Kevin Mench
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2002-2010)
Kevin Mench was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 2002 to 2010 for 4 teams, including the Texas Rangers, a span of 9 seasons. In 729 career games, he hit .268 with 632 hits, 89 home runs, and 331 RBI. His career PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of offensive impact — is 1,552.
- 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
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'0" / 215 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2002-04-09
- Last Game
- 2010-10-03
Full name: Kevin Ford Mench
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 729 | 2,362 | 311 | 632 | 150 | 14 | 89 | 331 | 12 | 183 | 335 | .268 | .324 | .456 | .780 | 1,552 |
Career AVG .268 vs. league average .264 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .324 vs. league average .333 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .456 vs. league average .420 across their career seasons — +8.6% above league average.
Career OPS .780 vs. league average .752 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | TEX | AL | 110 | 366 | 52 | 95 | 20 | 2 | 15 | 60 | 1 | 31 | 83 | .260 | .261 (-1%) | .331 (-1%) | .416 (+8%) | .747 (+4%) | 209.8 |
| 2003 | TEX | AL | 38 | 125 | 15 | 40 | 12 | 0 | 2 | 11 | 1 | 10 | 17 | .320 | .264 (+21%) | .332 (+15%) | .422 (+10%) | .754 (+12%) | 281.1 |
| 2004 | TEX | AL | 125 | 438 | 69 | 122 | 30 | 3 | 26 | 71 | 0 | 33 | 63 | .279 | .266 (+5%) | .335 (avg) | .427 (+26%) | .762 (+15%) | 1149.0 |
| 2005 | TEX | AL | 150 | 557 | 71 | 147 | 33 | 3 | 25 | 73 | 4 | 50 | 68 | .264 | .264 (avg) | .330 (-1%) | .418 (+12%) | .749 (+6%) | 671.0 |
| 2006 | TEX | AL | 87 | 320 | 36 | 91 | 18 | 1 | 12 | 50 | 1 | 23 | 42 | .284 | .269 (+6%) | .336 (avg) | .431 (+6%) | .768 (+4%) | 216.8 |
| 2006 | MIL | NL | 40 | 126 | 9 | 29 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 18 | 0 | 4 | 17 | .230 | .269 (-15%) | .336 (-26%) | .431 (-26%) | .768 (-26%) | 216.8 |
| 2007 | MIL | NL | 101 | 288 | 39 | 77 | 20 | 3 | 8 | 37 | 3 | 16 | 21 | .267 | .268 (avg) | .335 (-9%) | .422 (+4%) | .758 (-2%) | -172.7 |
| 2008 | TOR | AL | 51 | 115 | 18 | 28 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 10 | 2 | 14 | 18 | .243 | .263 (-8%) | .333 (-4%) | .416 (-14%) | .749 (-10%) | -195.6 |
| 2010 | WAS | NL | 27 | 27 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 6 | .111 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 9 seasons | 729 | 2,362 | 311 | 632 | 150 | 14 | 89 | 331 | 12 | 183 | 335 | .268 | — | — | — | — | 2,376 | ||
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 (729 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 374 | 1199 | 184 | 343 | 48 | 187 | .286 |
| Away | 355 | 1163 | 127 | 289 | 41 | 144 | .248 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010-10-03 | WAS | NYN | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010-10-02 | WAS | NYN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010-10-01 | WAS | NYN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010-09-27 | WAS | PHI | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010-09-25 | WAS | ATL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010-09-23 | WAS | HOU | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010-09-22 | WAS | HOU | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010-09-19 | WAS | PHI | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010-09-18 | WAS | PHI | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010-09-17 | WAS | PHI | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | TEX | OF | 106 | 96 | 193 | 7 | 2 | 0 |
| 2003 | TEX | OF | 35 | 33 | 59 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2004 | TEX | OF | 109 | 102 | 213 | 6 | 1 | 3 |
| 2005 | TEX | OF | 148 | 144 | 290 | 8 | 4 | 3 |
| 2006 | TEX | OF | 72 | 72 | 128 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| 2006 | MIL | OF | 38 | 31 | 64 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2007 | MIL | OF | 78 | 65 | 111 | 6 | 2 | 2 |
| 2008 | TOR | OF | 33 | 25 | 50 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 | WAS | OF | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 391 |
| Center Field | 10 |
| Right Field | 272 |
| Designated Hitter | 49 |
Awards & Honors
| Year | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Player of the Week | Week of 2006-04-29 |
Salary History
Kevin Mench's recorded salaries total $7,217,500 over 5 seasons, 2003 to 2007. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Mench's career ran from 2002 to 2010. No salary is recorded for 2002, 2008, and 2010.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | MIL | NL | $3,400,000 |
| 2006 | TEX | AL | $2,800,000 |
| 2005 | TEX | AL | $345,000 |
| 2004 | TEX | AL | $345,000 |
| 2003 | TEX | AL | $327,500 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $7,217,500 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Delaware | Newark | DE | 1997, 1998, 1999 |
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Rookie of the Year | AL | 7th | 2.0 | 140 | 0 |
Most Similar Players
Career comps based on counting + rate stats and primary position. Score is relative — closest peer anchors at ~98%.
