Ken Singleton
Born: 6/10/1947 in New York, NY, USA
MLB Debut: 1970-06-24 | Final Game: 1984-09-25
Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 210 lbs
Full name: Kenneth Wayne Singleton
Biography
Ken Singleton was a prominent figure in Major League Baseball during his career from 1970 to 1984. Born in 1947, he established himself as a versatile and powerful position player, known for his ability to hit for both average and power. Over the course of his career, Singleton played in 2,082 games, accumulating 2,029 hits, 246 home runs, and driving in 1,065 runs with a commendable batting average of .282. His offensive prowess was complemented by his solid base running, as he recorded 21 stolen bases throughout his time in the league.
Singleton's contributions were recognized with three All-Star selections, highlighting his status as one of the top players of his era. He played during a transformative period in baseball, where the game was evolving with a greater emphasis on power hitting, and he adapted well to these changing dynamics. His ability to produce consistently at the plate made him a key asset for his teams, and he remains a respected figure in baseball history for his achievements and impact on the game.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2082 | 7189 | 985 | 2029 | 317 | 25 | 246 | 1065 | 21 | 1263 | 1246 | 0.282 | 0.388 | 0.436 | 0.824 | 29322.3 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | NYN | NL | 69 | 198 | 22 | 52 | 8 | 0 | 5 | 26 | 1 | 30 | 48 | 0.263 | 229.6 |
| 1971 | NYN | NL | 115 | 298 | 34 | 73 | 5 | 0 | 13 | 46 | 0 | 61 | 64 | 0.245 | 941.7 |
| 1972 | WSN | NL | 142 | 507 | 77 | 139 | 23 | 2 | 14 | 50 | 5 | 70 | 99 | 0.274 | 1745.8 |
| 1973 | WSN | NL | 162 | 560 | 100 | 169 | 26 | 2 | 23 | 103 | 2 | 123 | 91 | 0.302 | 3840.7 |
| 1974 | WSN | NL | 148 | 511 | 68 | 141 | 20 | 2 | 9 | 74 | 5 | 93 | 84 | 0.276 | 1370.5 |
| 1975 | BAL | AL | 155 | 586 | 88 | 176 | 37 | 4 | 15 | 55 | 3 | 118 | 82 | 0.300 | 3287.2 |
| 1976 | BAL | AL | 154 | 544 | 62 | 151 | 25 | 2 | 13 | 70 | 2 | 79 | 76 | 0.278 | 1575.9 |
| 1977 | BAL | AL | 152 | 536 | 90 | 176 | 24 | 0 | 24 | 99 | 0 | 107 | 101 | 0.328 | 3823.7 |
| 1978 | BAL | AL | 149 | 502 | 67 | 147 | 21 | 2 | 20 | 81 | 0 | 98 | 94 | 0.293 | 2866.0 |
| 1979 | BAL | AL | 159 | 570 | 93 | 168 | 29 | 1 | 35 | 111 | 3 | 109 | 118 | 0.295 | 3766.6 |
| 1980 | BAL | AL | 156 | 583 | 85 | 177 | 28 | 3 | 24 | 104 | 0 | 92 | 94 | 0.304 | 3096.1 |
| 1981 | BAL | AL | 103 | 363 | 48 | 101 | 16 | 1 | 13 | 49 | 0 | 61 | 59 | 0.278 | 1416.5 |
| 1982 | BAL | AL | 156 | 561 | 71 | 141 | 27 | 2 | 14 | 77 | 0 | 86 | 93 | 0.251 | 502.5 |
| 1983 | BAL | AL | 151 | 507 | 52 | 140 | 21 | 3 | 18 | 84 | 0 | 99 | 83 | 0.276 | 2077.5 |
| 1984 | BAL | AL | 111 | 363 | 28 | 78 | 7 | 1 | 6 | 36 | 0 | 37 | 60 | 0.215 | -1217.9 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 | 57 | 5 | 19 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 6 | 10 | 0.333 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | ALCS | BAL | 4 | 12 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0.250 |
| 1983 | WS | BAL | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0.000 |
| 1979 | ALCS | BAL | 4 | 16 | 4 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0.375 |
| 1979 | WS | BAL | 7 | 28 | 1 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 0.357 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OF | 1538 | 1514 | 2684 | 82 | 57 | 17 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | NYN | OF | 51 | 49 | 90 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 1971 | NYN | OF | 96 | 80 | 143 | 5 | 4 | 0 |
| 1972 | MON | OF | 137 | 137 | 236 | 9 | 7 | 3 |
| 1973 | MON | OF | 161 | 159 | 278 | 20 | 5 | 3 |
| 1974 | MON | OF | 143 | 142 | 224 | 7 | 11 | 0 |
| 1975 | BAL | OF | 155 | 153 | 283 | 9 | 3 | 2 |
| 1976 | BAL | OF | 134 | 134 | 278 | 9 | 5 | 2 |
| 1977 | BAL | OF | 150 | 150 | 278 | 8 | 4 | 2 |
| 1978 | BAL | OF | 140 | 139 | 244 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| 1979 | BAL | OF | 143 | 143 | 247 | 8 | 5 | 2 |
| 1980 | BAL | OF | 151 | 151 | 248 | 3 | 4 | 1 |
| 1981 | BAL | OF | 72 | 72 | 125 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 1982 | BAL | OF | 5 | 5 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 246 |
| Center Field | 3 |
| Right Field | 1311 |
| Designated Hitter | 477 |
Awards & Honors
| Year | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Roberto Clemente Award | |
| 1981 | Player of the Month | April |
| 1981 | Player of the Week | Week of 1981-04-24 |
| 1979 | TSN All-Star | OF |
| 1975 | Player of the Week | Week of 1975-08-15 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hofstra University | Hempstead | NY | 1966 |
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Most Valuable Player | AL | 23th | 3.0 | 392 | 0 |
| 1980 | Most Valuable Player | AL | 21th | 4.0 | 392 | 0 |
| 1979 | Most Valuable Player | AL | 2nd | 241.0 | 392 | 3 |
| 1978 | Most Valuable Player | AL | 34th | 2.0 | 392 | 0 |
| 1977 | Most Valuable Player | AL | 3rd | 200.0 | 392 | 3 |
| 1975 | Most Valuable Player | AL | 10th | 44.0 | 336 | 0 |
| 1973 | Most Valuable Player | NL | 9th | 52.0 | 336 | 0 |