Rich McKinney

Born: 11/22/1946 in Piqua, OH, USA

MLB Debut: 1970-06-26 | Final Game: 1977-10-02

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

Full name: Charles Richard McKinney

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Biography

Rich McKinney, born in 1946, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1970 to 1977. Throughout his career, he played primarily as a position player, appearing in a total of 341 games. McKinney established himself as a versatile player, known for his ability to contribute both offensively and defensively. He recorded 199 hits, including 20 home runs, and drove in 100 runs, finishing his career with a batting average of .225. McKinney's career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a more offensive-minded game. While he may not have been a household name, his contributions to the teams he played for were significant, and he exemplified the grit and determination that many players of his time demonstrated. McKinney also showcased speed on the bases, accumulating 4 stolen bases during his tenure in the league. His journey through baseball left a lasting legacy, influencing future generations of players.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
341	886	79	199	28	2	20	100	4	77	124	0.225	0.286	0.328	0.615	-1671.7

Career AVG .225 vs. league average .255 across their career seasons — 11.9% below league average.

Career OBP .286 vs. league average .323 across their career seasons — 11.4% below league average.

Career SLG .328 vs. league average .376 across their career seasons — 12.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.615 vs. league average 0.699 across their career seasons — 12.0% 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
1970	CHW	AL	43	119	12	20	5	0	4	17	3	11	25	0.168	.253 (-34%)	.325 (-26%)	.385 (-19%)	.711 (-22%)	-475.3
1971	CHW	AL	114	369	35	100	11	2	8	46	0	35	37	0.271	.249 (+9%)	.316 (+5%)	.365 (+3%)	.682 (+4%)	303.5
1972	NYY	AL	37	121	10	26	2	0	1	7	1	7	13	0.215	.243 (-12%)	.310 (-17%)	.353 (-28%)	.664 (-23%)	-428.0
1973	OAK	AL	48	65	9	16	3	0	1	7	0	7	4	0.246	.256 (-4%)	.325 (-2%)	.378 (-11%)	.703 (-7%)	-61.8
1974	OAK	AL	5	7	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.143	—	—	—	—	0.0
1975	OAK	AL	8	7	0	1	0	0	0	2	0	1	2	0.143	—	—	—	—	0.0
1977	OAK	AL	86	198	13	35	7	0	6	21	0	16	43	0.177	.264 (-33%)	.329 (-28%)	.401 (-24%)	.730 (-26%)	-1010.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	33	24	209	17	5	20
2B	80	65	156	165	10	37
3B	85	62	40	145	18	10
OF	33	25	49	1	1	0
SS	11	10	20	41	2	7

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1970	CHA	3B	23	20	14	40	4	2
1970	CHA	SS	11	10	20	41	2	7
1971	CHA	2B	67	64	148	159	10	34
1971	CHA	3B	5	5	3	11	1	0
1971	CHA	OF	25	21	44	1	0	0
1972	NYA	3B	33	32	17	71	8	5
1973	OAK	2B	7	0	6	4	0	3
1973	OAK	3B	17	3	3	15	2	1
1973	OAK	OF	3	1	4	0	0	0
1974	OAK	2B	3	1	1	0	0	0
1975	OAK	1B	1	0	1	0	0	0
1977	OAK	1B	32	24	208	17	5	20
1977	OAK	2B	3	0	1	2	0	0
1977	OAK	3B	7	2	3	8	3	2
1977	OAK	OF	5	3	1	0	1	0