Kevin Polcovich
Born: 6/28/1970 in Auburn, NY, USA
MLB Debut: 1997-05-17 | Final Game: 1998-09-22
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 170 lbs
Full name: Kevin Michael Polcovich
Biography
Kevin Polcovich was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball during the late 1990s. Born in 1970, he played primarily as a position player and had a career that spanned from 1997 to 1998. Over the course of his brief time in the majors, Polcovich appeared in 165 games, accumulating 107 hits, 4 home runs, and 35 RBIs. His batting average stood at .234, and he showcased his speed on the bases with 6 stolen bases.
Polcovich's playing style was characterized by his versatility and tenacity, contributing to teams in both offensive and defensive capacities. He navigated the competitive landscape of MLB during a time marked by increasing power-hitting and offensive production, which made his contributions particularly valuable. Though his career was not long, Polcovich's dedication to the game and his role as a reliable utility player remain a part of the fabric of the teams he played for.
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 | 0.234 | 0.307 | 0.326 | 0.633 | -1392.1 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | PIT | NL | 84 | 245 | 37 | 67 | 16 | 1 | 4 | 21 | 2 | 21 | 45 | 0.273 | -13.7 |
| 1998 | PIT | NL | 81 | 212 | 18 | 40 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 4 | 15 | 33 | 0.189 | -1378.4 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 17 | 8 | 19 | 37 | 0 | 10 |
| 3B | 9 | 4 | 2 | 17 | 0 | 1 |
| SS | 134 | 120 | 180 | 407 | 32 | 70 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | PIT | 2B | 2 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1997 | PIT | 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997 | PIT | SS | 80 | 75 | 121 | 248 | 12 | 38 |
| 1998 | PIT | 2B | 15 | 7 | 15 | 37 | 0 | 9 |
| 1998 | PIT | 3B | 8 | 4 | 2 | 17 | 0 | 1 |
| 1998 | PIT | SS | 54 | 45 | 59 | 159 | 20 | 32 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 17 |
| Third Base | 9 |
| Shortstop | 134 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | PIT | NL | $200,000 |
| 1997 | PIT | NL | $150,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $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 |