Kevin Hart
Born: 12/29/1982 in Cleveland, OH, USA
MLB Debut: 2007-09-04 | Final Game: 2009-09-29
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 215 lbs
Full name: Kevin Richard Hart
Biography
Kevin Hart, born in 1982, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 2007 to 2009. Throughout his career, he appeared in games for the Chicago Cubs and the Pittsburgh Pirates, showcasing a blend of talent and resilience on the mound. Hart finished his career with a record of 6-11 and an earned run average (ERA) of 5.26, striking out a total of 88 batters. Despite not recording any saves, his ability to contribute to his teams in various pitching roles was notable during his tenure in the league.
Hart's playing style was characterized by his competitive spirit and determination, attributes that resonated with fans and teammates alike. His career unfolded during a transitional period in baseball, where the game began to see an influx of young talent and a shift in pitching strategies. While he may not have reached the heights of some of his contemporaries, Hartโs contributions on the mound reflected the challenges and opportunities faced by pitchers during the late 2000s, a time when teams increasingly relied on analytics to shape their pitching staffs. Ultimately, Kevin Hart remains a part of baseball history, having left his mark during a brief but impactful career.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 11 | 47 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 119.7 | 143 | 70 | 13 | 66 | 88 | 5.26 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | CHC | NL | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11.0 | 7 | 1 | 4 | 13 | 0.82 | - |
| 2008 | CHC | NL | 2 | 2 | 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 27.7 | 39 | 20 | 18 | 23 | 6.51 | - |
| 2009 | CHC | NL | 3 | 1 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 27.7 | 23 | 8 | 18 | 13 | 2.60 | - |
| 2009 | PIT | NL | 1 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 53.3 | 74 | 41 | 26 | 39 | 6.92 | -1129.4 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 47 | 30 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 9 | 0.133 | 0.212 | 0.133 | 0.345 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | CHC | NL | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2008 | CHC | NL | 21 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2009 | CHC | NL | 8 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.222 | 0.0 |
| 2009 | PIT | NL | 10 | 16 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 0.125 | 0.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | NLDS1 | CHN | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Playoff Career Pitching
| W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 18.00 |
Playoff Pitching by Year
| Year | Round | Team | W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | NLDS1 | CHN | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 18.00 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 47 | 14 | 18 | 17 | 1 | 3 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | CHN | P | 8 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 | CHN | P | 21 | 0 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
| 2009 | CHN | P | 8 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 | PIT | P | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 1 | 2 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 47 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | PIT | NL | $417,000 |
| 2008 | CHN | NL | $392,500 |
| Total Career Earnings | $809,500 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Maryland | College Park | MD | 2004 |
| Navarro College | Corsicana | TX | 2002, 2003 |