Kevin Polcovich, baseball player, 1997-1998

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

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

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