Bubba Starling

Born: 8/3/1992 in Gardner, KS, USA

MLB Debut: 2019-07-12 | Final Game: 2020-09-22

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 220 lbs

Full name: Derek Starling

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Biography

Bubba Starling, born in 1992, was a professional baseball player who played as a position player in Major League Baseball from July 12, 2019, to September 22, 2020. Starling made his mark in the sport as a highly touted prospect, originally selected by the Kansas City Royals in the first round of the 2011 MLB Draft. His career spanned parts of two seasons, during which he appeared in 91 games. Starling recorded a total of 50 hits, including 5 home runs, and drove in 17 runs, finishing with a batting average of .204. Additionally, he showcased his speed on the basepaths with 2 stolen bases. Starling's playing style was characterized by his athleticism and potential, reflective of a generation of players transitioning into the modern game. Although he faced challenges at the plate, his defensive capabilities and power potential kept him relevant during his tenure in the majors. His journey from a celebrated amateur athlete to a major leaguer highlighted the ups and downs often encountered by top prospects, and his story serves as a testament to the perseverance required in professional sports.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
91	245	31	50	8	0	5	17	2	13	83	0.204	0.246	0.298	0.544	-1234.8

Career AVG .204 vs. league average .250 across their career seasons — 18.5% below league average.

Career OBP .246 vs. league average .322 across their career seasons — 23.7% below league average.

Career SLG .298 vs. league average .430 across their career seasons — 30.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.544 vs. league average 0.753 across their career seasons — 27.7% 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
2019	KCR	AL	56	186	26	40	7	0	4	12	2	9	56	0.215	.252 (-15%)	.322 (-21%)	.434 (-27%)	.757 (-24%)	-831.9
2020	KCR	AL	35	59	5	10	1	0	1	5	0	4	27	0.169	.244 (-31%)	.321 (-32%)	.417 (-43%)	.739 (-38%)	-402.9