Kevin Rhomberg, baseball player, 1982-1984

Kevin Rhomberg

Born: 11/22/1955 in Dubuque, IA, USA

MLB Debut: 1982-09-01 | Final Game: 1984-06-05

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

Full name: Kevin Jay Rhomberg

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Biography

Kevin Rhomberg, born in 1955, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball as a position player from 1982 to 1984. Over the course of his brief career, he played in 41 games, showcasing a remarkable batting average of .383 that highlighted his ability to make contact with the ball. Rhomberg recorded 18 hits, including one home run, and contributed three runs batted in (RBIs) to his team's efforts. Additionally, he displayed speed on the basepaths with one stolen base during his time in the league. Rhomberg's career unfolded during the early 1980s, a period characterized by a transition in baseball, as teams began to prioritize power hitting and speed more than ever before. His impressive batting average set him apart, even as he played a limited number of games, reflecting a potential that was not fully realized at the major league level. Despite his short tenure, Kevin Rhomberg's performance remains a point of interest for baseball historians, particularly for those who appreciate the nuances of early 80s baseball and the contributions of lesser-known players.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
41 47 5 18 0 0 1 3 1 4 11 0.383 0.423 0.447 0.870 0.0

Career AVG .383 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — +46.9% above league average.

Career OBP .423 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — +30.6% above league average.

Career SLG .447 vs. league average .388 across their career seasons — +15.3% above league average.

Career OPS 0.870 vs. league average 0.712 across their career seasons — +22.3% 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
1982 CLE AL 16 18 3 6 0 0 1 1 0 2 4 0.333 — — — — 0.0
1983 CLE AL 12 21 2 10 0 0 0 2 1 2 4 0.476 — — — — 0.0
1984 CLE AL 13 8 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0.250 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 1 0 0 0 0 0
2B 1 0 0 1 0 0
3B 1 0 1 1 0 0
OF 23 8 25 1 1 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1982 CLE 3B 1 0 1 1 0 0
1982 CLE OF 7 1 8 1 1 1
1983 CLE OF 9 5 10 0 0 0
1984 CLE 1B 1 0 0 0 0 0
1984 CLE 2B 1 0 0 1 0 0
1984 CLE OF 7 2 7 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 1
Second Base 1
Third Base 1
Left Field 22
Center Field 1
Designated Hitter 6