Kerry Dineen
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1975-1978)
Kerry Dineen was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1975 to 1978 for the New York Yankees and the Philadelphia Phillies, a span of 4 seasons. In 16 career games, he hit .324 with 12 hits and 2 RBI.
- 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
- L / L
- Height / Weight
- 5'11" / 165 lb
- Died
- 11/21/2015 in Henderson, NV, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1975-06-14
- Last Game
- 1978-10-01
Full name: Kerry Michael Dineen
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 | 37 | 3 | 12 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 3 | .324 | .390 | .378 | .769 | 0 |
Career AVG .324 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — +26.2% above league average.
Career OBP .390 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — +20.6% above league average.
Career SLG .378 vs. league average .371 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OPS .769 vs. league average .695 across their career seasons — +10.6% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | NYA | AL | 7 | 22 | 3 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | .364 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1976 | NYA | AL | 4 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | .286 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1978 | PHI | NL | 5 | 8 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .250 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 16 | 37 | 3 | 12 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 3 | .324 | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
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.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (16 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 12 | 28 | 3 | 8 | 0 | 2 | .286 |
| Away | 4 | 9 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | .444 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978-10-01 | PHI | PIT | L | 5 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1978-09-24 | PHI | NYN | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1978-09-19 | PHI | WSN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1978-09-12 | PHI | PIT | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1978-09-10 | PHI | STL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1976-06-11 | NYY | TEX | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1976-05-23 | NYY | BOS | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| 1976-05-22 | NYY | BOS | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1976-05-21 | NYY | BOS | W | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1975-06-19 | NYY | DET | W | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 1 |
| Center Field | 9 |
| Right Field | 2 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of San Diego | San Diego | CA | 1971, 1972, 1973 |
Kerry Dineen: the record in brief
Kerry Dineen played a first major league game on June 14, 1975 and a last one on October 1, 1978. The season rows list, in order, the New York Yankees (1975 through 1976) and the Philadelphia Phillies (1978). Dineen played primarily as an outfielder and both batted and threw left-handed. The bio adds a birth date on July 1, 1952, in Englewood, NJ, USA and a listed size of 165 pounds on a 5-foot-11 frame. Dineen's death is recorded on November 21, 2015, in Henderson, NV, USA. Kerry Dineen was the playing name; the full given name is Kerry Michael.
Dineen collected 12 hits in 37 at bats across 16 games, good for a .324 batting average, along with 2 runs batted in. On-base and slugging figures of .390 and .378 give Dineen a career OPS of .769. Measured against the leagues Dineen played in, the .324 career average compares with a .257 league average over the same seasons, 26.2% above the league. No season topped the 8 hits of 1975.
Frequently Asked Questions about Kerry Dineen
- What years did Kerry Dineen play?
- Kerry Dineen played in Major League Baseball from 1975 to 1978.
- Was Kerry Dineen a pitcher?
- No. Kerry Dineen was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Kerry Dineen hit?
- Kerry Dineen hit 0 career home runs with 12 hits.
- What teams did Kerry Dineen play for?
- Kerry Dineen played for 2 teams: the New York Yankees (1975–1976) and the Philadelphia Phillies (1978).
- What were Kerry Dineen's career stats?
- In 16 games, Kerry Dineen had 12 hits, 2 RBI, 3 runs, and 1 stolen bases, with a .324 batting average.
- What position did Kerry Dineen play?
- Kerry Dineen played primarily as an outfielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Kerry Dineen and how much did he weigh?
- Kerry Dineen was listed at 5 feet 11 inches and 165 pounds.
- What was Kerry Dineen's career batting average?
- Kerry Dineen batted .324 over his career, with 12 hits in 37 at bats.
- How many RBI did Kerry Dineen have?
- Kerry Dineen drove in 2 runs in his career.
- Is Kerry Dineen in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Kerry Dineen has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.