Kevin Seitzer, baseball player, 1986-1997

Kevin Seitzer

Born: 3/26/1962 in Springfield, IL, USA

MLB Debut: 1986-09-03 | Final Game: 1997-09-28

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Kevin Lee Seitzer

Biography

Kevin Seitzer was a prominent Major League Baseball player whose career spanned from 1986 to 1997. Born in 1962, he established himself as a skilled position player, known for his exceptional batting ability and versatility on the field. Over the course of his career, Seitzer played in 1,439 games, amassing 1,557 hits and posting a commendable batting average of .295. His offensive contributions included 74 home runs and 613 runs batted in, along with 80 stolen bases, showcasing his ability to impact the game both at the plate and on the bases. Seitzer was selected as an All-Star twice during his career, reflecting his status as one of the top players of his era. He played in a time when offensive production was highly valued, and his consistent hitting and on-base skills made him a key asset for the teams he played for, including the Kansas City Royals and the Milwaukee Brewers. His approach to hitting, characterized by a keen eye and disciplined plate appearances, contributed to his success and left a lasting impression on the game. After retiring, Seitzer transitioned into coaching, continuing to influence the next generation of baseball players with the knowledge and skills he developed throughout his accomplished career.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
1439 5278 739 1557 285 35 74 613 80 669 617 0.295 0.375 0.404 0.780 9519.8

Season-by-Season Batting

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0.3 0 0 0 0 1 0.00 0

Season-by-Season Pitching

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
10 26 1 5 1 0 0 4 3 6 0.192

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1997 ALDS1 CLE 1 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000
1997 ALCS CLE 4 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 0.000
1997 WS CLE 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000
1996 ALDS1 CLE 4 17 1 5 1 0 0 4 2 4 0.294

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 241 208 1863 180 13 221
2B 15 10 23 30 1 7
3B 1051 1014 696 1920 142 189
OF 16 9 25 1 0 0
P 1 0 0 0 0 0
SS 7 1 6 6 0 2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 1
First Base 240
Second Base 15
Third Base 1051
Shortstop 7
Left Field 14
Center Field 1
Right Field 1
Designated Hitter 126

Awards & Honors

Year Award Notes
1987 Player of the Week Week of 1987-08-01

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1997 CLE AL $1,220,000
1996 ML4 AL $1,150,000
1995 ML4 AL $938,890
1994 ML4 AL $675,000
1993 ML4 AL $109,000
1993 OAK AL $600,000
1992 ML4 AL $109,000
1991 KCA AL $1,625,000
1990 KCA AL $1,001,250
1989 KCA AL $340,000
1988 KCA AL $175,000
1987 KCA AL $62,500
Total Career Earnings $8,005,640

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Eastern Illinois University Charleston IL 1981, 1982, 1983

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
1987 Most Valuable Player AL 20th 5.0 392 0
1987 Rookie of the Year AL 2nd 64.0 140 0