Karl Rhodes

Born: 8/21/1968 in Cincinnati, OH, USA

MLB Debut: 1990-08-07 | Final Game: 1995-06-08

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Karl Derrick Rhodes

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Biography

Karl Rhodes, born in 1968, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1990 to 1995. Primarily serving as a position player, Rhodes played a total of 225 games during his career, showcasing his versatility and determination on the field. He recorded 132 hits, with 13 of those hits leaving the yard as home runs, while driving in 44 runs. Despite a batting average of .224, Rhodes displayed speed and agility, amassing 14 stolen bases over his time in the league. Rhodes played during a transitional period in baseball, marked by changes in player dynamics and the evolving role of the position player. Though his career was relatively brief, he contributed to the teams he played for with a blend of power and speed, which were essential elements of the game during the early 1990s. His journey through the majors reflects the challenges faced by many athletes of his era, striving to carve out a niche in a competitive environment. After retiring on June 8, 1995, Rhodes left behind a legacy of grit and perseverance that resonates with aspiring players.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
225	590	74	132	29	3	13	44	14	74	121	0.224	0.310	0.349	0.659	-553.1

Career AVG .224 vs. league average .262 across their career seasons — 14.5% below league average.

Career OBP .310 vs. league average .330 across their career seasons — 5.9% below league average.

Career SLG .349 vs. league average .398 across their career seasons — 12.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.659 vs. league average 0.727 across their career seasons — 9.4% 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
1990	HOU	NL	38	86	12	21	6	1	1	3	4	13	12	0.244	.257 (-5%)	.324 (+5%)	.385 (-3%)	.710 (avg)	16.6
1991	HOU	NL	44	136	7	29	3	1	1	12	2	14	26	0.213	.255 (-17%)	.323 (-10%)	.384 (-29%)	.708 (-21%)	-454.7
1992	HOU	NL	5	4	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1993	HOU	NL	5	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1993	CHC	NL	15	52	12	15	2	1	3	7	2	11	9	0.288	.265 (+9%)	.332 (+24%)	.403 (+34%)	.735 (+29%)	0.0
1994	CHC	NL	95	269	39	63	17	0	8	19	6	33	64	0.234	.269 (-13%)	.338 (-6%)	.424 (-9%)	.763 (-8%)	-398.2
1995	CHC	NL	13	16	2	2	0	0	0	2	0	0	4	0.125	—	—	—	—	0.0
1995	BOS	AL	10	25	2	2	1	0	0	1	0	3	4	0.080	—	—	—	—	0.0