Kevin Mench (highlighted) compared to peers across the same era.
Kevin Mench: the record in brief
Between the debut on April 9, 2002 and the final game on October 3, 2010, Kevin Mench built the record summarized on this page. The team column moves through the Texas Rangers (2002 to 2006), the Milwaukee Brewers (2006 to 2007), the Toronto Blue Jays (2008), and the Washington Nationals (2010). Listed as an outfielder, Mench batted and threw right-handed. Mench is listed at 215 pounds on a 6-foot-0 frame. The birth record reads January 7, 1978, in Wilmington, DE, USA. Mench's full given name, per the bio, is Kevin Ford Mench.
In 729 games and 2,362 at bats, Mench batted .268 with 632 hits; the totals also include 89 homers and 331 RBI. The on-base percentage is .324 and the slugging percentage .456, for an OPS of .780. The .268 career average is close to the .264 the league hit across the same seasons. The home run peak was 26 in 2004 with the Texas Rangers. The highest hit total in a season was 147, in 2005. 2005 brought the most runs batted in, 73.
Frequently Asked Questions about Kevin Mench
- What years did Kevin Mench play?
- Kevin Mench played in Major League Baseball from 2002 to 2010.
- Was Kevin Mench a pitcher?
- No. Kevin Mench was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Kevin Mench hit?
- Kevin Mench hit 89 career home runs with 632 hits.
- What teams did Kevin Mench play for?
- Kevin Mench played for 4 teams: the Texas Rangers (2002–2006), the Milwaukee Brewers (2006–2007), the Toronto Blue Jays (2008), and the Washington Nationals (2010).
- What were Kevin Mench's career stats?
- In 729 games, Kevin Mench had 632 hits, 89 home runs, 331 RBI, 311 runs, and 12 stolen bases, with a .268 batting average.
- How much did Kevin Mench earn in his career?
- Kevin Mench's recorded salaries total $7,217,500 over 5 seasons, 2003 to 2007. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Mench's career ran from 2002 to 2010. No salary is recorded for 2002, 2008, and 2010.
- What was Kevin Mench's salary?
- Kevin Mench's last recorded salary was $3,400,000, in 2007. His highest recorded salary was $3,400,000, in 2007, and his lowest was $327,500, in 2003. The Salary History table lists each season from 2003 to 2007.
- What position did Kevin Mench play?
- Kevin Mench played primarily as an outfielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Kevin Mench and how much did he weigh?
- Kevin Mench was listed at 6 feet and 215 pounds.
- How many home runs did Kevin Mench hit each season?
- Kevin Mench's home runs by season: 15 in 2002, 2 in 2003, 26 in 2004, 25 in 2005, 13 in 2006, 8 in 2007, 0 in 2008, and 0 in 2010. His most in one season was 26, in 2004.
- What was Kevin Mench's career batting average?
- Kevin Mench batted .268 over his career, with 632 hits in 2,362 at bats.
- How many RBI did Kevin Mench have?
- Kevin Mench drove in 331 runs in his career.
- Is Kevin Mench in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Kevin Mench has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.