Kevin Kouzmanoff
Third Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2006-2014)
Kevin Kouzmanoff was a third baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 2006 to 2014 for 5 teams, including the Cleveland Guardians, a span of 9 seasons. In 685 career games, he hit .257 with 650 hits, 87 home runs, and 371 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
- Third Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'1" / 210 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2006-09-02
- Last Game
- 2014-04-22
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 685 | 2,525 | 273 | 650 | 143 | 8 | 87 | 371 | 6 | 125 | 500 | .257 | .302 | .424 | .726 | -1,446 |
Career AVG .257 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .302 vs. league average .328 across their career seasons — 7.9% below league average.
Career SLG .424 vs. league average .411 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OPS .726 vs. league average .739 across their career seasons — near 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 | CLE | AL | 16 | 56 | 4 | 12 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 11 | 0 | 5 | 12 | .214 | .269 (-20%) | .336 (-17%) | .431 (-5%) | .768 (-10%) | -103.0 |
| 2007 | SDN | NL | 145 | 484 | 57 | 133 | 30 | 2 | 18 | 74 | 1 | 32 | 94 | .275 | .268 (+3%) | .335 (-2%) | .422 (+8%) | .758 (+4%) | 267.6 |
| 2008 | SDN | NL | 154 | 624 | 71 | 162 | 31 | 4 | 23 | 84 | 0 | 23 | 139 | .260 | .263 (-2%) | .333 (-10%) | .416 (+4%) | .749 (-2%) | -390.3 |
| 2009 | SDN | NL | 141 | 529 | 50 | 135 | 31 | 1 | 18 | 88 | 1 | 27 | 106 | .255 | .262 (-3%) | .332 (-9%) | .417 (avg) | .750 (-4%) | -447.7 |
| 2010 | OAK | AL | 143 | 551 | 59 | 136 | 32 | 1 | 16 | 71 | 2 | 24 | 96 | .247 | .257 (-4%) | .325 (-13%) | .402 (-2%) | .728 (-7%) | -739.0 |
| 2011 | OAK | AL | 46 | 136 | 13 | 30 | 6 | 0 | 4 | 17 | 2 | 8 | 27 | .221 | .255 (-14%) | .320 (-18%) | .399 (-12%) | .719 (-15%) | -364.9 |
| 2011 | COL | NL | 27 | 98 | 11 | 25 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 16 | 0 | 4 | 19 | .255 | .255 (avg) | .320 (-2%) | .399 (avg) | .719 (-1%) | -364.9 |
| 2014 | TEX | AL | 13 | 47 | 8 | 17 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 10 | 0 | 2 | 7 | .362 | — | — | — | — | 342.9 |
| Career · 8 seasons | 685 | 2,525 | 273 | 650 | 143 | 8 | 87 | 371 | 6 | 125 | 500 | .257 | — | — | — | — | -1,799 | ||
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
View full game log (684 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 338 | 1198 | 116 | 292 | 32 | 159 | .244 |
| Away | 346 | 1322 | 157 | 357 | 55 | 212 | .270 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014-04-22 | TEX | OAK | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2014-04-21 | TEX | OAK | W | 5 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 2014-04-20 | TEX | CHW | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2014-04-19 | TEX | CHW | W | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014-04-18 | TEX | CHW | W | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014-04-17 | TEX | SEA | W | 5 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014-04-16 | TEX | SEA | W | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2014-04-15 | TEX | SEA | W | 4 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014-04-14 | TEX | SEA | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014-04-13 | TEX | HOU | W | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3B | 657 | 636 | 453 | 1122 | 64 | 113 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | CLE | 3B | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| 2007 | SDN | 3B | 136 | 128 | 91 | 209 | 22 | 12 |
| 2008 | SDN | 3B | 154 | 154 | 128 | 277 | 11 | 34 |
| 2009 | SDN | 3B | 139 | 134 | 94 | 214 | 3 | 24 |
| 2010 | OAK | 3B | 142 | 140 | 90 | 278 | 12 | 29 |
| 2011 | OAK | 3B | 46 | 42 | 29 | 78 | 9 | 9 |
| 2011 | COL | 3B | 25 | 24 | 17 | 44 | 4 | 4 |
| 2014 | TEX | 3B | 13 | 12 | 2 | 18 | 2 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Third Base | 657 |
| Designated Hitter | 14 |
Awards & Honors
| Year | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Player of the Week | Week of 2014-04-20 |
Salary History
Kevin Kouzmanoff's recorded salaries total $9,073,200 over 5 seasons, 2007 to 2011. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Kouzmanoff's career ran from 2006 to 2014. No salary is recorded for 2006 and 2014.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | OAK | AL | $4,750,000 |
| 2010 | OAK | AL | $3,100,000 |
| 2009 | SDN | NL | $432,400 |
| 2008 | SDN | NL | $410,000 |
| 2007 | SDN | NL | $380,800 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $9,073,200 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Arkansas at Little Rock | Little Rock | AR | 2002 |
| Cochise Community College | Douglas | AZ | 2000, 2001 |
| University of Nevada-Reno | Reno | NV | 2003 |
Most Similar Players
Career comps based on counting + rate stats and primary position. Score is relative — closest peer anchors at ~98%.
