Kevin Newman
Shortstop · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2018-2025)
Kevin Newman is a shortstop who has played in Major League Baseball since 2018 for 4 teams, including the Pittsburgh Pirates, a span of 8 seasons. In 673 career games, he has hit .259 with 562 hits, 28 home runs, and 210 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
PIV is computed through the 2025 season, so it does not yet include 2026. Every other career total on this page includes 2026 through October 25, 2026.
- Position
- Shortstop
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'0" / 195 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2018-08-16
- Jersey
- #27
Full name: Kevin Bradley Newman
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 673 | 2,172 | 243 | 562 | 102 | 12 | 28 | 210 | 47 | 120 | 300 | .259 | .300 | .355 | .656 | -3,574 |
Career AVG .259 vs. league average .246 across their career seasons — +5.1% above league average.
Career OBP .300 vs. league average .317 across their career seasons — 5.2% below league average.
Career SLG .355 vs. league average .410 across their career seasons — 13.3% below league average.
Career OPS .656 vs. league average .727 across their career seasons — 9.8% below 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | PIT | NL | 31 | 91 | 7 | 19 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 4 | 23 | .209 | .247 (-16%) | .318 (-22%) | .409 (-44%) | .727 (-34%) | -495.2 |
| 2019 | PIT | NL | 130 | 493 | 61 | 152 | 20 | 6 | 12 | 64 | 16 | 28 | 62 | .308 | .252 (+22%) | .322 (+10%) | .434 (+3%) | .757 (+6%) | 598.7 |
| 2020 | PIT | NL | 44 | 156 | 12 | 35 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 0 | 12 | 21 | .224 | .244 (-8%) | .321 (-13%) | .417 (-34%) | .739 (-25%) | -623.8 |
| 2021 | PIT | NL | 148 | 517 | 50 | 117 | 22 | 3 | 5 | 39 | 6 | 27 | 41 | .226 | .243 (-7%) | .317 (-17%) | .410 (-25%) | .727 (-21%) | -1804.1 |
| 2022 | PIT | NL | 78 | 288 | 31 | 79 | 18 | 2 | 2 | 24 | 8 | 16 | 48 | .274 | .242 (+13%) | .311 (+1%) | .394 (-6%) | .706 (-3%) | -137.8 |
| 2023 | CIN | NL | 74 | 225 | 28 | 57 | 16 | 0 | 3 | 28 | 8 | 17 | 34 | .253 | .248 (+2%) | .320 (-3%) | .414 (-12%) | .734 (-8%) | -317.5 |
| 2024 | ARI | NL | 111 | 288 | 41 | 80 | 17 | 1 | 3 | 28 | 8 | 15 | 48 | .278 | .243 (+14%) | .312 (avg) | .399 (-6%) | .711 (-3%) | -189.0 |
| 2025 | LAA | AL | 57 | 114 | 13 | 23 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 11 | 1 | 1 | 23 | .202 | .245 (-18%) | .315 (-34%) | .403 (-33%) | .718 (-33%) | -605.6 |
| Career · 8 seasons | 673 | 2,172 | 243 | 562 | 102 | 12 | 28 | 210 | 47 | 120 | 300 | .259 | — | — | — | — | -3,574 | ||
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.
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | LAA | AL | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4.0 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6.75 | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4.0 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6.75 | — | 0 | ||
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 (675 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 336 | 1067 | 122 | 268 | 12 | 113 | .251 |
| Away | 337 | 1105 | 121 | 294 | 16 | 97 | .266 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 2 | 4.0 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6.75 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-29 | LAA | TEX | W | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2025-07-28 | LAA | TEX | W | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 2025-07-27 | LAA | SEA | W | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025-07-26 | LAA | SEA | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025-07-25 | LAA | SEA | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025-07-23 | LAA | NYN | L | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025-07-20 | LAA | PHI | W | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025-07-19 | LAA | PHI | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025-07-18 | LAA | PHI | W | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2025-07-13 | LAA | AZ | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Last 2 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-10 | LAA | TEX | — | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025-07-08 | LAA | TEX | — | 3.0 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 21 | 10 | 80 | 9 | 0 | 6 |
| 2B | 176 | 134 | 231 | 338 | 7 | 93 |
| 3B | 68 | 38 | 40 | 60 | 9 | 9 |
