Kiki Cuyler
Outfielder · Career Stats, Hall of Fame Bio & Records (1921-1938)
Kiki Cuyler was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1921 to 1938 for 4 teams, including the Pittsburgh Pirates, a span of 18 seasons. In 1,879 career games, he hit .321 with 2,299 hits, 128 home runs, and 1,065 RBI. Kiki Cuyler was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 1968 and was an All-Star. His career PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of offensive impact — is 23,675.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Outfielder
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'10" / 180 lb
- Died
- 2/11/1950 in Ann Arbor, MI, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1921-09-29
- Last Game
- 1938-09-14
- Hall of Fame
- Inducted 1968 (BBWAA)
- Awards
- All-Star
Full name: Hazen Shirley Cuyler
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,879 | 7,161 | 1,305 | 2,299 | 394 | 157 | 128 | 1,065 | 328 | 676 | 752 | .321 | .386 | .474 | .860 | 23,675 |
Career AVG .321 vs. league average .282 across their career seasons — +14.0% above league average.
Career OBP .386 vs. league average .344 across their career seasons — +12.2% above league average.
Career SLG .474 vs. league average .397 across their career seasons — +19.2% above league average.
Career OPS .860 vs. league average .741 across their career seasons — +16.0% above league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1921 | PIT | NL | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1922 | PIT | NL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1923 | PIT | NL | 11 | 40 | 4 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 3 | .250 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1924 | PIT | NL | 117 | 466 | 94 | 165 | 27 | 16 | 9 | 85 | 32 | 30 | 62 | .354 | .283 (+25%) | .345 (+16%) | .389 (+38%) | .734 (+28%) | 2440.6 |
| 1925 | PIT | NL | 153 | 617 | 144 | 220 | 43 | 26 | 18 | 102 | 41 | 58 | 56 | .357 | .288 (+24%) | .349 (+21%) | .407 (+47%) | .756 (+35%) | 4518.3 |
| 1926 | PIT | NL | 157 | 614 | 113 | 197 | 31 | 15 | 8 | 92 | 35 | 50 | 66 | .321 | .279 (+15%) | .345 (+10%) | .390 (+18%) | .735 (+14%) | 1776.9 |
| 1927 | PIT | NL | 85 | 285 | 60 | 88 | 13 | 7 | 3 | 31 | 20 | 37 | 36 | .309 | .282 (+9%) | .344 (+14%) | .392 (+11%) | .736 (+12%) | 752.2 |
| 1928 | CHN | NL | 133 | 499 | 92 | 142 | 25 | 9 | 17 | 79 | 37 | 51 | 61 | .285 | .280 (+1%) | .342 (+5%) | .395 (+20%) | .737 (+13%) | 1278.2 |
| 1929 | CHN | NL | 139 | 509 | 111 | 183 | 29 | 7 | 15 | 102 | 43 | 66 | 56 | .360 | .289 (+24%) | .353 (+24%) | .415 (+28%) | .769 (+26%) | 3057.6 |
| 1930 | CHN | NL | 156 | 642 | 155 | 228 | 50 | 17 | 13 | 134 | 37 | 72 | 49 | .355 | .293 (+21%) | .354 (+21%) | .429 (+27%) | .784 (+24%) | 3590.6 |
| 1931 | CHN | NL | 154 | 613 | 110 | 202 | 37 | 12 | 9 | 88 | 13 | 72 | 54 | .330 | .276 (+19%) | .338 (+20%) | .388 (+22%) | .726 (+21%) | 2797.5 |
| 1932 | CHN | NL | 110 | 446 | 58 | 130 | 19 | 9 | 10 | 77 | 9 | 29 | 43 | .291 | .275 (+6%) | .335 (+1%) | .391 (+13%) | .726 (+8%) | 576.8 |
| 1933 | CHN | NL | 70 | 262 | 37 | 83 | 13 | 3 | 5 | 35 | 4 | 21 | 29 | .317 | .270 (+17%) | .329 (+14%) | .377 (+18%) | .707 (+16%) | 784.7 |
| 1934 | CHN | NL | 142 | 559 | 80 | 189 | 42 | 8 | 6 | 69 | 15 | 31 | 62 | .338 | .278 (+22%) | .340 (+11%) | .392 (+21%) | .733 (+16%) | 1718.8 |
