Calvin Pickering

Born: 9/29/1976 in St. Thomas, St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands

MLB Debut: 1998-09-12 | Final Game: 2005-04-21

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'5" | Weight: 283 lbs

Full name: Calvin Elroy Pickering

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Biography

Calvin Pickering was a professional baseball player born in 1976, who played primarily as a position player during his career from 1998 to 2005. Over the course of his time in Major League Baseball, Pickering appeared in 95 games, where he demonstrated his power-hitting capabilities. He recorded 59 hits, including 14 home runs, and drove in 45 runs, finishing his career with a batting average of .223. Although he was not a frequent base stealer, with only 1 stolen base to his name, his ability to hit for power made him a notable presence in the lineup. Pickering's career unfolded during an era characterized by offensive explosion and power-hitting, which allowed players like him to find opportunities despite lower overall batting averages. His contributions were significant in terms of power, as he was able to provide a spark with his home run potential. While he may not have had a lengthy career, Pickering's journey through the majors reflects the challenges faced by many players in establishing and maintaining a foothold in baseball during the early 2000s. His story is a testament to the perseverance required to compete at the highest level of the sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
95	264	37	59	10	1	14	45	1	43	91	0.223	0.329	0.428	0.757	132.2

Career AVG .223 vs. league average .266 across their career seasons — 16.1% below league average.

Career OBP .329 vs. league average .335 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .428 vs. league average .425 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.757 vs. league average 0.761 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
1998	BAL	AL	9	21	4	5	0	0	2	3	1	3	4	0.238	—	—	—	—	0.0
1999	BAL	AL	23	40	4	5	1	0	1	5	0	11	16	0.125	—	—	—	—	-195.3
2001	CIN	NL	4	4	0	1	0	0	0	1	0	0	2	0.250	—	—	—	—	0.0
2001	BOS	AL	17	50	4	14	1	0	3	7	0	8	13	0.280	.263 (+6%)	.332 (+14%)	.426 (+13%)	.758 (+13%)	0.0
2004	KCR	AL	35	122	21	30	8	1	7	26	0	18	42	0.246	.266 (-8%)	.335 (+1%)	.427 (+17%)	.762 (+10%)	191.4
2005	KCR	AL	7	27	4	4	0	0	1	3	0	3	14	0.148	—	—	—	—	0.0