Bobby Kielty

Born: 8/5/1976 in Fontana, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 2001-04-10 | Final Game: 2007-09-30

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 225 lbs

Full name: Robert Michael Kielty

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Biography

Bobby Kielty was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 2001 to 2007. Born in 1976, Kielty's career spanned over six seasons, during which he played in 599 games. He was known for his versatility as a position player, contributing both offensively and defensively to his teams. Over the course of his career, Kielty recorded 456 hits, 53 home runs, and 253 RBIs, boasting a career batting average of .254. In addition to his power hitting, he showcased speed on the bases, accumulating 21 stolen bases. Kielty played in an era characterized by a strong emphasis on offensive production, navigating the transition from the early 2000s into a time when power hitters were increasingly celebrated. He played for several teams, notably the Toronto Blue Jays, Minnesota Twins, and Oakland Athletics, where he became known for his ability to perform in key moments. His contributions to the game were marked not only by his statistics but also by his ability to adapt and excel in various roles, making him a valuable asset to any team he joined.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
599	1792	257	456	105	6	53	253	21	246	372	0.254	0.348	0.408	0.757	760.6

Career AVG .254 vs. league average .265 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .348 vs. league average .333 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .408 vs. league average .424 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.757 vs. league average 0.757 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
2001	MIN	AL	37	104	8	26	8	0	2	14	3	8	25	0.250	.263 (-5%)	.332 (-11%)	.426 (-10%)	.758 (-10%)	-244.8
2002	MIN	AL	112	289	49	84	14	3	12	46	4	52	66	0.291	.261 (+11%)	.331 (+22%)	.416 (+16%)	.747 (+19%)	1285.4
2003	MIN	AL	75	238	40	60	13	0	9	32	6	42	56	0.252	.264 (-5%)	.332 (+11%)	.422 (avg)	.754 (+5%)	341.2
2003	TOR	AL	62	189	31	44	13	1	4	25	2	29	36	0.233	.264 (-12%)	.332 (+3%)	.422 (-11%)	.754 (-5%)	341.2
2004	OAK	AL	83	238	29	51	14	1	7	31	1	35	47	0.214	.266 (-19%)	.335 (-4%)	.427 (-14%)	.762 (-9%)	-388.4
2005	OAK	AL	116	377	55	99	20	0	10	57	3	50	67	0.263	.264 (-1%)	.330 (+6%)	.418 (-6%)	.749 (avg)	90.0
2006	OAK	AL	81	270	35	73	20	1	8	36	2	22	49	0.270	.269 (avg)	.336 (-2%)	.431 (+2%)	.768 (avg)	-15.3
2007	OAK	AL	13	35	4	7	1	0	0	3	0	3	9	0.200	—	—	—	—	0.0
2007	BOS	AL	20	52	6	12	2	0	1	9	0	5	17	0.231	.268 (-14%)	.335 (-12%)	.422 (-23%)	.758 (-18%)	0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
12	15	2	3	0	0	1	4	2	5	0.200

Playoff Batting by Year

Year	Round	Team	G	AB	R	H	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
2007	ALCS	BOS	2	5	1	2	0	2	1	2	0.400
2007	WS	BOS	1	1	1	1	1	1	0	0	1.000
2006	ALCS	OAK	2	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000
2002	ALCS	MIN	4	3	0	0	0	1	1	2	0.000
2002	ALDS2	MIN	3	4	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.000

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	8	6	46	4	0	6
OF	478	398	817	20	11	4

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2001	MIN	OF	34	28	63	2	3	1
2002	MIN	1B	5	4	27	2	0	4
2002	MIN	OF	82	63	159	4	0	0
2003	MIN	OF	36	34	68	1	2	0
2003	TOR	1B	3	2	19	2	0	2
2003	TOR	OF	60	48	87	2	1	0
2004	OAK	OF	67	50	97	1	1	0
2005	OAK	OF	96	89	166	5	3	1
2006	OAK	OF	73	67	136	3	1	1
2007	OAK	OF	10	8	13	1	0	1
2007	BOS	OF	20	11	28	1	0	0