Ian Kinsler
Second Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2006-2019)
Ian Kinsler was a second baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 2006 to 2019 for 5 teams, including the Texas Rangers, a span of 14 seasons. In 1,888 career games, he hit .269 with 1,999 hits, 257 home runs, and 909 RBI. Ian Kinsler was a 4-time All-Star and a 2-time Gold Glove. His career PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of offensive impact — is 9,201.
- 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
- Second Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'0" / 200 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2006-04-03
- Last Game
- 2019-08-12
- Awards
- 4× All-Star · 2× Gold Glove
Full name: Ian Michael Kinsler
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,888 | 7,423 | 1,243 | 1,999 | 416 | 41 | 257 | 909 | 243 | 693 | 1,046 | .269 | .337 | .440 | .777 | 9,201 |
Career AVG .269 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .337 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .440 vs. league average .412 across their career seasons — +6.8% above league average.
Career OPS .777 vs. league average .736 across their career seasons — +5.5% above 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | TEX | AL | 120 | 423 | 65 | 121 | 27 | 1 | 14 | 55 | 11 | 40 | 64 | .286 | .269 (+6%) | .336 (+3%) | .431 (+5%) | .768 (+4%) | 326.1 |
| 2007 | TEX | AL | 130 | 483 | 96 | 127 | 22 | 2 | 20 | 61 | 23 | 62 | 83 | .263 | .268 (-2%) | .335 (+6%) | .422 (+4%) | .758 (+5%) | 610.7 |
| 2008 | TEX | AL | 121 | 518 | 102 | 165 | 41 | 4 | 18 | 71 | 26 | 45 | 67 | .319 | .263 (+21%) | .333 (+13%) | .416 (+24%) | .749 (+19%) | 1911.4 |
| 2009 | TEX | AL | 144 | 566 | 101 | 143 | 32 | 4 | 31 | 86 | 31 | 59 | 77 | .253 | .262 (-4%) | .332 (-2%) | .417 (+17%) | .750 (+8%) | 861.1 |
| 2010 | TEX | AL | 103 | 391 | 73 | 112 | 20 | 1 | 9 | 45 | 15 | 56 | 57 | .286 | .257 (+11%) | .325 (+17%) | .402 (+2%) | .728 (+9%) | 891.2 |
| 2011 | TEX | AL | 155 | 620 | 121 | 158 | 34 | 4 | 32 | 77 | 30 | 89 | 71 | .255 | .255 (avg) | .320 (+11%) | .399 (+20%) | .719 (+16%) | 2140.6 |
| 2012 | TEX | AL | 157 | 655 | 105 | 168 | 42 | 5 | 19 | 72 | 21 | 60 | 90 | .256 | .254 (+1%) | .318 (+2%) | .405 (+4%) | .724 (+3%) | 446.7 |
| 2013 | TEX | AL | 136 | 545 | 85 | 151 | 31 | 2 | 13 | 72 | 15 | 51 | 59 | .277 | .253 (+9%) | .317 (+8%) | .396 (+4%) | .714 (+6%) | 690.4 |
| 2014 | DET | AL | 161 | 684 | 100 | 188 | 40 | 4 | 17 | 92 | 15 | 29 | 79 | .275 | .251 (+9%) | .313 (-2%) | .386 (+9%) | .700 (+4%) | 312.1 |
| 2015 | DET | AL | 154 | 624 | 94 | 185 | 35 | 7 | 11 | 73 | 10 | 43 | 80 | .296 | .254 (+17%) | .316 (+8%) | .404 (+6%) | .721 (+7%) | 817.1 |
| 2016 | DET | AL | 153 | 618 | 117 | 178 | 29 | 4 | 28 | 83 | 14 | 45 | 115 | .288 | .255 (+13%) | .321 (+8%) | .417 (+16%) | .738 (+13%) | 1613.3 |
| 2017 | DET | AL | 139 | 551 | 90 | 130 | 25 | 3 | 22 | 52 | 14 | 55 | 86 | .236 | .254 (-7%) | .324 (-3%) | .425 (-3%) | .750 (-3%) | -273.6 |
| 2018 | LAA | AL | 91 | 355 | 49 | 85 | 20 | 0 | 13 | 32 | 9 | 30 | 40 | .239 | .247 (-3%) | .318 (-4%) | .409 (-1%) | .727 (-2%) | -153.3 |
| 2018 | BOS | AL | 37 | 132 | 17 | 32 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 16 | 7 | 10 | 24 | .242 | .247 (-2%) | .318 (-8%) | .409 (-24%) | .727 (-17%) | -153.3 |
| 2019 | SDN | NL | 87 | 258 | 28 | 56 | 12 | 0 | 9 | 22 | 2 | 19 | 54 | .217 | .252 (-14%) | .322 (-14%) | .434 (-15%) | .757 (-15%) | -641.8 |
| Career · 15 seasons | 1,888 | 7,423 | 1,243 | 1,999 | 416 | 41 | 257 | 909 | 243 | 693 | 1,046 | .269 | — | — | — | — | 9,399 | ||
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.
