Ken Singleton, baseball player, 246 home runs, 1970-1984

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

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

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