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
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | NYA | AL | $255,000 |
| 1992 | NYA | AL | $255,000 |
| 1991 | NYA | AL | $250,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $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.
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 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.