Kevin Kouzmanoff (highlighted) compared to peers across the same era.
Kevin Kouzmanoff: the record in brief
The profile opens with Kevin Kouzmanoff's first major league game on September 2, 2006; the last one listed came on April 22, 2014. By club, Kouzmanoff's seasons break down as the Cleveland Indians (2006), the San Diego Padres (2007 through 2009), the Oakland Athletics (2010 to 2011), the Colorado Rockies (2011), and the Texas Rangers (2014). Kouzmanoff, a third baseman by primary position, both batted and threw right-handed. The recorded size is 6'1" and 210 pounds. Kouzmanoff was born on July 25, 1981, in Newport Beach, CA, USA.
In 685 games and 2,525 at bats, Kouzmanoff batted .257 with 650 hits, adding 87 homers and 371 RBI. Reaching base at a .302 clip and slugging .424, Kouzmanoff finished with a .726 OPS. Kouzmanoff hit .257 while the league hit .261 over the same span, a figure close to average. 2008 was Kouzmanoff's biggest home run year, with 23. The hits column peaks at 162, in 2008. 2009 brought the most runs batted in, 88. The Lg AVG column puts Kouzmanoff's 2007 at .275 against .268, the widest margin among the busiest seasons at 3%.
Frequently Asked Questions about Kevin Kouzmanoff
- What years did Kevin Kouzmanoff play?
- Kevin Kouzmanoff played in Major League Baseball from 2006 to 2014.
- Was Kevin Kouzmanoff a pitcher?
- No. Kevin Kouzmanoff was a position player (Third Baseman).
- How many home runs did Kevin Kouzmanoff hit?
- Kevin Kouzmanoff hit 87 career home runs with 650 hits.
- What teams did Kevin Kouzmanoff play for?
- Kevin Kouzmanoff played for 5 teams: the Cleveland Indians (2006), the San Diego Padres (2007–2009), the Oakland Athletics (2010–2011), the Colorado Rockies (2011), and the Texas Rangers (2014).
- What were Kevin Kouzmanoff's career stats?
- In 685 games, Kevin Kouzmanoff had 650 hits, 87 home runs, 371 RBI, 273 runs, and 6 stolen bases, with a .257 batting average.
- How much did Kevin Kouzmanoff earn in his career?
- Kevin Kouzmanoff's recorded salaries total $9,073,200 over 5 seasons, 2007 to 2011. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Kouzmanoff's career ran from 2006 to 2014. No salary is recorded for 2006 and 2014.
- What was Kevin Kouzmanoff's salary?
- Kevin Kouzmanoff's last recorded salary was $4,750,000, in 2011. His highest recorded salary was $4,750,000, in 2011, and his lowest was $380,800, in 2007. The Salary History table lists each season from 2007 to 2011.
- What position did Kevin Kouzmanoff play?
- Kevin Kouzmanoff played primarily as a third baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Kevin Kouzmanoff and how much did he weigh?
- Kevin Kouzmanoff was listed at 6 feet 1 inch and 210 pounds.
- How many home runs did Kevin Kouzmanoff hit each season?
- Kevin Kouzmanoff's home runs by season: 3 in 2006, 18 in 2007, 23 in 2008, 18 in 2009, 16 in 2010, 7 in 2011, and 2 in 2014. His most in one season was 23, in 2008.
- What was Kevin Kouzmanoff's career batting average?
- Kevin Kouzmanoff batted .257 over his career, with 650 hits in 2,525 at bats.
- How many RBI did Kevin Kouzmanoff have?
- Kevin Kouzmanoff drove in 371 runs in his career.
- Is Kevin Kouzmanoff in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Kevin Kouzmanoff has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.