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 |
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 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.