Kenny Lofton
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1991-2007)
Kenny Lofton was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1991 to 2007 for 11 teams, including the Houston Astros, a span of 17 seasons. In 2,103 career games, he hit .299 with 2,428 hits, 130 home runs, and 781 RBI. Kenny Lofton was a 6-time All-Star and a 4-time Gold Glove. His career PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of offensive impact — is 10,495.
- 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 / L
- Height / Weight
- 6'0" / 180 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1991-09-14
- Last Game
- 2007-09-29
- Awards
- 6× All-Star · 4× Gold Glove
Full name: Kenneth Lofton
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2,103 | 8,120 | 1,528 | 2,428 | 383 | 116 | 130 | 781 | 622 | 945 | 1,016 | .299 | .372 | .423 | .794 | 10,495 |
Career AVG .299 vs. league average .266 across their career seasons — +12.6% above league average.
Career OBP .372 vs. league average .335 across their career seasons — +11.0% above league average.
Career SLG .423 vs. league average .419 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OPS .794 vs. league average .754 across their career seasons — +5.4% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | HOU | NL | 20 | 74 | 9 | 15 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 19 | .203 | .255 (-21%) | .323 (-22%) | .384 (-44%) | .708 (-34%) | -377.9 |
| 1992 | CLE | AL | 148 | 576 | 96 | 164 | 15 | 8 | 5 | 42 | 66 | 68 | 54 | .285 | .255 (+11%) | .322 (+12%) | .377 (-3%) | .699 (+4%) | 662.5 |
| 1993 | CLE | AL | 148 | 569 | 116 | 185 | 28 | 8 | 1 | 42 | 70 | 81 | 83 | .325 | .265 (+23%) | .332 (+23%) | .403 (+1%) | .735 (+11%) | 1610.6 |
| 1994 | CLE | AL | 112 | 459 | 105 | 160 | 32 | 9 | 12 | 57 | 60 | 52 | 56 | .349 | .269 (+29%) | .338 (+22%) | .424 (+26%) | .763 (+24%) | 2268.4 |
| 1995 | CLE | AL | 118 | 481 | 93 | 149 | 22 | 13 | 7 | 53 | 54 | 40 | 49 | .310 | .266 (+16%) | .337 (+7%) | .417 (+9%) | .755 (+8%) | 694.2 |
| 1996 | CLE | AL | 154 | 662 | 132 | 210 | 35 | 4 | 14 | 67 | 75 | 61 | 82 | .317 | .269 (+18%) | .340 (+9%) | .426 (+4%) | .767 (+7%) | 975.0 |
| 1997 | ATL | NL | 122 | 493 | 90 | 164 | 20 | 6 | 5 | 48 | 27 | 64 | 83 | .333 | .266 (+25%) | .336 (+22%) | .419 (+2%) | .756 (+11%) | 1332.9 |
| 1998 | CLE | AL | 154 | 600 | 101 | 169 | 31 | 6 | 12 | 64 | 54 | 87 | 80 | .282 | .266 (+6%) | .335 (+11%) | .420 (-2%) | .755 (+4%) | 694.0 |
| 1999 | CLE | AL | 120 | 465 | 110 | 140 | 28 | 6 | 7 | 39 | 25 | 79 | 84 | .301 | .271 (+11%) | .344 (+18%) | .433 (avg) | .778 (+8%) | 1000.2 |
| 2000 | CLE | AL | 137 | 543 | 107 | 151 | 23 | 5 | 15 | 73 | 30 | 79 | 72 | .278 | .270 (+3%) | .344 (+7%) | .437 (-4%) | .782 (+1%) | 256.8 |
| 2001 | CLE | AL | 133 | 517 | 91 | 135 | 21 | 4 | 14 | 66 | 16 | 47 | 69 | .261 | .263 (-1%) | .332 (-3%) | .426 (-7%) | .758 (-5%) | -444.3 |
| 2002 | CHA | AL | 93 | 352 | 68 | 91 | 20 | 6 | 8 | 42 | 22 | 49 | 51 | .259 | .261 (-1%) | .331 (+5%) | .416 (avg) | .747 (+2%) | 208.5 |
| 2002 | SFN | NL | 46 | 180 | 30 | 48 | 10 | 3 | 3 | 9 | 7 | 23 | 22 | .267 | .261 (+2%) | .331 (+7%) | .416 (-3%) | .747 (+1%) | 208.5 |
| 2003 | PIT | NL | 84 | 339 | 58 | 94 | 19 | 4 | 9 | 26 | 18 | 28 | 29 | .277 | .264 (+5%) | .332 (avg) | .422 (+3%) | .754 (+2%) | 84.6 |
| 2003 | CHN | NL | 56 | 208 | 39 | 68 | 13 | 4 | 3 | 20 | 12 | 18 | 22 | .327 | .264 (+24%) | .332 (+15%) | .422 (+12%) | .754 (+13%) | 84.6 |
| 2004 | NYA | AL | 83 | 276 | 51 | 76 | 10 | 7 | 3 | 18 | 7 | 31 | 27 | .275 | .266 (+4%) | .335 (+3%) | .427 (-8%) | .762 (-3%) | -136.2 |
| 2005 | PHI | NL | 110 | 367 | 67 | 123 | 15 | 5 | 2 | 36 | 22 | 32 | 41 | .335 | .264 (+27%) | .330 (+19%) | .418 (avg) | .749 (+8%) | 721.1 |
