Isiah Kiner-Falefa
Born: 3/23/1995 in Honolulu, HI, USA
MLB Debut: 2018-04-10
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 190 lbs
Biography
Isiah Kiner-Falefa, born in 1995, is an active professional baseball player who has been making his mark in Major League Baseball since his debut on April 10, 2018. Known for his versatility on the field, Kiner-Falefa excels as a position player, demonstrating the ability to play multiple infield positions. Over the course of his career, he has participated in 782 games, accumulating 702 hits and producing 34 home runs alongside 246 RBIs. His career batting average stands at .262, and he has also showcased his speed on the bases with 85 stolen bases.
Kiner-Falefa's playing style is characterized by a combination of agility and solid defensive skills, making him a valuable asset to his teams. As he continues his career, he remains an influential figure in the modern era of baseball, where player versatility and athleticism are highly valued. With a growing resume and ongoing contributions to the game, Isiah Kiner-Falefa is poised to leave a lasting legacy in baseball.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.0 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3.00 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | NYY | AL | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4.0 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2.25 | - |
| 2024 | TOR | AL | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 4.50 | 0.0 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 782 | 2678 | 326 | 702 | 109 | 14 | 34 | 246 | 85 | 163 | 453 | 0.262 | 0.313 | 0.351 | 0.664 | -4131.9 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | TEX | AL | 111 | 356 | 43 | 93 | 18 | 2 | 4 | 34 | 7 | 28 | 62 | 0.261 | -369.2 |
| 2019 | TEX | AL | 65 | 202 | 23 | 48 | 12 | 1 | 1 | 21 | 3 | 14 | 49 | 0.238 | -659.6 |
| 2020 | TEX | AL | 58 | 211 | 28 | 59 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 10 | 8 | 14 | 32 | 0.280 | -199.4 |
| 2021 | TEX | AL | 158 | 635 | 74 | 172 | 25 | 3 | 8 | 53 | 20 | 28 | 90 | 0.271 | -1023.6 |
| 2022 | NYY | AL | 142 | 483 | 66 | 126 | 20 | 0 | 4 | 48 | 22 | 35 | 72 | 0.261 | -805.2 |
| 2023 | NYY | AL | 115 | 326 | 39 | 79 | 12 | 1 | 6 | 37 | 14 | 28 | 70 | 0.242 | -741.6 |
| 2024 | PIT | NL | 50 | 208 | 21 | 50 | 10 | 2 | 1 | 10 | 8 | 3 | 41 | 0.240 | -645.1 |
| 2024 | TOR | AL | 83 | 257 | 32 | 75 | 8 | 2 | 7 | 33 | 3 | 13 | 37 | 0.292 | -645.1 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 18 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0.278 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | ALCS | NYA | 2 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.286 |
| 2022 | ALDS1 | NYA | 4 | 11 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.273 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 77 | 61 | 110 | 176 | 4 | 43 |
| 3B | 202 | 176 | 123 | 374 | 18 | 33 |
| C | 73 | 66 | 470 | 26 | 2 | 2 |
| OF | 86 | 61 | 154 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| P | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| SS | 355 | 341 | 432 | 900 | 36 | 182 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | TEX | C | 35 | 35 | 227 | 15 | 1 | 2 |
| 2018 | TEX | 2B | 20 | 19 | 40 | 53 | 2 | 15 |
| 2018 | TEX | 3B | 46 | 38 | 23 | 98 | 5 | 8 |
| 2018 | TEX | SS | 2 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 3 |
| 2019 | TEX | C | 38 | 31 | 243 | 11 | 1 | 0 |
| 2019 | TEX | 3B | 25 | 23 | 18 | 53 | 2 | 5 |
| 2020 | TEX | 3B | 46 | 42 | 32 | 79 | 5 | 4 |
| 2020 | TEX | SS | 15 | 15 | 12 | 31 | 0 | 6 |
| 2021 | TEX | SS | 156 | 155 | 214 | 436 | 19 | 98 |
| 2022 | NYA | 3B | 6 | 4 | 2 | 8 | 1 | 0 |
| 2022 | NYA | SS | 138 | 131 | 149 | 331 | 15 | 51 |
| 2023 | NYA | P | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | NYA | 2B | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | NYA | 3B | 31 | 26 | 19 | 59 | 3 | 7 |
| 2023 | NYA | SS | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
| 2023 | NYA | OF | 85 | 61 | 154 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| 2024 | PIT | 2B | 16 | 15 | 20 | 39 | 1 | 8 |
| 2024 | PIT | 3B | 9 | 7 | 3 | 12 | 1 | 0 |
| 2024 | PIT | SS | 28 | 26 | 31 | 60 | 0 | 14 |
| 2024 | TOR | P | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | TOR | 2B | 40 | 27 | 49 | 84 | 1 | 20 |
| 2024 | TOR | 3B | 39 | 36 | 26 | 65 | 1 | 9 |
| 2024 | TOR | SS | 15 | 11 | 18 | 32 | 1 | 9 |
| 2024 | TOR | OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 6 |
| Catcher | 73 |
| Second Base | 77 |
| Third Base | 202 |
| Shortstop | 355 |
| Left Field | 37 |
| Center Field | 42 |
| Right Field | 7 |
| Designated Hitter | 4 |
Awards & Honors
| Year | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Gold Glove | 3B |