Bobby Kielty, baseball player, 2001-2007

Bobby Kielty

Born: 8/5/1976 in Fontana, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 2001-04-10 | Final Game: 2007-09-30

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 225 lbs

Full name: Robert Michael Kielty

Biography

Bobby Kielty was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 2001 to 2007. Born in 1976, Kielty's career spanned over six seasons, during which he played in 599 games. He was known for his versatility as a position player, contributing both offensively and defensively to his teams. Over the course of his career, Kielty recorded 456 hits, 53 home runs, and 253 RBIs, boasting a career batting average of .254. In addition to his power hitting, he showcased speed on the bases, accumulating 21 stolen bases. Kielty played in an era characterized by a strong emphasis on offensive production, navigating the transition from the early 2000s into a time when power hitters were increasingly celebrated. He played for several teams, notably the Toronto Blue Jays, Minnesota Twins, and Oakland Athletics, where he became known for his ability to perform in key moments. His contributions to the game were marked not only by his statistics but also by his ability to adapt and excel in various roles, making him a valuable asset to any team he joined.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
599 1792 257 456 105 6 53 253 21 246 372 0.254 0.348 0.408 0.757 760.6

Season-by-Season Batting

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
12 15 2 3 0 0 1 4 2 5 0.200

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2007 WS BOS 1 1 1 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 1.000
2007 ALCS BOS 2 5 1 2 0 0 0 2 1 2 0.400
2006 ALCS OAK 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000
2002 ALCS MIN 4 3 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 2 0.000
2002 ALDS2 MIN 3 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 8 6 46 4 0 6
OF 478 398 817 20 11 4

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 8
Left Field 189
Center Field 49
Right Field 267
Designated Hitter 76

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2007 OAK AL $2,100,000
2005 OAK AL $875,000
2004 OAK AL $347,500
2003 MIN AL $325,000
Total Career Earnings $3,647,500

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Riverside Community College Riverside CA 1996, 1997
University of Mississippi Oxford MS 1998
University of Southern California Los Angeles CA 1995

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
2002 Rookie of the Year AL 4th 5.0 140 0