Kevin Baez
Born: 1/10/1967 in Brooklyn, NY, USA
MLB Debut: 1990-09-03 | Final Game: 1993-10-03
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 160 lbs
Full name: Kevin Richard Baez
Biography
Kevin Baez, born in 1967, was an American professional baseball player who played as a position player from 1990 to 1993. Over the course of his career, Baez appeared in 63 Major League games, primarily with the New York Mets. Known for his versatility on the field, he provided depth to the team's roster during a transitional period for the franchise in the early 1990s, following the glory years of the late 1980s.
Baez finished his career with a batting average of .179, accumulating 27 hits, 7 RBIs, and no home runs. He also did not register any stolen bases, a reflection of his style of play which leaned more towards defensive contributions rather than offensive prowess. Although his statistics may not reflect a standout performance, Baez's role during his tenure illustrated the importance of supporting players in the development and stability of a major league team during a time of change in the sport.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 63 | 151 | 10 | 27 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 13 | 17 | 0.179 | 0.244 | 0.245 | 0.489 | -673.9 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | NYN | NL | 5 | 12 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.167 | 0.0 |
| 1992 | NYN | NL | 6 | 13 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.154 | 0.0 |
| 1993 | NYN | NL | 52 | 126 | 10 | 23 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 13 | 17 | 0.183 | -673.9 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SS | 61 | 45 | 67 | 135 | 8 | 27 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | NYN | SS | 4 | 3 | 5 | 7 | 0 | 1 |
| 1992 | NYN | SS | 5 | 4 | 5 | 11 | 2 | 2 |
| 1993 | NYN | SS | 52 | 38 | 57 | 117 | 6 | 24 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Shortstop | 61 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dominican College | Orangeburg | NY | 1986, 1987, 1988 |