Bob Kinsella
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1919-1920)
Bob Kinsella was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1919 to 1920 for the New York Giants, a span of 2 seasons. In 4 career games, he hit .250 with 3 hits and 1 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
- Outfielder
- Bats / Throws
- L / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'9" / 165 lb
- Died
- 12/30/1951 in Los Angeles, CA, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1919-09-20
- Last Game
- 1920-10-02
Full name: Robert Francis Kinsella
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 12 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5 | .250 | .250 | .250 | .500 | 0 |
Career AVG .250 vs. league average .268 across their career seasons — 6.6% below league average.
Career OBP .250 vs. league average .328 across their career seasons — 23.7% below league average.
Career SLG .250 vs. league average .356 across their career seasons — 29.8% below league average.
Career OPS .500 vs. league average .684 across their career seasons — 26.9% below 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1919 | NY1 | NL | 3 | 9 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | .222 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1920 | NY1 | NL | 1 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .333 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 4 | 12 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5 | .250 | — | — | — | — | 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
Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 2 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | .167 |
| Away | 2 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | .333 |
Last 4 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1920-10-02 | NY1 | BRO | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 1919-09-28 | NY1 | PHI | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1919-09-26 | NY1 | BSN | W | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1919-09-20 | NY1 | PIT | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 2 |
| Right Field | 2 |
Bob Kinsella: the record in brief
Between the debut on September 20, 1919 and the final game on October 2, 1920, Bob Kinsella built the record summarized on this page. Kinsella's only club in the season tables is the New York Giants. Kinsella is listed as an outfielder at 165 pounds on a 5-foot-9 frame. Kinsella threw right-handed and batted left-handed, per the bio block. The recorded birth is January 5, 1899, in Springfield, IL, USA. Kinsella died on December 30, 1951, in Los Angeles, CA, USA. The given name on file is Robert Francis Kinsella.
Kinsella collected 3 hits in 12 at bats across 4 games, good for a .250 batting average, plus 1 runs batted in. Measured against the leagues Kinsella played in, the .250 career average compares with a .268 league average over the same seasons, 6.6% below the league. The OPS comparison is .500 to a league .684, 26.9% below average. The hits column peaks at 2, in 1919.
In the last-games table, September 26, 1919 was Kinsella's biggest day, 2 hits in 4 at bats.
The position table credits Kinsella with 2 games at left field and also lists 2 at right field.
Frequently Asked Questions about Bob Kinsella
- What years did Bob Kinsella play?
- Bob Kinsella played in Major League Baseball from 1919 to 1920.
- Was Bob Kinsella a pitcher?
- No. Bob Kinsella was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Bob Kinsella hit?
- Bob Kinsella hit 0 career home runs with 3 hits.
- What teams did Bob Kinsella play for?
- Bob Kinsella played for one team, the New York Giants (1919–1920).
- What were Bob Kinsella's career stats?
- In 4 games, Bob Kinsella had 3 hits, 1 RBI, 1 runs, and 1 stolen bases, with a .250 batting average.
- What position did Bob Kinsella play?
- Bob Kinsella played primarily as an outfielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Bob Kinsella and how much did he weigh?
- Bob Kinsella was listed at 5 feet 9 inches and 165 pounds.
- What was Bob Kinsella's career batting average?
- Bob Kinsella batted .250 over his career, with 3 hits in 12 at bats.
- How many RBI did Bob Kinsella have?
- Bob Kinsella drove in 1 runs in his career.
- Is Bob Kinsella in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Bob Kinsella has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.