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | SDN | NL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0.00 | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0.00 | — | 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.
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 48 | 168 | 22 | 46 | 10 | 1 | 4 | 23 | 25 | 33 | .274 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | ALCS | BOS | 4 | 11 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | .182 |
| 2018 | ALDS1 | BOS | 4 | 13 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 7 | .308 |
| 2018 | WS | BOS | 3 | 10 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | .100 |
| 2014 | ALDS2 | DET | 3 | 12 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | .083 |
| 2012 | ALWC | TEX | 1 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .667 |
| 2011 | ALCS | TEX | 6 | 24 | 6 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 4 | 2 | .292 |
| 2011 | ALDS2 | TEX | 4 | 16 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 3 | .250 |
| 2011 | WS | TEX | 7 | 25 | 2 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 4 | .360 |
| 2010 | ALCS | TEX | 6 | 20 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 3 | .250 |
| 2010 | ALDS1 | TEX | 5 | 18 | 5 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 2 | 2 | .444 |
| 2010 | WS | TEX | 5 | 16 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | .188 |
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (1888 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 967 | 3709 | 696 | 1067 | 138 | 493 | .288 |
| Away | 920 | 3710 | 547 | 930 | 119 | 415 | .251 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 1 | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0.00 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-08-12 | SDP | TBR | L | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019-08-11 | SDP | COL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019-08-10 | SDP | COL | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2019-08-08 | SDP | COL | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019-08-04 | SDP | LAD | L | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2019-08-03 | SDP | LAD | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2019-07-28 | SDP | SFG | L | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019-07-24 | SDP | NYN | W | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019-07-19 | SDP | CHC | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2019-07-18 | SDP | MIA | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
Last 1 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-08-12 | SDP | TBR | — | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 1828 | 1804 | 3397 | 5219 | 168 | 1291 |
| 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | TEX | 2B | 119 | 117 | 247 | 393 | 18 | 94 |
| 2007 | TEX | 2B | 130 | 129 | 283 | 436 | 17 | 98 |
| 2008 | TEX | 2B | 121 | 120 | 292 | 390 | 18 | 123 |
| 2009 | TEX | 2B | 144 | 143 | 249 | 451 | 11 | 100 |
| 2010 | TEX | 2B | 103 | 102 | 190 | 278 | 7 | 64 |
| 2011 | TEX | 2B | 144 | 144 | 268 | 398 | 11 | 103 |
| 2012 | TEX | 2B | 144 | 144 | 203 | 386 | 18 | 81 |
| 2012 | TEX | 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 | TEX | 2B | 124 | 124 | 211 | 371 | 13 | 89 |
| 2014 | DET | 2B | 160 | 160 | 290 | 467 | 9 | 101 |
| 2015 | DET | 2B | 153 | 151 | 289 | 425 | 13 | 109 |
| 2016 | DET | 2B | 151 | 149 | 303 | 432 | 9 | 109 |
| 2017 | DET | 2B | 135 | 134 | 263 | 327 | 10 | 95 |
| 2018 | LAA | 2B | 91 | 89 | 154 | 243 | 7 | 73 |
| 2018 | BOS | 2B | 37 | 35 | 59 | 67 | 2 | 16 |
| 2019 | SDN | 2B | 72 | 63 | 96 | 155 | 5 | 36 |
| 2019 | SDN | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 1 |
| Second Base | 1828 |
| Third Base | 1 |
| Designated Hitter | 40 |
Awards & Honors
| Year | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Gold Glove | 2B |
| 2016 | Gold Glove | 2B |
| 2009 | Player of the Week | Week of 2009-04-18 |
| 2007 | Player of the Week | Week of 2007-04-14 |
Salary History
Ian Kinsler's recorded salaries total $81,217,708 over 11 seasons, 2006 to 2016. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Kinsler's career ran from 2006 to 2019. His seasons after 2016 are not included.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | DET | AL | $14,000,000 |
