Mike Kingery

Born: 3/29/1961 in St. James, MN, USA

MLB Debut: 1986-07-07 | Final Game: 1996-09-15

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Michael Scott Kingery

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Biography

Mike Kingery was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1986 to 1996. Born in 1961, Kingery played the majority of his career as a position player, appearing in 819 games across various teams. Throughout his time in the league, he accumulated 546 hits, 30 home runs, and 219 runs batted in, finishing his career with a batting average of .268. Known for his versatility, Kingery also showcased his speed on the bases, successfully stealing 45 bases during his tenure. Kingery's career unfolded during a transitional period in baseball, bridging the tail end of the 1980s and the early 1990s, an era marked by the growing importance of athleticism and speed in the game. His ability to contribute both offensively and defensively made him a valued player for the teams he represented. As a strong competitor, Kingery left an indelible mark in the hearts of fans and teammates alike, embodying the spirit of a dedicated player committed to the craft of baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
819	2034	292	546	108	26	30	219	45	191	248	0.268	0.330	0.391	0.721	-752.4

Career AVG .268 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .330 vs. league average .328 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .391 vs. league average .398 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.721 vs. league average 0.726 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
1986	KCR	AL	62	209	25	54	8	5	3	14	7	12	30	0.258	.257 (avg)	.325 (-9%)	.395 (-2%)	.720 (-5%)	-267.8
1987	SEA	AL	120	354	38	99	25	4	9	52	7	27	43	0.280	.262 (+6%)	.331 (-1%)	.415 (+8%)	.746 (+4%)	179.3
1988	SEA	AL	57	123	21	25	6	0	1	9	3	19	23	0.203	.254 (-20%)	.317 (-2%)	.377 (-27%)	.695 (-15%)	-266.1
1989	SEA	AL	31	76	14	17	3	0	2	6	1	7	14	0.224	.254 (-12%)	.319 (-11%)	.375 (-9%)	.694 (-10%)	-127.1
1990	SFG	NL	105	207	24	61	7	1	0	24	6	12	19	0.295	.257 (+14%)	.324 (+3%)	.385 (-12%)	.710 (-5%)	-180.7
1991	SFG	NL	91	110	13	20	2	2	0	8	1	15	21	0.182	.255 (-29%)	.323 (-13%)	.384 (-39%)	.708 (-27%)	-516.6
1992	OAK	AL	12	28	3	3	0	0	0	1	0	1	3	0.107	—	—	—	—	0.0
1994	COL	NL	105	301	56	105	27	8	4	41	5	30	26	0.349	.269 (+29%)	.338 (+19%)	.424 (+25%)	.763 (+22%)	1260.5
1995	COL	NL	119	350	66	94	18	4	8	37	13	45	40	0.269	.266 (+1%)	.337 (+4%)	.417 (-1%)	.755 (+1%)	117.4
1996	PIT	NL	117	276	32	68	12	2	3	27	2	23	29	0.246	.269 (-9%)	.340 (-11%)	.426 (-21%)	.767 (-16%)	-951.3

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
4	10	1	2	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.200

Playoff Batting by Year

Year	Round	Team	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
1995	NLDS1	COL	4	10	1	2	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.200

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	22	5	65	6	2	4
OF	672	469	1160	42	20	7

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1986	KCA	OF	59	53	102	6	3	2
1987	SEA	OF	114	97	226	15	2	3
1988	SEA	1B	10	1	17	3	1	1
1988	SEA	OF	44	32	85	3	1	0
1989	SEA	OF	23	19	70	0	0	0
1990	SFN	OF	95	41	126	7	3	2
1991	SFN	1B	6	2	21	2	0	2
1991	SFN	OF	38	9	39	0	1	0
1992	OAK	OF	10	6	14	0	0	0
1994	COL	1B	1	0	2	0	0	1
1994	COL	OF	98	75	185	5	4	0
1995	COL	1B	5	2	25	1	1	0
1995	COL	OF	108	79	180	4	4	0
1996	PIT	OF	83	58	133	2	2	0