Bob Kinsella, baseball player, 1919-1920

Bob Kinsella

Born: 1/5/1899 in Springfield, IL, USA

Died: 12/30/1951 in Los Angeles, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1919-09-20 | Final Game: 1920-10-02

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 165 lbs

Full name: Robert Francis Kinsella

Biography

Bob Kinsella was a professional baseball player born in 1899, who played during a transitional period in the sport's history, just after the end of World War I. His Major League career spanned from 1919 to 1920, during which he appeared in a total of four games. Kinsella showcased a modest batting average of .25, with three hits to his name, and he contributed one run batted in during his brief time in the league. Known for his speed on the bases, he also managed to steal one base, highlighting the agility that was valued during that era. Although Kinsella's career in Major League Baseball was short-lived, his participation in the game during the post-war period places him in a significant context, as baseball was regaining its popularity and beginning to evolve with new styles of play. His time in the league may have been limited, but Kinsella's impact as a player during this formative era of modern baseball remains a part of the rich tapestry of the sport's history.

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 0.250 0.250 0.250 0.500 0.0

Season-by-Season Batting

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 4 0 2 0 2 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 2
Right Field 2