Kevin Mench

Born: 1/7/1978 in Wilmington, DE, USA

MLB Debut: 2002-04-09 | Final Game: 2010-10-03

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 215 lbs

Full name: Kevin Ford Mench

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Biography

Kevin Mench was a professional baseball player born in 1978, who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 2002 to 2010. Primarily known as a position player, Mench played a total of 729 games during his career, showcasing his versatility on the field. He accumulated 632 hits, demonstrating his ability to make contact and contribute offensively, and he hit 89 home runs, providing power to his teams' lineups. Mench finished his career with a batting average of .268 and drove in 331 runs, reflecting his effectiveness as an RBI producer. Additionally, he displayed a measure of speed on the bases, recording 12 stolen bases throughout his time in the league. Mench's career unfolded during a dynamic period in baseball characterized by a surge in offensive production and the continued evolution of player training and conditioning. His contributions were particularly notable during his tenure with the Texas Rangers, where he became a fan favorite for his powerful swing and engaging personality. Though he faced challenges as a player, including injuries and competition within the league, Mench left a lasting impression on those who followed his career, both for his on-field achievements and his spirited approach to the game.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
729	2362	311	632	150	14	89	331	12	183	335	0.268	0.324	0.456	0.780	1456.8

Career AVG .268 vs. league average .264 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .324 vs. league average .333 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .456 vs. league average .420 across their career seasons — +8.6% above league average.

Career OPS 0.780 vs. league average 0.752 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
2002	TEX	AL	110	366	52	95	20	2	15	60	1	31	83	0.260	.261 (-1%)	.331 (-1%)	.416 (+8%)	.747 (+4%)	209.8
2003	TEX	AL	38	125	15	40	12	0	2	11	1	10	17	0.320	.264 (+21%)	.332 (+15%)	.422 (+10%)	.754 (+12%)	281.1
2004	TEX	AL	125	438	69	122	30	3	26	71	0	33	63	0.279	.266 (+5%)	.335 (avg)	.427 (+26%)	.762 (+15%)	1149.0
2005	TEX	AL	150	557	71	147	33	3	25	73	4	50	68	0.264	.264 (avg)	.330 (-1%)	.418 (+12%)	.749 (+6%)	671.0
2006	TEX	AL	87	320	36	91	18	1	12	50	1	23	42	0.284	.269 (+6%)	.336 (avg)	.431 (+6%)	.768 (+4%)	216.8
2006	MIL	NL	40	126	9	29	6	1	1	18	0	4	17	0.230	.269 (-15%)	.336 (-26%)	.431 (-26%)	.768 (-26%)	216.8
2007	MIL	NL	101	288	39	77	20	3	8	37	3	16	21	0.267	.268 (avg)	.335 (-9%)	.422 (+4%)	.758 (-2%)	-205.0
2008	TOR	AL	51	115	18	28	11	1	0	10	2	14	18	0.243	.263 (-8%)	.333 (-4%)	.416 (-14%)	.749 (-10%)	-214.1
2010	WAS	NL	27	27	2	3	0	0	0	1	0	2	6	0.111	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	620	569	1108	33	12	9

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2002	TEX	OF	106	96	193	7	2	0
2003	TEX	OF	35	33	59	1	1	0
2004	TEX	OF	109	102	213	6	1	3
2005	TEX	OF	148	144	290	8	4	3
2006	TEX	OF	72	72	128	3	1	1
2006	MIL	OF	38	31	64	1	1	0
2007	MIL	OF	78	65	111	6	2	2
2008	TOR	OF	33	25	50	1	0	0
2010	WAS	OF	1	1	0	0	0	0