| 2006 | LAN | NL | 129 | 469 | 79 | 141 | 15 | 12 | 3 | 41 | 32 | 45 | 42 | .301 | .269 (+12%) | .336 (+7%) | .431 (-7%) | .768 (-1%) | -9.4 |
| 2007 | TEX | AL | 84 | 317 | 62 | 96 | 16 | 3 | 7 | 23 | 21 | 39 | 28 | .303 | .268 (+13%) | .335 (+13%) | .422 (+4%) | .758 (+8%) | 560.2 |
| 2007 | CLE | AL | 52 | 173 | 24 | 49 | 9 | 3 | 0 | 15 | 2 | 17 | 23 | .283 | .268 (+6%) | .335 (+2%) | .422 (-12%) | .758 (-6%) | 560.2 |
| Career · 20 seasons | 2,103 | 8,120 | 1,528 | 2,428 | 383 | 116 | 130 | 781 | 622 | 945 | 1,016 | .299 | — | — | — | — | 10,955 | ||
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 95 | 392 | 65 | 97 | 12 | 4 | 7 | 34 | 38 | 68 | .247 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | ALCS | CLE | 7 | 27 | 2 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 3 | .222 |
| 2007 | ALDS2 | CLE | 4 | 16 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 1 | .375 |
| 2006 | NLDS1 | LAN | 3 | 13 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | .077 |
| 2004 | ALCS | NYA | 3 | 10 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 3 | .300 |
| 2004 | ALDS2 | NYA | 1 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | .250 |
| 2003 | NLCS | CHN | 7 | 31 | 8 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 4 | .323 |
| 2003 | NLDS2 | CHN | 5 | 21 | 3 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | .286 |
| 2002 | NLCS | SFN | 5 | 21 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 4 | .238 |
| 2002 | NLDS1 | SFN | 5 | 20 | 5 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3 | .350 |
| 2002 | WS | SFN | 7 | 31 | 7 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | .290 |
| 2001 | ALDS1 | CLE | 5 | 19 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 5 | .105 |
| 1999 | ALDS1 | CLE | 5 | 16 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 6 | .125 |
| 1998 | ALCS | CLE | 6 | 27 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 7 | .185 |
| 1998 | ALDS1 | CLE | 4 | 16 | 5 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 1 | .375 |
| 1997 | NLCS | ATL | 6 | 27 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 7 | .185 |
| 1997 | NLDS2 | ATL | 3 | 13 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | .154 |
| 1996 | ALDS1 | CLE | 4 | 18 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | .167 |
| 1995 | ALCS | CLE | 6 | 24 | 4 | 11 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 6 | .458 |
| 1995 | ALDS1 | CLE | 3 | 13 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | .154 |
| 1995 | WS | CLE | 6 | 25 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | .200 |
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (2103 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 1056 | 4023 | 793 | 1215 | 73 | 394 | .302 |
| Away | 1047 | 4097 | 735 | 1213 | 57 | 387 | .296 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007-09-29 | CLE | KCR | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2007-09-28 | CLE | KCR | W | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007-09-27 | CLE | SEA | L | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007-09-25 | CLE | SEA | W | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2007-09-22 | CLE | OAK | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007-09-21 | CLE | OAK | W | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007-09-18 | CLE | DET | W | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2007-09-17 | CLE | DET | W | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2007-09-16 | CLE | KCR | L | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007-09-15 | CLE | KCR | W | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OF | 2041 | 1977 | 4856 | 142 | 79 | 35 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | HOU | OF | 20 | 18 | 41 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1992 | CLE | OF | 143 | 140 | 420 | 14 | 8 | 3 |
