Kal Segrist
Born: 4/14/1931 in Greenville, TX, USA
Died: 6/26/2015 in Lubbock, TX, USA
MLB Debut: 1952-07-16 | Final Game: 1955-09-25
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 180 lbs
Full name: Kal Hill Segrist
Biography
Kal Segrist was a professional baseball player born in 1931, whose career spanned from 1952 until 1955. Primarily known as a position player, Segrist played in a total of 20 games at the Major League level. His time in the league came during a transitional period in baseball, marked by the increasing integration of players and the rise of new playing styles that would define the game in the years to come.
Throughout his brief career, Segrist recorded 4 hits and 1 RBI, finishing with a batting average of .125. Despite not hitting any home runs and not stealing any bases, his participation in Major League Baseball during the early 1950s places him among a unique group of athletes who experienced the sport during a pivotal time. Though his career was short-lived, Segrist's contributions to the game reflect the challenges and dynamics of a player striving to make an impact in a rapidly evolving baseball landscape.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 | 32 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 0.125 | 0.243 | 0.125 | 0.368 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1952 | NYY | AL | 13 | 23 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0.043 | 0.0 |
| 1955 | BAL | AL | 7 | 9 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0.333 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2B | 12 | 0 | 14 | 20 | 1 | 5 |
| 3B | 4 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1952 | NYA | 2B | 11 | 0 | 14 | 19 | 1 | 5 |
| 1952 | NYA | 3B | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1955 | BAL | 1B | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1955 | BAL | 2B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1955 | BAL | 3B | 3 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 1 |
| Second Base | 12 |
| Third Base | 4 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Texas at Austin | Austin | TX | 1950 |