| 1935 | CHN | NL | 45 | 157 | 22 | 42 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 18 | 3 | 10 | 16 | .268 | .279 (-4%) | .342 (-3%) | .399 (-3%) | .742 (-3%) | -64.3 |
| 1935 | CIN | NL | 62 | 223 | 36 | 56 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 22 | 5 | 27 | 18 | .251 | .279 (-10%) | .342 (-2%) | .399 (-15%) | .742 (-9%) | -64.3 |
| 1936 | CIN | NL | 144 | 567 | 96 | 185 | 29 | 11 | 7 | 74 | 16 | 47 | 67 | .326 | .283 (+15%) | .349 (+9%) | .404 (+12%) | .753 (+11%) | 1222.1 |
| 1937 | CIN | NL | 117 | 406 | 48 | 110 | 12 | 4 | 0 | 32 | 10 | 36 | 50 | .271 | .276 (-2%) | .342 (-3%) | .398 (-20%) | .740 (-12%) | -714.9 |
| 1938 | BRO | NL | 82 | 253 | 45 | 69 | 10 | 8 | 2 | 23 | 6 | 34 | 23 | .273 | .272 (avg) | .341 (+6%) | .392 (+2%) | .734 (+4%) | 210.8 |
| Career · 19 seasons | 1,879 | 7,161 | 1,305 | 2,299 | 394 | 157 | 128 | 1,065 | 328 | 676 | 752 | .321 | — | — | — | — | 23,882 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
Playoff Batting by Year
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (1879 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 940 | 3553 | 667 | 1198 | 68 | 578 | .337 |
| Away | 939 | 3608 | 636 | 1102 | 60 | 490 | .305 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1938-09-14 | BRO | CIN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1938-09-14 | BRO | CIN | W | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1938-09-10 | BRO | NY1 | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1938-09-07 | BRO | PHI | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1938-09-06 | BRO | PHI | W | 3 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1938-09-05 | BRO | BSN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1938-09-05 | BRO | BSN | L | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1938-08-30 | BRO | CIN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1938-08-26 | BRO | CHC | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1938-08-23 | BRO | STL | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1921 | PIT | OF | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1923 | PIT | OF | 11 | 0 | 26 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 1924 | PIT | OF | 114 | 0 | 246 | 19 | 16 | 4 |
| 1925 | PIT | OF | 153 | 0 | 362 | 21 | 13 | 4 |
| 1926 | PIT | OF | 157 | 0 | 405 | 19 | 14 | 4 |
| 1927 | PIT | OF | 73 | 0 | 195 | 6 | 4 | 0 |
| 1928 | CHN | OF | 127 | 0 | 257 | 18 | 5 | 3 |
| 1929 | CHN | OF | 129 | 0 | 288 | 15 | 8 | 6 |
| 1930 | CHN | OF | 156 | 0 | 377 | 21 | 8 | 7 |
| 1931 | CHN | OF | 153 | 0 | 347 | 11 | 11 | 4 |
| 1932 | CHN | OF | 109 | 0 | 239 | 7 | 8 | 1 |
| 1933 | CHN | OF | 69 | 0 | 130 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
| 1934 | CHN | OF | 142 | 0 | 319 | 15 | 10 | 3 |
| 1935 | CHN | OF | 42 | 0 | 98 | 5 | 2 | 1 |
| 1935 | CIN | OF | 57 | 0 | 123 | 5 | 2 | 2 |
| 1936 | CIN | OF | 140 | 0 | 322 | 9 | 9 | 3 |
| 1937 | CIN | OF | 106 | 0 | 174 | 8 | 5 | 1 |
| 1938 | BRO | OF | 68 | 0 | 125 | 9 | 1 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 331 |
| Center Field | 691 |
| Right Field | 816 |
Awards & Honors
| Year | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1936 | Baseball Magazine All-Star | CF |
| 1931 | Baseball Magazine All-Star | CF |
