Kevin Hickey
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1981-1991)
Kevin Hickey was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1981 to 1991 for the Chicago White Sox and the Baltimore Orioles, a span of 11 seasons. Across 231 career appearances, he went 9-14 with a 3.91 ERA and 118 strikeouts.
- W (Wins):
- Games credited to a pitcher whose team took a lead it never surrendered while he was the pitcher of record.
- ERA (Earned Run Average):
- Earned runs allowed per nine innings pitched: (ER × 9) ÷ IP. The primary measure of pitching effectiveness.
- SO (Strikeouts):
- For a batter, times retired on a third strike; for a pitcher, batters retired on a third strike.
- WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched):
- Baserunners allowed per inning: (BB + H) ÷ IP. Under 1.00 is elite.
Data updated
- Position
- Pitcher
- Bats / Throws
- L / L
- Height / Weight
- 6'1" / 170 lb
- Died
- 5/16/2012 in Chicago, IL, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1981-04-14
- Last Game
- 1991-07-06
Full name: Kevin John Hickey
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | CHA | AL | 0 | 2 | 41 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 44.1 | 38 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 3.65 | 3.58 (-2%) | -460.2 |
| 1982 | CHA | AL | 4 | 4 | 60 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 78.0 | 73 | 26 | 30 | 38 | 3.00 | 3.86 (+22%) | 442.4 |
| 1983 | CHA | AL | 1 | 2 | 23 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 20.2 | 23 | 12 | 11 | 8 | 5.23 | 3.87 (-35%) | -1472.7 |
| 1989 | BAL | AL | 2 | 3 | 51 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 49.1 | 38 | 16 | 23 | 28 | 2.92 | 3.71 (+21%) | -206.4 |
| 1990 | BAL | AL | 1 | 3 | 37 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 26.1 | 26 | 15 | 13 | 17 | 5.13 | 3.86 (-33%) | -406.8 |
| 1991 | BAL | AL | 1 | 0 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14.0 | 15 | 14 | 6 | 10 | 9.00 | 3.91 (-130%) | -555.6 |
| Career · 6 seasons | 9 | 14 | 231 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17 | 232.2 | 213 | 101 | 101 | 118 | 3.91 | — | -2,659 | ||
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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | CHA | AL | 41 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1982 | CHA | AL | 60 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1983 | CHA | AL | 23 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1989 | BAL | AL | 51 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1990 | BAL | AL | 37 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1991 | BAL | AL | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 6 seasons | 231 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | 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 (462 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 117 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Away | 114 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 117 | 126.2 | 107 | 48 | 56 | 69 | 3.41 |
| Away | 114 | 106.0 | 106 | 53 | 45 | 49 | 4.50 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991-07-06 | BAL | NYY | — | 0.2 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1991-07-03 | BAL | DET | — | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1991-06-30 | BAL | BOS | — | 0.1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1991-06-29 | BAL | BOS | — | 0.2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1991-06-25 | BAL | CLE | — | 0.2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1991-06-23 | BAL | KCR | — | 0.2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1991-06-20 | BAL | KCR | — | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1991-06-19 | BAL | MIN | — | 0.2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1991-06-18 | BAL | MIN | — | 1.0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1991-06-14 | BAL | TOR | — | 1.0 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
Season-by-Season Fielding
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 231 |
Salary History
Kevin Hickey's recorded salaries total $430,000 over 2 seasons, 1989 to 1990. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Hickey's career ran from 1981 to 1991. His seasons before 1985 are not included, and no salary is recorded for 1991.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | BAL | AL | $250,000 |
| 1989 | BAL | AL | $180,000 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $430,000 | ||
Kevin Hickey: the record in brief
Kevin Hickey played a first major league game on April 14, 1981 and a last one on July 6, 1991. The team column moves through the Chicago White Sox (1981 to 1983) and the Baltimore Orioles (1989 through 1991). The bio lists Hickey as a pitcher who batted and threw left-handed. Height and weight on file: 6 feet, 1 inch and 170 pounds. The birth record reads February 25, 1956, in Chicago, IL, USA. Hickey died on May 16, 2012, in Chicago, IL, USA. Hickey's full given name, per the bio, is Kevin John Hickey.
Hickey's career pitching line is 9 wins, 14 losses and a 3.91 ERA over 231 appearances. Hickey had 118 strikeouts and 17 saves. Hickey's 3.91 ERA was close to the 3.81 league figure for those seasons. 1989 was Hickey's sharpest full season, a 2.92 ERA against the league's 3.71.
The salary table's largest figure is $250,000 in 1990, and the listed salaries total $430,000. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Hickey's career ran from 1981 to 1991. His seasons before 1985 are not included, and no salary is recorded for 1991. The game-log section draws on 462 games of Retrosheet box scores for Hickey.
Every defensive appearance on record for Hickey, 231 games, came at pitcher. The fielding table credits Hickey with 13 putouts, 45 assists and 1 errors on the mound.
Frequently Asked Questions about Kevin Hickey
- What years did Kevin Hickey play?
- Kevin Hickey played in Major League Baseball from 1981 to 1991.
- Was Kevin Hickey a pitcher?
- Yes. Kevin Hickey pitched in the major leagues, recording 9 wins and 118 strikeouts.
- What teams did Kevin Hickey play for?
- Kevin Hickey played for 2 teams: the Chicago White Sox (1981–1983) and the Baltimore Orioles (1989–1991).
- What were Kevin Hickey's career stats?
- In 231 games, Kevin Hickey went 9-14 with a 3.91 ERA, 118 strikeouts, 232.2 innings pitched, and 17 saves.
- How much did Kevin Hickey earn in his career?
- Kevin Hickey's recorded salaries total $430,000 over 2 seasons, 1989 to 1990. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Hickey's career ran from 1981 to 1991. His seasons before 1985 are not included, and no salary is recorded for 1991.
- What was Kevin Hickey's salary?
- Kevin Hickey's last recorded salary was $250,000, in 1990. His highest recorded salary was $250,000, in 1990, and his lowest was $180,000, in 1989. The Salary History table lists each season from 1989 to 1990.
- What position did Kevin Hickey play?
- Kevin Hickey played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Kevin Hickey and how much did he weigh?
- Kevin Hickey was listed at 6 feet 1 inch and 170 pounds.
- What was Kevin Hickey's career ERA?
- Kevin Hickey finished with a 3.91 career ERA, going 9-14 with 118 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Kevin Hickey have?
- Kevin Hickey recorded 118 career strikeouts.
- Is Kevin Hickey in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Kevin Hickey has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.