Kila Ka'aihue
First Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2008-2012)
Kila Ka'aihue was a first baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 2008 to 2012 for the Kansas City Royals and the Athletics, a span of 5 seasons. In 126 career games, he hit .221 with 91 hits, 15 home runs, and 46 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
- First Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- L / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'4" / 240 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2008-09-04
- Last Game
- 2012-06-05
Full name: Micah Kila Ka'aihue
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 126 | 411 | 45 | 91 | 19 | 1 | 15 | 46 | 1 | 49 | 95 | .221 | .305 | .382 | .687 | -380 |
Career AVG .221 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — 14.1% below league average.
Career OBP .305 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — 6.2% below league average.
Career SLG .382 vs. league average .406 across their career seasons — 5.9% below league average.
Career OPS .687 vs. league average .730 across their career seasons — 6.0% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
Click a stat to plot it across every season.
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | KCA | AL | 12 | 21 | 4 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 2 | .286 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2010 | KCA | AL | 52 | 180 | 22 | 39 | 6 | 1 | 8 | 25 | 0 | 24 | 39 | .217 | .257 (-16%) | .325 (-6%) | .402 (-2%) | .728 (-4%) | -100.4 |
| 2011 | KCA | AL | 23 | 82 | 6 | 16 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 12 | 26 | .195 | .255 (-24%) | .320 (-8%) | .399 (-21%) | .719 (-15%) | -185.1 |
| 2012 | OAK | AL | 39 | 128 | 13 | 30 | 9 | 0 | 4 | 14 | 1 | 10 | 28 | .234 | .254 (-8%) | .318 (-8%) | .405 (-2%) | .724 (-4%) | -94.7 |
| Career · 4 seasons | 126 | 411 | 45 | 91 | 19 | 1 | 15 | 46 | 1 | 49 | 95 | .221 | — | — | — | — | -380 | ||
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 (126 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 66 | 219 | 28 | 51 | 10 | 30 | .233 |
| Away | 60 | 192 | 17 | 40 | 5 | 16 | .208 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012-06-05 | OAK | TEX | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2012-06-04 | OAK | TEX | W | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 2012-06-03 | OAK | KCR | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2012-06-02 | OAK | KCR | W | 5 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2012-06-01 | OAK | KCR | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2012-05-29 | OAK | MIN | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2012-05-28 | OAK | MIN | L | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2012-05-27 | OAK | NYY | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2012-05-25 | OAK | NYY | L | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2012-05-23 | OAK | LAA | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 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 |
|---|---|
| First Base | 79 |
| Designated Hitter | 37 |
Salary History
Kila Ka'aihue's recorded salaries total $901,500 over 2 seasons, 2011 to 2012. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Ka'aihue's career ran from 2008 to 2012. No salary is recorded for 2008 and 2010.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | OAK | AL | $482,500 |
| 2011 | KCA | AL | $419,000 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $901,500 | ||
Kila Ka'aihue: the record in brief
Kila Ka'aihue played a first major league game on September 4, 2008 and a last one on June 5, 2012. By club, Ka'aihue's seasons break down as the Kansas City Royals (2008 to 2011) and the Oakland Athletics (2012). Ka'aihue, a first baseman by primary position, batted left-handed and threw right-handed. The recorded size is 240 pounds on a 6-foot-4 frame. The birth record reads March 29, 1984, in Kailua, HI, USA. Kila Ka'aihue was the playing name; the full given name is Micah Kila.
The batting record for Ka'aihue: 126 games, 91 hits in 411 at bats, and a .221 average, plus 15 homers and 46 RBI. The on-base percentage is .305 and the slugging percentage .382, for an OPS of .687. Measured against the leagues Ka'aihue played in, the .221 career average compares with a .258 league average over the same seasons, 14.1% below the league. The highest hit total in a season was 39, in 2010. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .234 in 2012, did not top the league's .254.
Frequently Asked Questions about Kila Ka'aihue
- What years did Kila Ka'aihue play?
- Kila Ka'aihue played in Major League Baseball from 2008 to 2012.
- Was Kila Ka'aihue a pitcher?
- No. Kila Ka'aihue was a position player (First Baseman).
- How many home runs did Kila Ka'aihue hit?
- Kila Ka'aihue hit 15 career home runs with 91 hits.
- What teams did Kila Ka'aihue play for?
- Kila Ka'aihue played for 2 teams: the Kansas City Royals (2008, 2010–2011) and the Oakland Athletics (2012).
- What were Kila Ka'aihue's career stats?
- In 126 games, Kila Ka'aihue had 91 hits, 15 home runs, 46 RBI, 45 runs, and 1 stolen bases, with a .221 batting average.
- How much did Kila Ka'aihue earn in his career?
- Kila Ka'aihue's recorded salaries total $901,500 over 2 seasons, 2011 to 2012. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Ka'aihue's career ran from 2008 to 2012. No salary is recorded for 2008 and 2010.
- What was Kila Ka'aihue's salary?
- Kila Ka'aihue's last recorded salary was $482,500, in 2012. His highest recorded salary was $482,500, in 2012, and his lowest was $419,000, in 2011. The Salary History table lists each season from 2011 to 2012.
- What position did Kila Ka'aihue play?
- Kila Ka'aihue played primarily as a first baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Kila Ka'aihue and how much did he weigh?
- Kila Ka'aihue was listed at 6 feet 4 inches and 240 pounds.
- How many home runs did Kila Ka'aihue hit each season?
- Kila Ka'aihue's home runs by season: 1 in 2008, 8 in 2010, 2 in 2011, and 4 in 2012. His most in one season was 8, in 2010.
- What was Kila Ka'aihue's career batting average?
- Kila Ka'aihue batted .221 over his career, with 91 hits in 411 at bats.
- How many RBI did Kila Ka'aihue have?
- Kila Ka'aihue drove in 46 runs in his career.
- Is Kila Ka'aihue in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Kila Ka'aihue has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.