Ed Kirkpatrick, baseball player, 1962-1977

Ed Kirkpatrick

Born: 10/8/1944 in Spokane, WA, USA

Died: 11/15/2010 in Mission Viejo, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1962-09-13 | Final Game: 1977-10-02

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 195 lbs

Full name: Edgar Leon Kirkpatrick

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Biography

Ed Kirkpatrick, born in 1944, had a notable career in Major League Baseball that spanned from 1962 to 1977. Primarily known as a position player, Kirkpatrick participated in 1,311 games during his time in the league. He recorded 824 hits, 85 home runs, and 424 runs batted in, showcasing his ability to contribute offensively in a variety of roles throughout his career. His batting average stood at .238, and he also demonstrated speed on the base paths with 34 stolen bases, reflecting his versatility as a player. Kirkpatrick played during an era characterized by the emergence of power hitters and a transition towards more offensive-minded baseball. His contributions were especially significant for teams like the Kansas City Royals and the California Angels, where he provided depth and experience. While he may not have been among the most prominent stars of his time, Kirkpatrick's consistent presence and ability to perform in various positions made him a valuable asset to his teams and a respected figure in the game.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
1311 3467 411 824 143 18 85 424 34 456 518 0.238 0.327 0.363 0.690 1030.3

Season-by-Season Batting

Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG PIV
1962 LAA AL 3 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.000 0.0
1963 LAA AL 34 77 4 15 5 0 2 7 1 6 19 0.195 -169.3
1964 LAA AL 75 219 20 53 13 3 2 22 2 23 30 0.242 -122.2
1965 LAA AL 19 73 8 19 5 0 3 8 1 3 9 0.260 70.2
1966 LAA AL 117 312 31 60 7 4 9 44 7 51 67 0.192 -249.1
1967 LAA AL 3 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.000 0.0
1968 LAA AL 89 161 23 37 4 0 1 15 1 25 32 0.230 -34.9
1969 KCR AL 120 315 40 81 11 4 14 49 3 43 42 0.257 940.7
1970 KCR AL 134 424 59 97 17 2 18 62 4 55 65 0.229 179.2
1971 KCR AL 120 365 46 80 12 1 9 46 3 48 60 0.219 -388.2
1972 KCR AL 113 364 43 100 15 1 9 43 3 51 50 0.275 1096.4
1973 KCR AL 126 429 61 113 24 3 6 45 3 46 48 0.263 39.0
1974 PIT NL 116 271 32 67 9 0 6 38 1 51 30 0.247 360.9
1975 PIT NL 89 144 15 34 5 0 5 16 1 18 22 0.236 -16.9
1976 PIT NL 83 146 14 34 9 0 0 16 1 14 15 0.233 -357.1
1977 ATL AL 29 77 8 21 4 0 0 6 0 10 8 0.273 -29.8
1977 PIT NL 21 28 5 4 2 0 1 4 1 8 6 0.143 -29.8
1977 TEX AL 20 48 2 9 1 0 0 3 2 4 11 0.188 -29.8

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
5 11 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0.000

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1975 NLCS PIT 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000
1974 NLCS PIT 3 9 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0.000

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 149 110 1100 74 10 101
2B 1 0 1 1 0 0
3B 5 2 3 4 2 0
C 306 262 1534 154 31 23
OF 577 485 981 26 11 4

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1962 LAA C 1 1 10 0 0 0
1963 LAA C 14 8 64 5 1 1
1963 LAA OF 10 10 18 0 0 0
1964 LAA OF 63 56 90 3 3 0
1965 CAL OF 19 19 28 3 1 0
1966 CAL 1B 3 2 18 1 0 0
1966 CAL OF 102 81 151 4 1 1
1967 CAL C 2 1 4 0 0 0
1967 CAL OF 1 1 0 0 0 0
1968 CAL C 4 0 3 1 1 0
1968 CAL 1B 2 1 6 2 1 0
1968 CAL OF 45 32 53 2 1 1
1969 KCA C 8 1 17 1 0 0
1969 KCA 1B 2 1 5 0 0 0
1969 KCA 2B 1 0 1 1 0 0
1969 KCA 3B 2 1 1 3 0 0
1969 KCA OF 82 75 180 8 1 1
1970 KCA C 89 80 463 61 12 12
1970 KCA 1B 16 16 139 9 0 13
1970 KCA OF 19 13 24 0 0 0
1971 KCA C 59 55 294 28 7 5
1971 KCA OF 61 47 118 2 1 1
1972 KCA C 108 104 590 49 6 5
1972 KCA 1B 1 0 0 0 0 0
1973 KCA C 14 9 66 8 2 0
1973 KCA OF 108 101 198 3 2 0
1974 PIT C 6 3 22 1 2 0
1974 PIT 1B 59 52 512 31 4 55
1974 PIT OF 14 11 27 0 0 0
1975 PIT 1B 28 11 141 9 0 10
1975 PIT OF 14 13 26 0 0 0
1976 PIT 1B 25 18 190 15 2 15
1976 PIT 3B 1 1 0 1 2 0
1976 PIT OF 9 6 15 1 0 0
1977 ML4 3B 1 0 2 0 0 0
1977 ML4 OF 22 16 36 0 1 0
1977 PIT 1B 10 6 66 4 2 7
1977 PIT 3B 1 0 0 0 0 0
1977 PIT OF 2 0 3 0 0 0
1977 TEX C 1 0 1 0 0 0
1977 TEX 1B 3 3 23 3 1 1
1977 TEX OF 6 4 14 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 310
First Base 151
Second Base 1
Third Base 4
Left Field 240
Center Field 65
Right Field 291
Designated Hitter 16