Mike Kinkade

Born: 5/6/1973 in Livonia, MI, USA

MLB Debut: 1998-09-08 | Final Game: 2003-09-28

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 210 lbs

Full name: Michael Arthur Kinkade

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Biography

Mike Kinkade, born in 1973, was a professional baseball player who showcased his talents in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 1998 to 2003. Primarily serving as a position player, Kinkade played a total of 222 games over the course of his career. He recorded 110 hits, 13 home runs, and 48 RBIs, concluding his time in the league with a batting average of .256. Known for his versatility, Kinkade contributed not only at the plate but also on the base paths, finishing his career with 5 stolen bases. Kinkade's career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, characterized by the emergence of power hitters and the ongoing evolution of player conditioning and training techniques. While his statistics may not place him among the game’s elite, Kinkade's journey through the majors reflects the determination and grit that many players exhibit as they seek to make their mark in the highly competitive environment of professional baseball. His contributions to the teams he played for, alongside his ability to adapt to the demands of the game, secured his place in baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
222	429	56	110	20	1	13	48	5	34	89	0.256	0.350	0.399	0.749	90.9

Career AVG .256 vs. league average .266 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .350 vs. league average .337 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .399 vs. league average .426 across their career seasons — 6.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.749 vs. league average 0.763 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
1998	NYN	NL	3	2	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1999	NYN	NL	28	46	3	9	2	1	2	6	1	3	9	0.196	—	—	—	—	-108.7
2000	NYN	NL	2	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
2000	BAL	AL	3	7	0	3	1	0	0	1	0	0	0	0.429	—	—	—	—	0.0
2001	BAL	AL	61	160	19	44	5	0	4	16	2	14	31	0.275	.263 (+4%)	.332 (+4%)	.426 (-11%)	.758 (-4%)	-74.2
2002	LAD	NL	37	50	7	19	5	0	2	11	1	4	10	0.380	.261 (+45%)	.331 (+46%)	.416 (+44%)	.747 (+45%)	449.6
2003	LAD	NL	88	162	25	35	7	0	5	14	1	13	38	0.216	.264 (-18%)	.332 (+1%)	.422 (-17%)	.754 (-9%)	-175.8

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	29	9	115	14	0	10
3B	16	7	9	12	1	0
C	3	2	14	1	0	0
OF	94	66	100	2	5	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1998	NYN	3B	1	0	0	0	0	0
1999	NYN	1B	1	0	0	0	0	0
1999	NYN	3B	3	0	1	1	0	0
1999	NYN	C	1	0	3	0	0	0
1999	NYN	OF	17	9	14	1	0	0
2000	NYN	OF	1	0	0	0	0	0
2000	BAL	1B	1	0	1	0	0	0
2001	BAL	1B	3	0	3	0	0	0
2001	BAL	3B	10	6	8	11	0	0
2001	BAL	C	2	2	11	1	0	0
2001	BAL	OF	32	25	50	1	2	0
2002	LAN	1B	11	3	39	4	0	3
2002	LAN	OF	8	4	4	0	0	0
2003	LAN	1B	13	6	72	10	0	7
2003	LAN	3B	2	1	0	0	1	0
2003	LAN	OF	36	28	32	0	3	0