Calvin Pickering

Designated Hitter · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1998-2005)

Calvin Pickering was a designated hitter who played in Major League Baseball from 1998 to 2005 for 4 teams, including the Baltimore Orioles, a span of 8 seasons. In 95 career games, he hit .223 with 59 hits, 14 home runs, and 45 RBI. His career PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of offensive impact — is 140.

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

AVG .223
HR 14
RBI 45
H 59
OPS .757
PIV 140
Position
Designated Hitter
Bats / Throws
L / L
Height / Weight
6'5" / 283 lb
Born
9/29/1976 in St. Thomas, St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands
MLB Debut
1998-09-12
Last Game
2005-04-21

Full name: Calvin Elroy Pickering

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Career Batting Statistics

Calvin Pickering — Career Batting Statistics
G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
95 264 37 59 10 1 14 45 1 43 91 .223 .329 .428 .757 140

Career AVG .223 vs. league average .266 across their career seasons — 16.1% below league average.

Career OBP .329 vs. league average .335 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .428 vs. league average .425 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS .757 vs. league average .761 across their career seasons — near league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Career Arc

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Calvin Pickering — Season-by-Season Batting
Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG Lg AVG Lg OBP Lg SLG Lg OPS PIV
1998 BAL AL 9 21 4 5 0 0 2 3 1 3 4 .238 — — — — 0.0
1999 BAL AL 23 40 4 5 1 0 1 5 0 11 16 .125 — — — — -187.3
2001 CIN NL 4 4 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 2 .250 — — — — 0.0
2001 BOS AL 17 50 4 14 1 0 3 7 0 8 13 .280 .263 (+6%) .332 (+14%) .426 (+13%) .758 (+13%) 0.0
2004 KCA AL 35 122 21 30 8 1 7 26 0 18 42 .246 .266 (-8%) .335 (+1%) .427 (+17%) .762 (+10%) 191.4
2005 KCA AL 7 27 4 4 0 0 1 3 0 3 14 .148 — — — — 0.0
Career · 6 seasons 95 264 37 59 10 1 14 45 1 43 91 .223 — — — — 4

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

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Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).

Batting — Home / Away

Calvin Pickering — Batting — Home / Away
SplitGABRHHRRBIAVG
Home461191626717.218
Away491452133728.228

Last 10 Games — Batting

Calvin Pickering — Last 10 Games — Batting
DateTmOppResABRH2B3BHRRBIBBSO
2005-04-21 KCRMINL 310000023
2005-04-19 KCRCLEW 511000003
2005-04-14 KCRSEAL 400000003
2005-04-13 KCRSEAL 100000110
2005-04-10 KCRLAAW 501000002
2005-04-08 KCRLAAW 511000101
2005-04-04 KCRDETL 411001102
2004-10-03 KCRCHWL 300000001
2004-10-02 KCRCHWW 512001200
2004-10-01 KCRCHWL 210000121

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Calvin Pickering — Career Fielding Totals by Position
Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 33 27 227 11 3 25

Season-by-Season Fielding

Calvin Pickering — Season-by-Season Fielding
Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1998 BAL 1B 5 3 31 0 1 3
1999 BAL 1B 8 5 46 2 2 8
2001 BOS 1B 12 12 90 6 0 8
2004 KCA 1B 8 7 60 3 0 6

Career Games by Position

Position Diamond

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Calvin Pickering — Career Games by Position
Position Games
First Base 33
Designated Hitter 46

Salary History

Calvin Pickering — Salary History
Year Team League Salary
2005 KCA AL $323,500
2002 BOS AL $200,000
Total Career Earnings $523,500

Calvin Pickering: the record in brief

According to the bio, Calvin Pickering debuted on September 12, 1998 and played a final game on April 21, 2005. Pickering played for the Baltimore Orioles (1998 through 1999), the Cincinnati Reds (2001), the Boston Red Sox (2001), and the Kansas City Royals (2004 to 2005). Pickering played primarily as a designated hitter and threw and hit left-handed. Born on September 29, 1976, in St. Thomas, St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands, Pickering was listed at 6-foot-5 and 283 pounds. Pickering's full given name, per the bio, is Calvin Elroy Pickering.

Across 95 games at the plate, Pickering's career line reads 59 hits in 264 at bats for a .223 average, along with 14 home runs and 45 runs batted in. Pickering got on base at a .329 rate and slugged .428 (.757 OPS). Measured against the leagues Pickering played in, the .223 career average compares with a .266 league average over the same seasons, 16.1% below the league. The hits column peaks at 30, in 2004.

Frequently Asked Questions about Calvin Pickering

What years did Calvin Pickering play?
Calvin Pickering played in Major League Baseball from 1998 to 2005.
Was Calvin Pickering a pitcher?
No. Calvin Pickering was a position player (Designated Hitter).
How many home runs did Calvin Pickering hit?
Calvin Pickering hit 14 career home runs with 59 hits.
What was Calvin Pickering's career batting average?
Calvin Pickering batted .223 over his career, with 59 hits in 264 at bats.
How many RBI did Calvin Pickering have?
Calvin Pickering drove in 45 runs in his career.
Is Calvin Pickering in the Hall of Fame?
No. Calvin Pickering has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.