Kevin Polcovich

Born: 6/28/1970 in Auburn, NY, USA

MLB Debut: 1997-05-17 | Final Game: 1998-09-22

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: Kevin Michael Polcovich

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Biography

Kevin Polcovich was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball during the late 1990s. Born in 1970, he played primarily as a position player and had a career that spanned from 1997 to 1998. Over the course of his brief time in the majors, Polcovich appeared in 165 games, accumulating 107 hits, 4 home runs, and 35 RBIs. His batting average stood at .234, and he showcased his speed on the bases with 6 stolen bases. Polcovich's playing style was characterized by his versatility and tenacity, contributing to teams in both offensive and defensive capacities. He navigated the competitive landscape of MLB during a time marked by increasing power-hitting and offensive production, which made his contributions particularly valuable. Though his career was not long, Polcovich's dedication to the game and his role as a reliable utility player remain a part of the fabric of the teams he played for.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
165	457	55	107	28	1	4	35	6	36	78	0.234	0.307	0.326	0.633	-1392.1

Career AVG .234 vs. league average .266 across their career seasons — 12.1% below league average.

Career OBP .307 vs. league average .336 across their career seasons — 8.7% below league average.

Career SLG .326 vs. league average .420 across their career seasons — 22.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.633 vs. league average 0.756 across their career seasons — 16.3% 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
1997	PIT	NL	84	245	37	67	16	1	4	21	2	21	45	0.273	.266 (+2%)	.336 (+4%)	.419 (-6%)	.756 (-1%)	-13.7
1998	PIT	NL	81	212	18	40	12	0	0	14	4	15	33	0.189	.266 (-29%)	.335 (-24%)	.420 (-42%)	.755 (-34%)	-1378.4