Kevin Maas
Designated Hitter · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1990-1995)
Kevin Maas was a designated hitter who played in Major League Baseball from 1990 to 1995 for the New York Yankees and the Minnesota Twins, a span of 6 seasons. In 406 career games, he hit .230 with 287 hits, 65 home runs, and 169 RBI. His career PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of offensive impact — is 1,525.
- 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
- Designated Hitter
- Bats / Throws
- L / L
- Height / Weight
- 6'3" / 195 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1990-06-29
- Last Game
- 1995-06-20
Full name: Kevin Christian Maas
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 406 | 1,248 | 171 | 287 | 43 | 1 | 65 | 169 | 10 | 182 | 310 | .230 | .329 | .422 | .752 | 1,525 |
Career AVG .230 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — 11.6% below league average.
Career OBP .329 vs. league average .328 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .422 vs. league average .394 across their career seasons — +7.3% above league average.
Career OPS .752 vs. league average .722 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | NYA | AL | 79 | 254 | 42 | 64 | 9 | 0 | 21 | 41 | 1 | 43 | 76 | .252 | .257 (-2%) | .324 (+13%) | .385 (+39%) | .710 (+27%) | 1321.2 |
| 1991 | NYA | AL | 148 | 500 | 69 | 110 | 14 | 1 | 23 | 63 | 5 | 83 | 128 | .220 | .255 (-14%) | .323 (+3%) | .384 (+1%) | .708 (+2%) | 393.1 |
| 1992 | NYA | AL | 98 | 286 | 35 | 71 | 12 | 0 | 11 | 35 | 3 | 25 | 63 | .248 | .255 (-3%) | .322 (-5%) | .377 (+8%) | .699 (+2%) | 18.1 |
| 1993 | NYA | AL | 59 | 151 | 20 | 31 | 4 | 0 | 9 | 25 | 1 | 24 | 32 | .205 | .265 (-23%) | .332 (-5%) | .403 (+2%) | .735 (-1%) | -8.9 |
| 1995 | MIN | AL | 22 | 57 | 5 | 11 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 7 | 11 | .193 | .266 (-28%) | .337 (-17%) | .417 (-24%) | .755 (-21%) | -198.2 |
| Career · 5 seasons | 406 | 1,248 | 171 | 287 | 43 | 1 | 65 | 169 | 10 | 182 | 310 | .230 | — | — | — | — | 1,525 | ||
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 (406 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 198 | 596 | 83 | 125 | 35 | 88 | .210 |
| Away | 208 | 652 | 88 | 162 | 30 | 81 | .248 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995-06-20 | MIN | OAK | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1995-06-18 | MIN | SEA | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1995-06-17 | MIN | SEA | L | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995-06-13 | MIN | LAA | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1995-06-12 | MIN | LAA | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995-06-10 | MIN | DET | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1995-06-09 | MIN | DET | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1995-06-06 | MIN | MIL | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| 1995-06-03 | MIN | TEX | W | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1995-06-02 | MIN | TEX | L | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
Season-by-Season Fielding
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 140 |
| Designated Hitter | 232 |
Salary History
Kevin Maas's recorded salaries total $760,000 over 3 seasons, 1991 to 1993. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Maas's career ran from 1990 to 1995. No salary is recorded for 1990 and 1995.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | NYA | AL | $255,000 |
| 1992 | NYA | AL | $255,000 |
| 1991 | NYA | AL | $250,000 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $760,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of California - Berkeley | Berkeley | CA | 1984, 1985, 1986 |
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Rookie of the Year | AL | 2nd | 47.0 | 140 | 0 |
Most Similar Players
Career comps based on counting + rate stats and primary position. Score is relative — closest peer anchors at ~98%.
Kevin Maas (highlighted) compared to peers across the same era.
Kevin Maas: the record in brief
Kevin Maas played a first major league game on June 29, 1990 and a last one on June 20, 1995. The team column moves through the New York Yankees (1990 to 1993) and the Minnesota Twins (1995). The bio lists Maas as a designated hitter who threw and hit left-handed. The recorded size is 6'3" and 195 pounds. The birth record reads January 20, 1965, in Castro Valley, CA, USA. The bio lists the given name Kevin Christian.
Maas collected 287 hits in 1,248 at bats across 406 games, good for a .230 batting average, along with 65 homers and 169 RBI. Maas got on base at a .329 rate and slugged .422 (.752 OPS). Measured against the leagues Maas played in, the .230 career average compares with a .260 league average over the same seasons, 11.6% below the league. No season beat the 23 home runs Maas hit in 1991. Maas collected a career-high 110 hits in 1991. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .220 in 1991, did not top the league's .255.
Frequently Asked Questions about Kevin Maas
- What years did Kevin Maas play?
- Kevin Maas played in Major League Baseball from 1990 to 1995.
- Was Kevin Maas a pitcher?
- No. Kevin Maas was a position player (Designated Hitter).
- How many home runs did Kevin Maas hit?
- Kevin Maas hit 65 career home runs with 287 hits.
- What teams did Kevin Maas play for?
- Kevin Maas played for 2 teams: the New York Yankees (1990–1993) and the Minnesota Twins (1995).
- What were Kevin Maas's career stats?
- In 406 games, Kevin Maas had 287 hits, 65 home runs, 169 RBI, 171 runs, and 10 stolen bases, with a .230 batting average.
- How much did Kevin Maas earn in his career?
- Kevin Maas's recorded salaries total $760,000 over 3 seasons, 1991 to 1993. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Maas's career ran from 1990 to 1995. No salary is recorded for 1990 and 1995.
- What was Kevin Maas's salary?
- Kevin Maas's last recorded salary was $255,000, in 1993. His highest recorded salary was $255,000, in 1992, and his lowest was $250,000, in 1991. The Salary History table lists each season from 1991 to 1993.
- What position did Kevin Maas play?
- Kevin Maas played primarily as a designated hitter, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Kevin Maas and how much did he weigh?
- Kevin Maas was listed at 6 feet 3 inches and 195 pounds.
- How many home runs did Kevin Maas hit each season?
- Kevin Maas's home runs by season: 21 in 1990, 23 in 1991, 11 in 1992, 9 in 1993, and 1 in 1995. His most in one season was 23, in 1991.
- What was Kevin Maas's career batting average?
- Kevin Maas batted .230 over his career, with 287 hits in 1,248 at bats.
- How many RBI did Kevin Maas have?
- Kevin Maas drove in 169 runs in his career.
- Is Kevin Maas in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Kevin Maas has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.