Gene Kingsale

Born: 8/20/1976 in Solito, Oranjestad West, Aruba

MLB Debut: 1996-09-03 | Final Game: 2003-06-08

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Eugene Humphrey Kingsale

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Biography

Gene Kingsale, born in 1976, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned from 1996 to 2003. Primarily serving as a position player, Kingsale played in a total of 211 games over his career. He was known for his versatility on the field and his ability to contribute both offensively and defensively. With a career batting average of .251, he recorded 134 hits, including 3 home runs and 53 runs batted in. Additionally, Kingsale showcased his speed on the bases, accumulating 15 stolen bases during his time in Major League Baseball. Kingsale's playing career occurred during a transformative period in baseball, marked by the emergence of power hitters and an emphasis on offensive statistics. Despite not being among the most celebrated stars of his era, Kingsale's contributions were significant to the teams he played for, including the San Diego Padres and the Detroit Tigers. His ability to perform in various roles made him a valuable asset, embodying the qualities of a reliable utility player in a rapidly evolving game.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
211	533	65	134	17	5	3	53	15	39	96	0.251	0.307	0.319	0.626	-1610.8

Career AVG .251 vs. league average .267 across their career seasons — 5.7% below league average.

Career OBP .307 vs. league average .337 across their career seasons — 9.0% below league average.

Career SLG .319 vs. league average .426 across their career seasons — 25.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.626 vs. league average 0.763 across their career seasons — 18.0% 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
1996	BAL	AL	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1998	BAL	AL	11	2	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1999	BAL	AL	28	85	9	21	2	0	0	7	1	5	13	0.247	.271 (-9%)	.344 (-13%)	.433 (-38%)	.778 (-27%)	-391.8
2000	BAL	AL	26	88	13	21	2	1	0	9	1	2	14	0.239	.270 (-12%)	.344 (-27%)	.437 (-35%)	.782 (-31%)	-509.5
2001	BAL	AL	3	4	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	2	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
2001	SEA	AL	10	15	4	5	0	0	0	1	2	2	2	0.333	—	—	—	—	0.0
2002	SEA	AL	2	3	0	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.667	—	—	—	—	0.0
2002	SDP	NL	89	216	27	60	10	3	2	28	9	20	47	0.278	.261 (+6%)	.331 (+4%)	.416 (-9%)	.747 (-3%)	0.0
2003	DET	AL	39	120	11	25	3	1	1	8	1	10	17	0.208	.264 (-21%)	.332 (-20%)	.422 (-35%)	.754 (-28%)	-620.0