspiration for many aspiring players. After his career concluded on October 3, 1993, Kessinger remained a part of baseball history, remembered for his determination and the brief yet impactful role he played in the game.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
11 27 4 7 1 0 1 3 0 4 4 0.259 0.344 0.407 0.751 0.0

Career AVG .259 vs. league average .265 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .344 vs. league average .332 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .407 vs. league average .403 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.751 vs. league average 0.736 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
1993 CIN NL 11 27 4 7 1 0 1 3 0 4 4 0.259 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
SS 11 7 7 22 2 5

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1993 CIN SS 11 7 7 22 2 5

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Shortstop 11

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of Mississippi Oxford MS 1987, 1988, 1989