Ken Phelps

Born: 8/6/1954 in Seattle, WA, USA

MLB Debut: 1980-09-20 | Final Game: 1990-09-08

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 209 lbs

Full name: Kenneth Allen Phelps

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Biography

Ken Phelps was a professional baseball player born in 1954, who had a career spanning from 1980 to 1990. Primarily known for his role as a position player, Phelps made a significant impact in Major League Baseball during the 1980s, a decade characterized by a shift towards more power-oriented offensive play. He appeared in 761 games, where he demonstrated his power-hitting abilities, amassing 123 home runs and driving in 313 runs over his career. Phelps finished with a batting average of .239, a figure reflective of the era's emphasis on slugging and run production. Throughout his career, Phelps was recognized for his left-handed power and was often utilized as a designated hitter or corner outfielder. He also displayed speed on the bases, recording 10 stolen bases, which complemented his offensive prowess. Although not a household name, Phelps's contributions were particularly appreciated in the teams he played for, as he carved out a niche as a reliable power hitter during a time when the game was evolving with an increasing focus on home run production. His legacy is marked by his ability to deliver clutch performances and his role in the changing landscape of baseball during the late 20th century.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
761	1854	308	443	64	7	123	313	10	390	449	0.239	0.374	0.480	0.854	8228.2

Career AVG .239 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — 7.7% below league average.

Career OBP .374 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — +15.4% above league average.

Career SLG .480 vs. league average .388 across their career seasons — +23.8% above league average.

Career OPS 0.854 vs. league average 0.712 across their career seasons — +20.0% above 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
1980	KCR	AL	3	4	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1981	KCR	AL	21	22	1	3	0	1	0	1	0	1	13	0.136	—	—	—	—	0.0
1982	WSN	NL	10	8	0	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	3	0.250	—	—	—	—	0.0
1983	SEA	AL	50	127	10	30	4	1	7	16	0	13	25	0.236	.260 (-9%)	.324 (-7%)	.389 (+15%)	.714 (+5%)	61.4
1984	SEA	AL	101	290	52	70	9	0	24	51	3	61	73	0.241	.259 (-7%)	.322 (+17%)	.384 (+35%)	.707 (+27%)	1637.6
1985	SEA	AL	61	116	18	24	3	0	9	24	2	24	33	0.207	.257 (-20%)	.323 (+6%)	.390 (+19%)	.714 (+13%)	318.6
1986	SEA	AL	125	344	69	85	16	4	24	64	2	88	96	0.247	.257 (-4%)	.325 (+25%)	.395 (+33%)	.720 (+29%)	2323.3
1987	SEA	AL	120	332	68	86	13	1	27	68	1	80	75	0.259	.262 (-2%)	.331 (+24%)	.415 (+32%)	.746 (+28%)	2213.3
1988	SEA	AL	72	190	37	54	8	0	14	32	1	51	35	0.284	.254 (+12%)	.317 (+37%)	.377 (+45%)	.695 (+41%)	1617.7
1988	NYY	AL	45	107	17	24	5	0	10	22	0	19	26	0.224	.254 (-12%)	.317 (+7%)	.377 (+46%)	.695 (+28%)	1617.7
1989	NYY	AL	86	185	26	46	3	0	7	29	0	27	47	0.249	.254 (-2%)	.319 (+6%)	.375 (+1%)	.694 (+3%)	166.9
1989	OAK	AL	11	9	0	1	1	0	0	0	0	4	0	0.111	—	—	—	—	166.9
1990	OAK	AL	32	59	6	11	2	0	1	6	0	12	10	0.186	.257 (-28%)	.324 (-2%)	.385 (-30%)	.710 (-17%)	-136.1
1990	CLE	AL	24	61	4	7	0	0	0	0	1	10	11	0.115	.257 (-56%)	.324 (-26%)	.385 (-70%)	.710 (-50%)	-136.1

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
2	2	0	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0.500

Playoff Batting by Year

Year	Round	Team	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
1989	ALCS	OAK	1	1	0	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	1.000
1989	WS	OAK	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	131	110	956	70	13	96

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1980	KCA	1B	2	1	14	0	0	2
1981	KCA	1B	2	0	4	1	0	0
1983	SEA	1B	22	20	164	16	0	11
1984	SEA	1B	9	9	72	4	1	7
1985	SEA	1B	8	4	31	2	0	5
1986	SEA	1B	55	53	487	34	9	58
1987	SEA	1B	1	1	8	0	0	0
1988	SEA	1B	3	3	18	2	1	2
1988	NYA	1B	1	0	0	0	0	0
1989	NYA	1B	8	4	47	1	1	4
1989	OAK	1B	1	1	0	0	0	0
1990	OAK	1B	5	3	24	3	1	3
1990	CLE	1B	14	11	87	7	0	4