Ken Harvey
First Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2001-2005)
Ken Harvey was a first baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 2001 to 2005 for the Kansas City Royals, a span of 5 seasons. In 271 career games, he hit .274 with 273 hits, 27 home runs, and 126 RBI. Ken Harvey was an All-Star.
- 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
- First Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'2" / 240 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2001-09-18
- Last Game
- 2005-05-18
- Awards
- All-Star
Full name: Kenneth Eugene Harvey
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 271 | 998 | 102 | 273 | 54 | 1 | 27 | 126 | 3 | 60 | 200 | .274 | .322 | .411 | .733 | -409 |
Career AVG .274 vs. league average .265 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .322 vs. league average .333 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .411 vs. league average .424 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OPS .733 vs. league average .756 across their career seasons — near 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | KCA | AL | 4 | 12 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | .250 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2003 | KCA | AL | 135 | 485 | 50 | 129 | 30 | 0 | 13 | 64 | 2 | 29 | 94 | .266 | .264 (+1%) | .332 (-6%) | .422 (-3%) | .754 (-4%) | -393.1 |
| 2004 | KCA | AL | 120 | 456 | 47 | 131 | 20 | 1 | 13 | 55 | 1 | 28 | 89 | .287 | .266 (+8%) | .335 (+1%) | .427 (-2%) | .762 (avg) | -15.5 |
| 2005 | KCA | AL | 12 | 45 | 4 | 10 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 13 | .222 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 4 seasons | 271 | 998 | 102 | 273 | 54 | 1 | 27 | 126 | 3 | 60 | 200 | .274 | — | — | — | — | -409 | ||
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 (271 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 133 | 482 | 53 | 126 | 11 | 65 | .261 |
| Away | 138 | 516 | 49 | 147 | 16 | 61 | .285 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005-05-18 | KCR | BAL | L | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2005-05-13 | KCR | TBR | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2005-05-08 | KCR | BAL | W | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| 2005-05-07 | KCR | BAL | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2005-05-06 | KCR | BAL | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 2005-05-05 | KCR | CHW | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2005-05-04 | KCR | CHW | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 2005-05-03 | KCR | CHW | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005-05-01 | KCR | CLE | W | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005-04-30 | KCR | CLE | W | 5 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 180 |
| Left Field | 4 |
| Designated Hitter | 81 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | KCA | AL | $317,500 |
| 2003 | KCA | AL | $300,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $617,500 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Nebraska at Lincoln | Lincoln | NE | 1997, 1998, 1999 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Ken Harvey
- What years did Ken Harvey play?
- Ken Harvey played in Major League Baseball from 2001 to 2005.
- Was Ken Harvey a pitcher?
- No. Ken Harvey was a position player (First Baseman).
- How many home runs did Ken Harvey hit?
- Ken Harvey hit 27 career home runs with 273 hits.
- What was Ken Harvey's career batting average?
- Ken Harvey batted .274 over his career, with 273 hits in 998 at bats.
- How many RBI did Ken Harvey have?
- Ken Harvey drove in 126 runs in his career.
- Is Ken Harvey in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Ken Harvey has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.