| 2015 | DET | AL | $16,000,000 |
| 2014 | DET | AL | $16,000,000 |
| 2013 | TEX | AL | $13,000,000 |
| 2012 | TEX | AL | $7,200,000 |
| 2011 | TEX | AL | $6,200,000 |
| 2010 | TEX | AL | $4,200,000 |
| 2009 | TEX | AL | $3,200,000 |
| 2008 | TEX | AL | $700,000 |
| 2007 | TEX | AL | $390,708 |
| 2006 | TEX | AL | $327,000 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $81,217,708 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona State University | Tempe | AZ | 2002 |
| Central Arizona College | Coolidge | AZ | 2001 |
| University of Missouri Columbia | Columbia | MO | 2003 |
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Most Valuable Player | AL | 21th | 3.0 | 420 | 0 |
| 2011 | Most Valuable Player | AL | 11th | 25.0 | 392 | 0 |
| 2009 | Most Valuable Player | AL | 26th | 1.0 | 392 | 0 |
| 2008 | Most Valuable Player | AL | 20th | 1.0 | 392 | 0 |
| 2006 | Rookie of the Year | AL | 7th | 1.0 | 140 | 0 |
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Ian Kinsler: the record in brief
The profile opens with Ian Kinsler's first major league game on April 3, 2006; the last one listed came on August 12, 2019. The season rows list, in order, the Texas Rangers (2006 through 2013), the Detroit Tigers (2014 through 2017), the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim (2018), the Boston Red Sox (2018), and the San Diego Padres (2019). Kinsler played primarily as a second baseman and both batted and threw right-handed. Born on June 22, 1982, in Tucson, AZ, USA, Kinsler was listed at 6-foot-0 and 200 pounds. The given name on file is Ian Michael Kinsler.
Kinsler's career batting table shows 1,888 games, 7,423 at bats and 1,999 hits, a .269 average, adding 257 homers, 909 RBI, and 243 stolen bases. Kinsler got on base at a .337 rate and slugged .440 (.777 OPS). The .269 career average is close to the .257 the league hit across the same seasons. 2011 was Kinsler's biggest home run year, with 32. No season topped the 188 hits of 2014.
Frequently Asked Questions about Ian Kinsler
- What years did Ian Kinsler play?
- Ian Kinsler played in Major League Baseball from 2006 to 2019.
- Was Ian Kinsler a pitcher?
- No. Ian Kinsler was a position player (Second Baseman), though he did pitch in 1 career game.
- How many home runs did Ian Kinsler hit?
- Ian Kinsler hit 257 career home runs with 1,999 hits.
- What teams did Ian Kinsler play for?
- Ian Kinsler played for 5 teams: the Texas Rangers (2006–2013), the Detroit Tigers (2014–2017), the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim (2018), the Boston Red Sox (2018), and the San Diego Padres (2019).
- Did Ian Kinsler win an MVP award?
- No. Ian Kinsler did not win the MVP award.
- What awards did Ian Kinsler win?
- Ian Kinsler won 2 Gold Gloves (2016 and 2018). He was selected to 4 All-Star Games.
- What were Ian Kinsler's career stats?
- In 1,888 games, Ian Kinsler had 1,999 hits, 257 home runs, 909 RBI, 1,243 runs, and 243 stolen bases, with a .269 batting average.
- How much did Ian Kinsler earn in his career?
- Ian Kinsler's recorded salaries total $81,217,708 over 11 seasons, 2006 to 2016. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Kinsler's career ran from 2006 to 2019. His seasons after 2016 are not included.
- What was Ian Kinsler's salary?
- Ian Kinsler's last recorded salary was $14,000,000, in 2016. His highest recorded salary was $16,000,000, in 2014, and his lowest was $327,000, in 2006. The Salary History table lists each season from 2006 to 2016.
- What position did Ian Kinsler play?
- Ian Kinsler played primarily as a second baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Ian Kinsler and how much did he weigh?
- Ian Kinsler was listed at 6 feet and 200 pounds.
- How many home runs did Ian Kinsler hit each season?
- Ian Kinsler's home runs by season: 14 in 2006, 20 in 2007, 18 in 2008, 31 in 2009, 9 in 2010, 32 in 2011, 19 in 2012, 13 in 2013, 17 in 2014, 11 in 2015, 28 in 2016, 22 in 2017, 14 in 2018, and 9 in 2019. His most in one season was 32, in 2011.
- What was Ian Kinsler's career batting average?
- Ian Kinsler batted .269 over his career, with 1,999 hits in 7,423 at bats.
- How many RBI did Ian Kinsler have?
- Ian Kinsler drove in 909 runs in his career.