Kevin Cash
Born: 12/6/1977 in Tampa, FL, USA
MLB Debut: 2002-09-06 | Final Game: 2010-10-03
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 200 lbs
Full name: Kevin Forrest Cash
Biography
Kevin Cash, born in 1977, was a professional baseball player who enjoyed a career as a position player from 2002 to 2010. Over the course of 246 games in Major League Baseball, Cash compiled a batting average of .183, recording 117 hits, including 12 home runs and 58 RBIs. Though his offensive numbers did not place him among the game's elite, Cash's contributions were notable in the context of his teams and the era in which he played.
Cash's playing career spanned the late 2000s, a period marked by the transition away from the deadball era and the increasing prominence of power-hitting players. While he did not steal any bases, his defensive skills behind the plate were valued by his teams. After retiring as a player, Cash transitioned into a managerial role, where he found success leading the Tampa Bay Rays, further cementing his legacy within the game. His journey from player to manager highlights the diverse pathways athletes can take within baseball.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 246 | 641 | 51 | 117 | 25 | 0 | 12 | 58 | 0 | 49 | 195 | 0.183 | 0.248 | 0.278 | 0.526 | -2866.2 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | TOR | AL | 7 | 14 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0.143 | 0.0 |
| 2003 | TOR | AL | 34 | 106 | 10 | 15 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 0 | 4 | 22 | 0.142 | -950.5 |
| 2004 | TOR | AL | 60 | 181 | 18 | 35 | 9 | 0 | 4 | 21 | 0 | 10 | 59 | 0.193 | -935.6 |
| 2005 | TBR | AL | 13 | 31 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 13 | 0.161 | 0.0 |
| 2007 | BOS | AL | 12 | 27 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 13 | 0.111 | 0.0 |
| 2008 | BOS | AL | 61 | 142 | 11 | 32 | 7 | 0 | 3 | 15 | 0 | 18 | 50 | 0.225 | -350.2 |
| 2009 | NYY | AL | 10 | 26 | 1 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0.231 | 0.0 |
| 2010 | BOS | AL | 29 | 60 | 1 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 16 | 0.133 | -478.9 |
| 2010 | HOU | NL | 20 | 54 | 3 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 13 | 0.204 | -478.9 |
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9.00 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | HOU | NL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 9.00 | 0.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0.333 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | ALCS | BOS | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0.333 |
| 2008 | ALDS1 | BOS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3B | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C | 241 | 189 | 1249 | 128 | 10 | 17 |
| P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | TOR | C | 7 | 4 | 26 | 4 | 1 | 1 |
| 2003 | TOR | C | 34 | 31 | 179 | 13 | 1 | 0 |
| 2004 | TOR | C | 60 | 50 | 316 | 36 | 2 | 5 |
| 2005 | TBA | C | 13 | 10 | 56 | 8 | 0 | 1 |
| 2007 | BOS | C | 12 | 8 | 56 | 8 | 1 | 2 |
| 2008 | BOS | C | 57 | 42 | 280 | 26 | 4 | 5 |
| 2008 | BOS | 3B | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 | NYA | C | 10 | 7 | 57 | 10 | 0 | 1 |
| 2010 | BOS | C | 29 | 19 | 148 | 14 | 1 | 0 |
| 2010 | HOU | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 | HOU | C | 19 | 18 | 131 | 9 | 0 | 2 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 1 |
| Catcher | 241 |
| Third Base | 4 |
| Designated Hitter | 2 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | BOS | AL | $400,000 |
| 2005 | TBA | AL | $327,500 |
| 2004 | TOR | AL | $302,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $1,029,500 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florida State University | Tallahassee | FL | 1997, 1998, 1999 |