Kurt Abbott, baseball player, 1993-2001

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

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

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