Kevin Orie
Third Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1997-2002)
Kevin Orie was a third baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1997 to 2002 for the Chicago Cubs and the Florida Marlins, a span of 6 seasons. In 316 career games, he hit .249 with 253 hits, 22 home runs, and 116 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
- Position
- Third Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'4" / 210 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1997-04-01
- Last Game
- 2002-09-26
Full name: Kevin Leonard Orie
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 316 | 1,015 | 117 | 253 | 64 | 6 | 22 | 116 | 5 | 94 | 163 | .249 | .320 | .389 | .709 | -1,110 |
Career AVG .249 vs. league average .266 across their career seasons — 6.4% below league average.
Career OBP .320 vs. league average .337 across their career seasons — 5.1% below league average.
Career SLG .389 vs. league average .423 across their career seasons — 7.9% below league average.
Career OPS .709 vs. league average .760 across their career seasons — 6.6% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
Click a stat to plot it across every season.
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | CHN | NL | 114 | 364 | 40 | 100 | 23 | 5 | 8 | 44 | 2 | 39 | 57 | .275 | .266 (+3%) | .336 (+4%) | .419 (+3%) | .756 (+3%) | 232.2 |
| 1998 | CHN | NL | 64 | 204 | 24 | 37 | 14 | 0 | 2 | 21 | 1 | 18 | 35 | .181 | .266 (-32%) | .335 (-24%) | .420 (-34%) | .755 (-29%) | -1044.2 |
| 1998 | FLO | NL | 48 | 175 | 23 | 46 | 8 | 1 | 6 | 17 | 1 | 14 | 24 | .263 | .266 (-1%) | .335 (avg) | .420 (+1%) | .755 (avg) | -1044.2 |
| 1999 | FLO | NL | 77 | 240 | 26 | 61 | 16 | 0 | 6 | 29 | 1 | 22 | 43 | .254 | .271 (-6%) | .344 (-7%) | .433 (-9%) | .778 (-8%) | -328.5 |
| 2002 | CHN | NL | 13 | 32 | 4 | 9 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 4 | .281 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 5 seasons | 316 | 1,015 | 117 | 253 | 64 | 6 | 22 | 116 | 5 | 94 | 163 | .249 | — | — | — | — | -2,185 | ||
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 (316 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 156 | 499 | 53 | 122 | 9 | 53 | .244 |
| Away | 160 | 516 | 64 | 131 | 13 | 63 | .254 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002-09-26 | CHC | CIN | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2002-09-22 | CHC | PIT | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2002-09-21 | CHC | PIT | W | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2002-09-20 | CHC | PIT | L | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2002-09-19 | CHC | NYN | L | 5 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2002-09-14 | CHC | CIN | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2002-09-13 | CHC | CIN | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2002-09-12 | CHC | CIN | L | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2002-09-11 | CHC | WSN | W | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2002-09-09 | CHC | WSN | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 1 |
| Third Base | 293 |
| Shortstop | 3 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | FLO | NL | $240,000 |
| 1998 | CHN | NL | $240,000 |
| 1997 | CHN | NL | $150,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $630,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana University-Bloomington | Bloomington | IN | 1991, 1992, 1993 |
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Rookie of the Year | NL | 11th | 1.0 | 140 | 0 |
Most Similar Players
Career comps based on counting + rate stats and primary position. Score is relative — closest peer anchors at ~98%.
Kevin Orie (highlighted) compared to peers across the same era.
Kevin Orie: the record in brief
Between the debut on April 1, 1997 and the final game on September 26, 2002, Kevin Orie built the record summarized on this page. Orie played for the Chicago Cubs (1997 through 2002) and the Florida Marlins (1998 to 1999). Orie, born on September 1, 1972, in West Chester, PA, USA, is listed as a third baseman and batted and threw right-handed. The bio gives 6 feet, 4 inches and 210 pounds. The given name on file is Kevin Leonard Orie.
Across 316 games at the plate, Orie's career line reads 253 hits in 1,015 at bats for a .249 average, plus 22 homers and 116 RBI. Reaching base at a .320 clip and slugging .389, Orie finished with a .709 OPS. Measured against the leagues Orie played in, the .249 career average compares with a .266 league average over the same seasons, 6.4% below the league. In OPS terms, Orie's .709 stands 6.6% below the league's .760. The hits column peaks at 100, in 1997. 1997 was the strongest of the full seasons by average: .275 against a league .266, a 3% edge.
Frequently Asked Questions about Kevin Orie
- What years did Kevin Orie play?
- Kevin Orie played in Major League Baseball from 1997 to 2002.
- Was Kevin Orie a pitcher?
- No. Kevin Orie was a position player (Third Baseman).
- How many home runs did Kevin Orie hit?
- Kevin Orie hit 22 career home runs with 253 hits.
- What was Kevin Orie's career batting average?
- Kevin Orie batted .249 over his career, with 253 hits in 1,015 at bats.
- How many RBI did Kevin Orie have?
- Kevin Orie drove in 116 runs in his career.
- Is Kevin Orie in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Kevin Orie has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.