Wayne Kirby

Born: 1/22/1964 in Williamsburg, VA, USA

MLB Debut: 1991-09-12 | Final Game: 1998-07-17

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Wayne Leonard Kirby

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Biography

Wayne Kirby, born in 1964, was a professional baseball player who made his mark primarily as an outfielder during his career from 1991 to 1998. Kirby played a total of 516 games in Major League Baseball, showcasing his versatility and skill as a position player. Over the course of his career, he accumulated 302 hits and delivered 14 home runs, contributing 119 RBIs to his teams. Kirby maintained a batting average of .252, reflecting his consistent presence at the plate. Additionally, he demonstrated speed on the bases, successfully stealing 44 bases throughout his time in the league. Kirby's career spanned a transformative era in baseball that saw shifts in playing styles and strategies. Known for his tenacity and ability to perform in various roles, he played for several teams, adapting to the demands of each and contributing to their success. While not a superstar, Kirby's dedication and all-around abilities made him a valuable asset in the dugout and on the field, earning respect among teammates and fans alike. His journey through the game exemplified the importance of role players in baseball history, making a lasting impact despite not being a household name.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
516	1198	183	302	51	9	14	119	44	98	168	0.252	0.309	0.345	0.654	-2391.7

Career AVG .252 vs. league average .264 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .309 vs. league average .333 across their career seasons — 7.2% below league average.

Career SLG .345 vs. league average .409 across their career seasons — 15.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.654 vs. league average 0.743 across their career seasons — 11.9% 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
1991	CLE	AL	21	43	4	9	2	0	0	5	1	2	6	0.209	—	—	—	—	0.0
1992	CLE	AL	21	18	9	3	1	0	1	1	0	3	2	0.167	—	—	—	—	0.0
1993	CLE	AL	131	458	71	123	19	5	6	60	17	37	58	0.269	.265 (+1%)	.332 (-3%)	.403 (-8%)	.735 (-6%)	-551.1
1994	CLE	AL	78	191	33	56	6	0	5	23	11	13	30	0.293	.269 (+9%)	.338 (+1%)	.424 (-5%)	.763 (-2%)	-59.5
1995	CLE	AL	101	188	29	39	10	2	1	14	10	13	32	0.207	.266 (-22%)	.337 (-23%)	.417 (-29%)	.755 (-26%)	-1016.9
1996	CLE	AL	27	16	3	4	1	0	0	1	0	2	2	0.250	—	—	—	—	0.0
1996	LAD	NL	65	188	23	51	10	1	1	11	4	17	17	0.271	.269 (+1%)	.340 (-2%)	.426 (-18%)	.767 (-11%)	0.0
1997	LAD	NL	46	65	6	11	2	0	0	4	0	10	12	0.169	.266 (-37%)	.336 (-17%)	.419 (-52%)	.756 (-37%)	-404.2
1998	NYN	NL	26	31	5	6	0	1	0	0	1	1	9	0.194	—	—	—	—	0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
14	15	3	3	0	0	0	0	2	2	0.200

Playoff Batting by Year

Year	Round	Team	G	AB	R	H	BB	SO	AVG
1996	NLDS1	LAN	3	8	1	1	2	1	0.125
1995	ALCS	CLE	5	5	2	1	0	0	0.200
1995	ALDS1	CLE	3	1	0	1	0	0	1.000
1995	WS	CLE	3	1	0	0	0	1	0.000

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	398	265	654	28	13	8

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1991	CLE	OF	21	13	40	1	0	0
1992	CLE	OF	2	0	3	0	0	0
1993	CLE	OF	123	112	273	19	5	5
1994	CLE	OF	68	42	92	2	4	1
1995	CLE	OF	68	36	94	2	1	1
1996	CLE	OF	18	1	8	0	0	0
1996	LAN	OF	53	46	93	2	3	0
1997	LAN	OF	26	11	36	1	0	0
1998	NYN	OF	19	4	15	1	0	1

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Left Field	39
Center Field	129
Right Field	245
Designated Hitter	21

Salary History

Year	Team	League	Salary
1997	LAN	NL	$450,000
1996	CLE	AL	$437,500
1995	CLE	AL	$362,500
1994	CLE	AL	$190,000
1993	CLE	AL	$123,000
1992	CLE	AL	$119,000
1991	CLE	AL	$100,000
Total Career Earnings			$1,782,000