Bob Kinsella

Born: 1/5/1899 in Springfield, IL, USA

Died: 12/30/1951 in Los Angeles, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1919-09-20 | Final Game: 1920-10-02

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 165 lbs

Full name: Robert Francis Kinsella

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Biography

Bob Kinsella was a professional baseball player born in 1899, who played during a transitional period in the sport's history, just after the end of World War I. His Major League career spanned from 1919 to 1920, during which he appeared in a total of four games. Kinsella showcased a modest batting average of .25, with three hits to his name, and he contributed one run batted in during his brief time in the league. Known for his speed on the bases, he also managed to steal one base, highlighting the agility that was valued during that era. Although Kinsella's career in Major League Baseball was short-lived, his participation in the game during the post-war period places him in a significant context, as baseball was regaining its popularity and beginning to evolve with new styles of play. His time in the league may have been limited, but Kinsella's impact as a player during this formative era of modern baseball remains a part of the rich tapestry of the sport's history.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
4	12	1	3	0	0	0	1	1	0	5	0.250	0.250	0.250	0.500	0.0

Career AVG .250 vs. league average .268 across their career seasons — 6.6% below league average.

Career OBP .250 vs. league average .328 across their career seasons — 23.7% below league average.

Career SLG .250 vs. league average .356 across their career seasons — 29.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.500 vs. league average 0.684 across their career seasons — 26.9% 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
1919	NY1	NL	3	9	1	2	0	0	0	0	1	0	3	0.222	—	—	—	—	0.0
1920	NY1	NL	1	3	0	1	0	0	0	1	0	0	2	0.333	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	4	0	2	0	2	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1919	NY1	OF	3	0	1	0	1	0
1920	NY1	OF	1	0	1	0	1	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Left Field	2
Right Field	2