| 1930 | Baseball Magazine All-Star | RF |
| 1926 | Baseball Magazine All-Star | OF |
| 1925 | Baseball Magazine All-Star | RF |
| 1925 | TSN All-Star | OF |
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1934 | Most Valuable Player | NL | 16th | 4.0 | 80 | 0 |
| 1931 | Most Valuable Player | NL | 12th | 14.0 | 80 | 0 |
| 1925 | Most Valuable Player | NL | 2nd | 61.0 | 80 | 0 |
| 1924 | Most Valuable Player | NL | 8th | 25.0 | 80 | 0 |
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Kiki Cuyler: the record in brief
According to the bio, Kiki Cuyler debuted on September 29, 1921 and played a final game on September 14, 1938. Cuyler played for the Pittsburgh Pirates (1921 to 1927), the Chicago Cubs (1928 through 1935), the Cincinnati Reds (1935 to 1937), and the Brooklyn Dodgers (1938). Cuyler is listed as an outfielder at 5-foot-10 and 180 pounds. Cuyler batted and threw right-handed, per the bio block. The recorded birth is August 30, 1898, in Harrisville, MI, USA. Cuyler's death is recorded on February 11, 1950, in Ann Arbor, MI, USA. On the record, Kiki Cuyler was born Hazen Shirley Cuyler.
Across 1,879 games at the plate, Cuyler's career line reads 2,299 hits in 7,161 at bats for a .321 average; the totals also include 128 home runs, 1,065 RBI, and 328 stolen bases. On-base and slugging figures of .386 and .474 give Cuyler a career OPS of .860. The league as a whole hit .282 across Cuyler's seasons, which puts the .321 career mark 14.0% above average.
Frequently Asked Questions about Kiki Cuyler
- What years did Kiki Cuyler play?
- Kiki Cuyler played in Major League Baseball from 1921 to 1938.
- Was Kiki Cuyler a pitcher?
- No. Kiki Cuyler was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Kiki Cuyler hit?
- Kiki Cuyler hit 128 career home runs with 2,299 hits.
- Is Kiki Cuyler in the Hall of Fame?
- Yes. Kiki Cuyler was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 1968.
- What teams did Kiki Cuyler play for?
- Kiki Cuyler played for 4 teams: the Pittsburgh Pirates (1921–1927), the Chicago Cubs (1928–1935), the Cincinnati Reds (1935–1937), and the Brooklyn Dodgers (1938).
- Did Kiki Cuyler win an MVP award?
- No. Kiki Cuyler did not win the MVP award.
- What awards did Kiki Cuyler win?
- Kiki Cuyler was selected to 1 All-Star Game.
- What were Kiki Cuyler's career stats?
- In 1,879 games, Kiki Cuyler had 2,299 hits, 128 home runs, 1,065 RBI, 1,305 runs, and 328 stolen bases, with a .321 batting average.
- What position did Kiki Cuyler play?
- Kiki Cuyler played primarily as an outfielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Kiki Cuyler and how much did he weigh?
- Kiki Cuyler was listed at 5 feet 10 inches and 180 pounds.
- How many home runs did Kiki Cuyler hit each season?
- Kiki Cuyler's home runs by season: 0 in 1921, 0 in 1923, 9 in 1924, 18 in 1925, 8 in 1926, 3 in 1927, 17 in 1928, 15 in 1929, 13 in 1930, 9 in 1931, 10 in 1932, 5 in 1933, 6 in 1934, 6 in 1935, 7 in 1936, 0 in 1937, and 2 in 1938. His most in one season was 18, in 1925.
- What was Kiki Cuyler's career batting average?
- Kiki Cuyler batted .321 over his career, with 2,299 hits in 7,161 at bats.
- How many RBI did Kiki Cuyler have?
- Kiki Cuyler drove in 1,065 runs in his career.
- How many All-Star Games did Kiki Cuyler make?
- Kiki Cuyler was selected to 1 All-Star Game.