| 1993 | CLE | OF | 146 | 143 | 402 | 11 | 9 | 3 |
| 1994 | CLE | OF | 112 | 111 | 276 | 13 | 2 | 3 |
| 1995 | CLE | OF | 114 | 113 | 248 | 11 | 8 | 3 |
| 1996 | CLE | OF | 152 | 153 | 376 | 13 | 10 | 3 |
| 1997 | ATL | OF | 122 | 121 | 290 | 5 | 5 | 1 |
| 1998 | CLE | OF | 154 | 150 | 339 | 19 | 8 | 4 |
| 1999 | CLE | OF | 119 | 115 | 255 | 11 | 3 | 3 |
| 2000 | CLE | OF | 135 | 133 | 348 | 4 | 4 | 1 |
| 2001 | CLE | OF | 130 | 124 | 310 | 3 | 6 | 0 |
| 2002 | CHA | OF | 92 | 86 | 229 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 2002 | SFN | OF | 44 | 44 | 116 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003 | PIT | OF | 81 | 81 | 203 | 5 | 0 | 2 |
| 2003 | CHN | OF | 55 | 52 | 111 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| 2004 | NYA | OF | 74 | 67 | 180 | 4 | 2 | 4 |
| 2005 | PHI | OF | 97 | 88 | 201 | 7 | 4 | 1 |
| 2006 | LAN | OF | 120 | 114 | 241 | 4 | 3 | 0 |
| 2007 | TEX | OF | 80 | 79 | 186 | 5 | 3 | 3 |
| 2007 | CLE | OF | 51 | 45 | 84 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 50 |
| Center Field | 1984 |
| Right Field | 10 |
| Designated Hitter | 12 |
Awards & Honors
| Year | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Player of the Week | Week of 2000-09-02 |
| 1997 | Player of the Week | Week of 1997-04-19 |
| 1996 | Gold Glove | OF |
| 1995 | Gold Glove | OF |
| 1994 | Gold Glove | OF |
| 1994 | Player of the Week | Week of 1994-06-25 |
| 1993 | Gold Glove | OF |
Salary History
Kenny Lofton's recorded salaries total $60,581,236 over 17 seasons, 1991 to 2007. Lofton's career, 1991 to 2007, falls within 1985 to 2016, the years the salary data covers.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | TEX | AL | $6,000,000 |
| 2006 | LAN | NL | $3,821,236 |
| 2005 | PHI | NL | $3,100,000 |
| 2004 | NYA | AL | $3,100,000 |
| 2003 | PIT | NL | $1,025,000 |
| 2002 | CHA | AL | $1,025,000 |
| 2001 | CLE | AL | $8,000,000 |
| 2000 | CLE | AL | $7,500,000 |
| 1999 | CLE | AL | $7,550,000 |
| 1998 | CLE | AL | $7,550,000 |
| 1997 | ATL | NL | $4,825,000 |
| 1996 | CLE | AL | $3,575,000 |
| 1995 | CLE | AL | $1,925,000 |
| 1994 | CLE | AL | $925,000 |
| 1993 | CLE | AL | $450,000 |
| 1992 | CLE | AL | $110,000 |
| 1991 | HOU | NL | $100,000 |
| Total recorded salary | $60,581,236 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Arizona | Tucson | AZ | 1988 |
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Most Valuable Player | NL | 26th | 1.0 | 392 | 0 |
| 1996 | Most Valuable Player | AL | 11th | 34.0 | 392 | 0 |
| 1994 | Most Valuable Player | AL | 4th | 181.0 | 392 | 1 |
| 1993 | Most Valuable Player | AL | 15th | 11.0 | 392 | 0 |
| 1992 | Rookie of the Year | AL | 2nd | 85.0 | 140 | 7 |
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Kenny Lofton: the record in brief
According to the bio, Kenny Lofton debuted on September 14, 1991 and played a final game on September 29, 2007. Club by club, the record runs the Houston Astros (1991), the Cleveland Indians (1992 through 2007), the Atlanta Braves (1997), the Chicago White Sox (2002), the San Francisco Giants (2002), the Pittsburgh Pirates (2003), the Chicago Cubs (2003), and the New York Yankees (2004), among other clubs in the table. Lofton, born on May 31, 1967, in East Chicago, IN, USA, is listed as an outfielder and threw and hit left-handed. Lofton's listed size is 6 feet, 0 inches and 180 pounds. Lofton's full given name, per the bio, is Kenneth Lofton.
