Kevin Pasley, baseball player, 1974-1978

Kevin Pasley

Born: 7/22/1953 in Bronx, NY, USA

MLB Debut: 1974-10-02 | Final Game: 1978-10-01

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Kevin Patrick Pasley

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Biography

Kevin Pasley, born in 1953, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1974 to 1978. Primarily serving as a position player, Pasley appeared in 55 games during his career, showcasing a solid batting average of .254. He recorded 31 hits, including one home run, and contributed 9 runs batted in (RBIs) to his teams. Despite not being known for his speed on the bases, as evidenced by his 0 stolen bases, Pasley's ability to make contact and find gaps in the defense made him a reliable contributor during his time in the league. Pasley's career unfolded during a competitive era of baseball marked by the emergence of powerful hitters and the ongoing evolution of the game in the 1970s. While he may not have achieved the star status of some of his contemporaries, Pasley's contributions on the field and his dedication to the sport exemplify the spirit of hard work and perseverance that characterized many players of his generation. After retiring in 1978, he left behind a legacy as a player who embraced the challenges of professional baseball with determination and grit.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
55 122 8 31 7 0 1 9 0 6 13 0.254 0.289 0.336 0.625 -242.7

Career AVG .254 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .289 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — 10.9% below league average.

Career SLG .336 vs. league average .378 across their career seasons — 11.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.625 vs. league average 0.702 across their career seasons — 11.0% 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
1974 LAD NL 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1976 LAD NL 23 52 4 12 2 0 0 2 0 3 7 0.231 .255 (-10%) .320 (-15%) .360 (-25%) .681 (-20%) -166.2
1977 LAD NL 2 3 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.333 — — — — 0.0
1977 SEA AL 4 13 1 5 0 0 0 2 0 1 2 0.385 — — — — 0.0
1978 SEA AL 25 54 3 13 5 0 1 5 0 2 4 0.241 .257 (-7%) .323 (-17%) .378 (+3%) .702 (-6%) -76.6

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
C 55 42 196 20 3 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1974 LAN C 1 0 1 0 0 0
1976 LAN C 23 20 86 15 3 0
1977 LAN C 2 1 6 1 0 0
1977 SEA C 4 4 18 0 0 0
1978 SEA C 25 17 85 4 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 55