Kevin Olsen, baseball player, 2001-2003

Kevin Olsen

Born: 7/26/1976 in Covina, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 2001-09-07 | Final Game: 2003-09-27

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 200 lbs

Full name: Kevin Gary Olsen

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Biography

Kevin Olsen, born in 1976, was a professional baseball player who had a brief career in Major League Baseball from 2001 to 2003. Primarily serving as a position player, Olsen played a total of 28 games during his time in the majors. He made his debut on September 7, 2001, and concluded his career on September 27, 2003. Throughout his time in the league, he faced challenges in establishing himself at the plate, finishing with a batting average of .067, which included 1 hit and no home runs or RBIs. Olsen's career unfolded during a transitional period in baseball, as the sport was witnessing the rise of new offensive strategies and evolving player profiles. Although his playing time was limited, Olsen's journey through the majors highlights the competitive nature of professional baseball, where many talented athletes strive for success against significant odds. Despite the challenges he faced, his presence in the league during this era reflects the depth of talent that exists in the sport, underscoring the importance of every player's contribution to the fabric of baseball history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
0 5 28 10 0 0 0 82.7 93 47 7 37 63 5.12 0

Career ERA 5.12 vs. league average 4.37 across their career seasons — 17.2% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year Team Lg W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER BB SO ERA Lg ERA Pitcher PIV
2001 MIA NL 0 0 4 2 0 0 0 15.0 11 2 2 13 1.20 4.42 (+73%) -
2002 MIA NL 0 5 17 8 0 0 0 55.7 57 28 31 38 4.53 4.28 (-6%) -
2003 MIA NL 0 0 7 0 0 0 0 12.0 25 17 4 12 12.75 4.40 (-190%) -

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
28 15 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 10 0.067 0.067 0.067 0.133 0.0

Career AVG .067 vs. league average .263 across their career seasons — 74.7% below league average.

Career OBP .067 vs. league average .332 across their career seasons — 79.9% below league average.

Career SLG .067 vs. league average .422 across their career seasons — 84.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.133 vs. league average 0.754 across their career seasons — 82.3% 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
2001 MIA NL 4 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2002 MIA NL 17 12 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 7 0.083 — — — — 0.0
2003 MIA NL 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 28 10 11 6 1 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2001 FLO P 4 2 3 2 0 1
2002 FLO P 17 8 8 4 1 0
2003 FLO P 7 0 0 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 28

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2002 FLO NL $200,000
Total Career Earnings $200,000

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Riverside Community College Riverside CA 1995, 1996
University of Oklahoma Norman OK 1997, 1998