Kurt Abbott
Born: 6/2/1969 in Zanesville, OH, USA
MLB Debut: 1993-09-07 | Final Game: 2001-04-13
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 180 lbs
Full name: Kurt Thomas Abbott
Biography
Kurt Abbott was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1993 to 2001. Born in 1969, Abbott played primarily as a position player and was known for his versatility on the field. Over the course of his career, he appeared in 702 games, recording a total of 523 hits. He showcased his power with 62 home runs and collected 242 RBIs, finishing his career with a batting average of .256. Abbott also demonstrated speed on the bases, accumulating 22 stolen bases throughout his time in the league.
Playing in an era characterized by offensive explosions and a heightened focus on power-hitting, Abbott contributed to his teams with solid defensive skills and a reliable bat. He carved out a niche as a dependable player during a time when the game was evolving, and his ability to adapt to various positions made him a valuable asset. Although he may not have been one of the most prominent stars of his era, Abbott's contributions to the game and his perseverance on the field solidified his place in baseball history.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 702 | 2044 | 273 | 523 | 109 | 23 | 62 | 242 | 22 | 133 | 571 | 0.256 | 0.305 | 0.423 | 0.728 | -2304.2 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | OAK | AL | 20 | 61 | 11 | 15 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 9 | 2 | 3 | 20 | 0.246 | -71.1 |
| 1994 | MIA | NL | 101 | 345 | 41 | 86 | 17 | 3 | 9 | 33 | 3 | 16 | 98 | 0.249 | -777.1 |
| 1995 | MIA | NL | 120 | 420 | 60 | 107 | 18 | 7 | 17 | 60 | 4 | 36 | 110 | 0.255 | 30.6 |
| 1996 | MIA | NL | 109 | 320 | 37 | 81 | 18 | 7 | 8 | 33 | 3 | 22 | 99 | 0.253 | -356.7 |
| 1997 | MIA | NL | 94 | 252 | 35 | 69 | 18 | 2 | 6 | 30 | 3 | 14 | 68 | 0.274 | -115.5 |
| 1998 | COL | NL | 42 | 71 | 9 | 18 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 15 | 0 | 2 | 19 | 0.254 | -72.5 |
| 1998 | OAK | AL | 35 | 123 | 17 | 33 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 9 | 2 | 10 | 34 | 0.268 | -72.5 |
| 1999 | COL | NL | 96 | 286 | 41 | 78 | 17 | 2 | 8 | 41 | 3 | 16 | 69 | 0.273 | -353.3 |
| 2000 | NYN | NL | 79 | 157 | 22 | 34 | 7 | 1 | 6 | 12 | 1 | 14 | 51 | 0.217 | -470.0 |
| 2001 | ATL | NL | 6 | 9 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0.222 | 0.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 | 32 | 0 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 0.219 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | NLCS | NYN | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.000 |
| 2000 | NLDS2 | NYN | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 |
| 2000 | WS | NYN | 5 | 8 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0.250 |
| 1997 | NLCS | FLO | 2 | 8 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.375 |
| 1997 | NLDS1 | FLO | 3 | 8 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.250 |
| 1997 | WS | FLO | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 8 | 7 | 57 | 3 | 0 | 6 |
| 2B | 173 | 130 | 297 | 352 | 11 | 67 |
| 3B | 43 | 31 | 30 | 46 | 7 | 3 |
| OF | 43 | 27 | 69 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| SS | 349 | 309 | 485 | 860 | 59 | 199 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | OAK | 2B | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993 | OAK | SS | 6 | 3 | 3 | 12 | 1 | 2 |
| 1993 | OAK | OF | 13 | 11 | 33 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1994 | FLO | SS | 99 | 93 | 162 | 260 | 15 | 61 |
| 1995 | FLO | SS | 115 | 109 | 149 | 290 | 19 | 66 |
| 1996 | FLO | 2B | 20 | 15 | 35 | 39 | 0 | 6 |
| 1996 | FLO | 3B | 33 | 27 | 22 | 43 | 6 | 3 |
| 1996 | FLO | SS | 44 | 41 | 66 | 123 | 6 | 34 |
| 1997 | FLO | 2B | 54 | 43 | 101 | 116 | 7 | 21 |
| 1997 | FLO | 3B | 4 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1997 | FLO | SS | 7 | 6 | 10 | 19 | 0 | 6 |
| 1997 | FLO | OF | 10 | 6 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998 | COL | 2B | 7 | 5 | 13 | 17 | 0 | 3 |
| 1998 | COL | 3B | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998 | COL | SS | 7 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 0 | 2 |
| 1998 | COL | OF | 9 | 6 | 13 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1998 | OAK | 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998 | OAK | SS | 28 | 28 | 40 | 70 | 11 | 16 |
| 1998 | OAK | OF | 5 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999 | COL | 1B | 8 | 7 | 57 | 3 | 0 | 6 |
| 1999 | COL | 2B | 66 | 58 | 124 | 145 | 3 | 34 |
| 1999 | COL | SS | 3 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| 1999 | COL | OF | 4 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000 | NYN | 2B | 23 | 8 | 23 | 29 | 1 | 3 |
| 2000 | NYN | 3B | 2 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000 | NYN | SS | 39 | 25 | 47 | 75 | 6 | 10 |
| 2000 | NYN | OF | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001 | ATL | 2B | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001 | ATL | SS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 8 |
| Second Base | 173 |
| Third Base | 43 |
| Shortstop | 349 |
| Left Field | 32 |
| Center Field | 4 |
| Right Field | 8 |
| Designated Hitter | 6 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | ATL | NL | $600,000 |
| 2000 | NYN | NL | $500,000 |
| 1999 | COL | NL | $900,000 |
| 1998 | OAK | AL | $1,000,000 |
| 1997 | FLO | NL | $650,000 |
| 1996 | FLO | NL | $250,000 |
| 1995 | FLO | NL | $119,000 |
| 1994 | FLO | NL | $109,000 |
| 1993 | OAK | AL | $109,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $4,237,000 | ||