Kyle Lewis, baseball player, 2019

Kyle Lewis

Born: 7/13/1995 in Snellville, GA, USA

MLB Debut: 2019-09-10

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 222 lbs

Full name: Kyle Alexander Lewis

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Biography

Kyle Lewis was a professional baseball player born in 1995, who played as a position player in Major League Baseball from 2019 until his retirement in 2022. His career, although relatively brief, showcased his potential and impact on the game. Lewis participated in 146 games, accumulating a total of 121 hits, 26 home runs, and 59 RBIs, while finishing his career with a batting average of .235. Known for his athleticism and power-hitting ability, he also contributed with 7 stolen bases during his time in the league. Lewis gained significant recognition for his performances, earning notable accolades including the MLB Players Choice Outstanding Rookie and the Rookie of the Year honors. Additionally, he was named the TSN Rookie of the Year, reflecting his impressive debut and early success in the league. His career unfolded in the context of a rapidly evolving game, where power hitters and dynamic players were increasingly valued. Lewis's contributions, particularly in his rookie season, made him a memorable figure in the baseball landscape of his era.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
146 514 70 121 14 0 26 59 7 61 177 0.235 0.317 0.414 0.732 31.5

Career AVG .235 vs. league average .247 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .317 vs. league average .318 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .414 vs. league average .414 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.732 vs. league average 0.732 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
2019 SEA AL 18 71 10 19 5 0 6 13 0 3 29 0.268 .252 (+6%) .322 (-9%) .434 (+36%) .757 (+17%) 160.2
2020 SEA AL 58 206 37 54 3 0 11 28 5 34 71 0.262 .244 (+7%) .321 (+13%) .417 (+5%) .739 (+8%) 389.5
2021 SEA AL 36 130 15 32 4 0 5 11 2 16 37 0.246 .243 (+1%) .317 (+5%) .410 (-4%) .727 (avg) 31.5
2022 SEA AL 18 56 6 8 0 0 3 5 0 5 19 0.143 .242 (-41%) .311 (-28%) .394 (-23%) .706 (-25%) -226.0
2023 AZ NL 16 51 2 8 2 0 1 2 0 3 21 0.157 .248 (-37%) .320 (-36%) .414 (-38%) .734 (-38%) -323.5

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 116 111 276 1 4 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2019 SEA OF 18 17 43 0 1 0
2020 SEA OF 57 56 133 1 2 0
2021 SEA OF 34 34 86 0 1 0
2022 SEA OF 4 4 13 0 0 0
2023 ARI OF 3 0 1 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 4
Center Field 93
Right Field 20
Designated Hitter 25

Awards & Honors

Year Award Notes
2020 MLB Players Choice Outstanding Rookie
2020 Rookie of the Year
2020 TSN Rookie of the Year

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
2020 Most Valuable Player AL 17th 1.0 420 0
2020 Rookie of the Year AL 1st 150.0 150 30