Kevin Polcovich
Shortstop · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1997-1998)
Kevin Polcovich was a shortstop who played in Major League Baseball from 1997 to 1998 for the Pittsburgh Pirates, a span of 2 seasons. In 165 career games, he hit .234 with 107 hits, 4 home runs, and 35 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
- Shortstop
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'9" / 170 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1997-05-17
- Last Game
- 1998-09-22
Full name: Kevin Michael Polcovich
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 165 | 457 | 55 | 107 | 28 | 1 | 4 | 35 | 6 | 36 | 78 | .234 | .307 | .326 | .633 | -1,210 |
Career AVG .234 vs. league average .266 across their career seasons — 12.1% below league average.
Career OBP .307 vs. league average .336 across their career seasons — 8.7% below league average.
Career SLG .326 vs. league average .420 across their career seasons — 22.3% below league average.
Career OPS .633 vs. league average .756 across their career seasons — 16.3% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | PIT | NL | 84 | 245 | 37 | 67 | 16 | 1 | 4 | 21 | 2 | 21 | 45 | .273 | .266 (+2%) | .336 (+4%) | .419 (-6%) | .756 (-1%) | -11.9 |
| 1998 | PIT | NL | 81 | 212 | 18 | 40 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 4 | 15 | 33 | .189 | .266 (-29%) | .335 (-24%) | .420 (-42%) | .755 (-34%) | -1198.6 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 165 | 457 | 55 | 107 | 28 | 1 | 4 | 35 | 6 | 36 | 78 | .234 | — | — | — | — | -1,210 | ||
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 (165 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 87 | 237 | 25 | 58 | 0 | 16 | .245 |
| Away | 78 | 220 | 30 | 49 | 4 | 19 | .223 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-09-22 | PIT | SFG | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1998-09-18 | PIT | HOU | L | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1998-09-15 | PIT | STL | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998-09-15 | PIT | STL | W | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998-09-12 | PIT | PHI | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1998-09-11 | PIT | PHI | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998-09-09 | PIT | CHC | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1998-09-08 | PIT | MIL | W | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998-09-07 | PIT | MIL | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1998-09-06 | PIT | CHC | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 17 |
| Third Base | 9 |
| Shortstop | 134 |
Salary History
Kevin Polcovich's recorded salaries total $350,000 over 2 seasons, 1997 to 1998. Polcovich's career, 1997 to 1998, falls within 1985 to 2016, the years the salary data covers.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | PIT | NL | $200,000 |
| 1997 | PIT | NL | $150,000 |
| Total recorded salary | $350,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gulf Coast Community College | Panama City | FL | 1989, 1990 |
| University of Florida | Gainesville | FL | 1991, 1992 |
Kevin Polcovich: the record in brief
Between the debut on May 17, 1997 and the final game on September 22, 1998, Kevin Polcovich built the record summarized on this page. Polcovich's only club in the season tables is the Pittsburgh Pirates. Polcovich is listed as a shortstop at 5 feet, 9 inches and 170 pounds. The bio says Polcovich batted and threw right-handed. The recorded birth is June 28, 1970, in Auburn, NY, USA. Kevin Polcovich was the playing name; the full given name is Kevin Michael.
Across 165 games at the plate, Polcovich's career line reads 107 hits in 457 at bats for a .234 average, adding 4 home runs and 35 runs batted in. The on-base percentage is .307 and the slugging percentage .326, for an OPS of .633. Measured against the leagues Polcovich played in, the .234 career average compares with a .266 league average over the same seasons, 12.1% below the league. The highest hit total in a season was 67, in 1997. Among the seasons with the heaviest workload, the best average was .273 in 1997, 2% above that year's league mark of .266.
Frequently Asked Questions about Kevin Polcovich
- What years did Kevin Polcovich play?
- Kevin Polcovich played in Major League Baseball from 1997 to 1998.
- Was Kevin Polcovich a pitcher?
- No. Kevin Polcovich was a position player (Shortstop).
- How many home runs did Kevin Polcovich hit?
- Kevin Polcovich hit 4 career home runs with 107 hits.
- What teams did Kevin Polcovich play for?
- Kevin Polcovich played for one team, the Pittsburgh Pirates (1997–1998).
- What were Kevin Polcovich's career stats?
- In 165 games, Kevin Polcovich had 107 hits, 4 home runs, 35 RBI, 55 runs, and 6 stolen bases, with a .234 batting average.
- How much did Kevin Polcovich earn in his career?
- Kevin Polcovich's recorded salaries total $350,000 over 2 seasons, 1997 to 1998. Polcovich's career, 1997 to 1998, falls within 1985 to 2016, the years the salary data covers.
- What was Kevin Polcovich's salary?
- Kevin Polcovich's last recorded salary was $200,000, in 1998. His highest recorded salary was $200,000, in 1998, and his lowest was $150,000, in 1997. The Salary History table lists each season from 1997 to 1998.
- What position did Kevin Polcovich play?
- Kevin Polcovich played primarily as a shortstop, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Kevin Polcovich and how much did he weigh?
- Kevin Polcovich was listed at 5 feet 9 inches and 170 pounds.
- How many home runs did Kevin Polcovich hit each season?
- Kevin Polcovich's home runs by season: 4 in 1997 and 0 in 1998. His most in one season was 4, in 1997.
- What was Kevin Polcovich's career batting average?
- Kevin Polcovich batted .234 over his career, with 107 hits in 457 at bats.
- How many RBI did Kevin Polcovich have?
- Kevin Polcovich drove in 35 runs in his career.
- Is Kevin Polcovich in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Kevin Polcovich has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.