Kevin Russo, baseball player, 2010-2010

Kevin Russo

Born: 7/8/1984 in West Babylon, NY, USA

MLB Debut: 2010-05-08 | Final Game: 2010-09-23

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Kevin Alexander Russo

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Biography

Kevin Russo, born in 1984, was a professional baseball player who played as a position player in Major League Baseball (MLB) during the 2010 season. He made his debut on May 8, 2010, and concluded his brief MLB career on September 23, 2010. Over the course of his time in the league, Russo appeared in 31 games, where he recorded 9 hits and drove in 4 runs, resulting in a batting average of .184. While he did not hit any home runs, he showcased his speed on the base paths with 1 stolen base. Russo's career unfolded during a time when the game was witnessing a blend of rising offensive statistics and evolving player athleticism. Although his tenure in the major leagues was short, his contributions to the teams he played for reflected the determination and grit often associated with players striving to make their mark in a highly competitive environment. After retiring, Russo's journey emphasized the challenges and aspirations of many players in the MLB, particularly those who navigate the complexities of a brief but impactful career.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
31 49 5 9 2 0 0 4 1 3 9 0.184 0.245 0.224 0.470 -288.6

Career AVG .184 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — 28.6% below league average.

Career OBP .245 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — 24.6% below league average.

Career SLG .224 vs. league average .403 across their career seasons — 44.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.470 vs. league average 0.728 across their career seasons — 35.5% below league average.

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
2010 NYY AL 31 49 5 9 2 0 0 4 1 3 9 0.184 — — — — -288.6

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 2 0 2 1 0 0
3B 16 3 4 6 0 1
OF 11 10 14 0 1 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2010 NYA 2B 2 0 2 1 0 0
2010 NYA 3B 16 3 4 6 0 1
2010 NYA OF 11 10 14 0 1 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 2
Third Base 16
Left Field 11

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Baylor University Waco TX 2005, 2006