| OF | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| P | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| SS | 404 | 363 | 454 | 889 | 32 | 184 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | PIT | 2B | 8 | 5 | 11 | 9 | 1 | 3 |
| 2018 | PIT | SS | 24 | 19 | 25 | 40 | 3 | 9 |
| 2019 | PIT | 2B | 23 | 20 | 30 | 46 | 0 | 10 |
| 2019 | PIT | 3B | 6 | 3 | 5 | 8 | 2 | 2 |
| 2019 | PIT | OF | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | PIT | SS | 104 | 93 | 124 | 235 | 10 | 43 |
| 2020 | PIT | 2B | 20 | 19 | 33 | 39 | 3 | 8 |
| 2020 | PIT | SS | 23 | 22 | 20 | 46 | 5 | 10 |
| 2021 | PIT | 2B | 15 | 11 | 17 | 22 | 0 | 7 |
| 2021 | PIT | SS | 132 | 123 | 164 | 286 | 3 | 62 |
| 2022 | PIT | 2B | 42 | 37 | 73 | 104 | 1 | 32 |
| 2022 | PIT | SS | 33 | 31 | 35 | 71 | 5 | 18 |
| 2023 | CIN | 1B | 9 | 7 | 49 | 5 | 0 | 4 |
| 2023 | CIN | 2B | 16 | 11 | 17 | 23 | 0 | 9 |
| 2023 | CIN | 3B | 24 | 18 | 13 | 27 | 2 | 3 |
| 2023 | CIN | SS | 19 | 16 | 19 | 43 | 2 | 5 |
| 2024 | ARI | 1B | 10 | 1 | 22 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2024 | ARI | 2B | 44 | 29 | 43 | 83 | 1 | 21 |
| 2024 | ARI | 3B | 6 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 2024 | ARI | OF | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | ARI | SS | 55 | 48 | 46 | 127 | 3 | 30 |
| 2025 | LAA | 1B | 2 | 2 | 9 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| 2025 | LAA | 2B | 8 | 2 | 7 | 12 | 1 | 3 |
| 2025 | LAA | 3B | 32 | 16 | 20 | 23 | 4 | 4 |
| 2025 | LAA | P | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | LAA | SS | 14 | 11 | 21 | 41 | 1 | 7 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 2 |
| First Base | 21 |
| Second Base | 176 |
| Third Base | 68 |
| Shortstop | 404 |
| Left Field | 3 |
| Designated Hitter | 10 |
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Career comps based on counting + rate stats and primary position. Score is relative — closest peer anchors at ~98%.
Kevin Newman: the record in brief
Kevin Newman's major league record starts with the debut on August 16, 2018 and remains open, because the career is ongoing. The team column moves through the Pittsburgh Pirates (2018 through 2022), the Cincinnati Reds (2023), the Arizona Diamondbacks (2024), and the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim (2025). Newman, born on August 4, 1993, in Poway, CA, USA, is listed as a shortstop and batted and threw right-handed. Newman's listed size is 6'0" and 195 pounds. Kevin Newman was the playing name; the full given name is Kevin Bradley.
In 673 games and 2,172 at bats, Newman has batted .259 with 562 hits, plus 28 homers, 210 runs batted in, and 47 stolen bases. Reaching base at a .300 clip and slugging .355, Newman carries a .656 OPS. Measured against the leagues Newman played in, the .259 career average compares with a .246 league average over the same seasons, 5.1% above the league. In OPS terms, Newman's .656 stands 9.8% below the league's .727. No season beat the 12 home runs Newman hit in 2019.
Frequently Asked Questions about Kevin Newman
- What years did Kevin Newman play?
- Kevin Newman played in Major League Baseball from 2018 to 2025.
- Was Kevin Newman a pitcher?
- No. Kevin Newman was a position player (Shortstop), though he did pitch in 2 career games.
- How many home runs did Kevin Newman hit?
- Kevin Newman hit 28 career home runs with 562 hits.
- What teams has Kevin Newman played for?
- Kevin Newman has played for 4 teams: the Pittsburgh Pirates (2018–2022), the Cincinnati Reds (2023), the Arizona Diamondbacks (2024), and the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim (2025).
- What are Kevin Newman's career stats?
- In 673 games, Kevin Newman has 562 hits, 28 home runs, 210 RBI, 243 runs, and 47 stolen bases, with a .259 batting average.
- What position does Kevin Newman play?
- Kevin Newman plays primarily as a shortstop, the position where he has appeared in the most games.
- How tall is Kevin Newman and how much does he weigh?
- Kevin Newman is listed at 6 feet and 195 pounds.
- What number does Kevin Newman wear?
- Kevin Newman wears number 27, according to MLB's 2025 roster data.
- How many home runs has Kevin Newman hit each season?
- Kevin Newman's home runs by season: 0 in 2018, 12 in 2019, 1 in 2020, 5 in 2021, 2 in 2022, 3 in 2023, 3 in 2024, and 2 in 2025. His most in one season was 12, in 2019.
- What was Kevin Newman's career batting average?
- Kevin Newman batted .259 over his career, with 562 hits in 2,172 at bats.
- How many RBI did Kevin Newman have?
- Kevin Newman drove in 210 runs in his career.
- What was Kevin Newman's career ERA?
- Kevin Newman finished with a 6.75 career ERA, going 0-0 with 0 strikeouts.