The batting record for Lofton: 2,103 games, 2,428 hits in 8,120 at bats, and a .299 average, plus 130 homers, 781 runs batted in, and 622 stolen bases. The on-base percentage is .372 and the slugging percentage .423, for an OPS of .794.
Frequently Asked Questions about Kenny Lofton
- What years did Kenny Lofton play?
- Kenny Lofton played in Major League Baseball from 1991 to 2007.
- Was Kenny Lofton a pitcher?
- No. Kenny Lofton was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Kenny Lofton hit?
- Kenny Lofton hit 130 career home runs with 2,428 hits.
- What teams did Kenny Lofton play for?
- Kenny Lofton played for 11 teams: the Houston Astros (1991), the Cleveland Indians (1992–1996, 1998–2001, 2007), the Atlanta Braves (1997), the Chicago White Sox (2002), the San Francisco Giants (2002), the Pittsburgh Pirates (2003), the Chicago Cubs (2003), the New York Yankees (2004), the Philadelphia Phillies (2005), the Los Angeles Dodgers (2006), and the Texas Rangers (2007).
- Did Kenny Lofton win an MVP award?
- No. Kenny Lofton did not win the MVP award.
- What awards did Kenny Lofton win?
- Kenny Lofton won 4 Gold Gloves (1993, 1994, 1995, and 1996). He was selected to 6 All-Star Games.
- What were Kenny Lofton's career stats?
- In 2,103 games, Kenny Lofton had 2,428 hits, 130 home runs, 781 RBI, 1,528 runs, and 622 stolen bases, with a .299 batting average.
- How much did Kenny Lofton earn in his career?
- Kenny Lofton's recorded salaries total $60,581,236 over 17 seasons, 1991 to 2007. Lofton's career, 1991 to 2007, falls within 1985 to 2016, the years the salary data covers.
- What was Kenny Lofton's salary?
- Kenny Lofton's last recorded salary was $6,000,000, in 2007. His highest recorded salary was $8,000,000, in 2001, and his lowest was $100,000, in 1991. The Salary History table lists each season from 1991 to 2007.
- What position did Kenny Lofton play?
- Kenny Lofton played primarily as an outfielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Kenny Lofton and how much did he weigh?
- Kenny Lofton was listed at 6 feet and 180 pounds.
- How many home runs did Kenny Lofton hit each season?
- Kenny Lofton's home runs by season: 0 in 1991, 5 in 1992, 1 in 1993, 12 in 1994, 7 in 1995, 14 in 1996, 5 in 1997, 12 in 1998, 7 in 1999, 15 in 2000, 14 in 2001, 11 in 2002, 12 in 2003, 3 in 2004, 2 in 2005, 3 in 2006, and 7 in 2007. His most in one season was 15, in 2000.
- What was Kenny Lofton's career batting average?
- Kenny Lofton batted .299 over his career, with 2,428 hits in 8,120 at bats.
- How many RBI did Kenny Lofton have?
- Kenny Lofton drove in 781 runs in his career.