Kelly Stinnett
Born: 2/14/1970 in Lawton, OK, USA
MLB Debut: 1994-04-05 | Final Game: 2007-09-30
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 195 lbs
Full name: Kelly Lee Stinnett
Biography
Kelly Stinnett, born in 1970, was a professional baseball player who had a career spanning from 1994 to 2007. Primarily known as a position player, Stinnett made his mark in Major League Baseball during a time characterized by offensive power and the emergence of modern hitting techniques. Over the course of his career, he played in 734 games, accumulating 476 hits and 65 home runs, while driving in 230 runs with a batting average of .234. His ability to contribute both offensively and defensively made him a valuable asset to the teams he played for.
Stinnett played for several Major League teams, including the New York Mets, Kansas City Royals, and the Cincinnati Reds, showcasing versatility and resilience throughout his time in the league. He demonstrated speed on the bases with a total of 10 stolen bases, reflecting the dynamic style of play that was becoming prevalent in the late 1990s and early 2000s. While his career statistics may not place him among the game's elite, Stinnett's journey through the Major Leagues serves as a testament to the hard work and determination required to succeed at the highest level of professional baseball.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 734 | 2033 | 228 | 476 | 91 | 4 | 65 | 230 | 10 | 196 | 567 | 0.234 | 0.313 | 0.379 | 0.692 | -2750.5 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | NYN | NL | 47 | 150 | 20 | 38 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 14 | 2 | 11 | 28 | 0.253 | -270.8 |
| 1995 | NYN | NL | 77 | 196 | 23 | 43 | 8 | 1 | 4 | 18 | 2 | 29 | 65 | 0.219 | -324.5 |
| 1996 | ATL | AL | 14 | 26 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 11 | 0.077 | 0.0 |
| 1997 | ATL | AL | 30 | 36 | 2 | 9 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 9 | 0.250 | 0.0 |
| 1998 | AZ | NL | 92 | 274 | 35 | 71 | 14 | 1 | 11 | 34 | 0 | 35 | 74 | 0.259 | 316.4 |
| 1999 | AZ | NL | 88 | 284 | 36 | 66 | 13 | 0 | 14 | 38 | 2 | 24 | 83 | 0.232 | -413.4 |
| 2000 | AZ | NL | 76 | 240 | 22 | 52 | 7 | 0 | 8 | 33 | 0 | 19 | 56 | 0.217 | -850.6 |
| 2001 | CIN | NL | 63 | 187 | 27 | 48 | 11 | 0 | 9 | 25 | 2 | 17 | 61 | 0.257 | 164.9 |
| 2002 | CIN | NL | 34 | 93 | 10 | 21 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 13 | 2 | 15 | 25 | 0.226 | -54.3 |
| 2003 | CIN | NL | 60 | 179 | 14 | 41 | 13 | 0 | 3 | 19 | 0 | 13 | 51 | 0.229 | -477.6 |
| 2003 | PHI | NL | 7 | 7 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.429 | -477.6 |
| 2004 | KCR | AL | 20 | 59 | 10 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 5 | 16 | 0.305 | 124.4 |
| 2005 | AZ | NL | 59 | 129 | 15 | 32 | 4 | 0 | 6 | 12 | 0 | 12 | 32 | 0.248 | -32.3 |
| 2006 | NYY | AL | 34 | 79 | 6 | 18 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 0 | 5 | 29 | 0.228 | -325.4 |
| 2006 | NYN | NL | 7 | 12 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0.083 | -325.4 |
| 2007 | STL | NL | 26 | 82 | 7 | 13 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 22 | 0.159 | -607.4 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 14 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0.143 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | NLDS2 | ARI | 4 | 14 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0.143 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C | 679 | 563 | 3734 | 262 | 67 | 34 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | NYN | C | 44 | 41 | 211 | 20 | 5 | 2 |
| 1995 | NYN | C | 67 | 59 | 380 | 22 | 7 | 1 |
| 1996 | ML4 | C | 14 | 8 | 46 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| 1997 | ML4 | C | 25 | 9 | 81 | 5 | 1 | 1 |
| 1998 | ARI | C | 86 | 78 | 458 | 37 | 8 | 3 |
| 1999 | ARI | C | 86 | 79 | 549 | 37 | 6 | 7 |
| 2000 | ARI | C | 74 | 68 | 539 | 40 | 6 | 4 |
| 2001 | CIN | C | 59 | 51 | 322 | 21 | 12 | 3 |
| 2002 | CIN | C | 30 | 27 | 189 | 14 | 2 | 3 |
| 2003 | CIN | C | 50 | 44 | 262 | 21 | 2 | 3 |
| 2003 | PHI | C | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004 | KCA | C | 20 | 17 | 97 | 4 | 3 | 0 |
| 2005 | ARI | C | 56 | 34 | 237 | 15 | 6 | 2 |
| 2006 | NYA | C | 34 | 24 | 169 | 10 | 2 | 3 |
| 2006 | NYN | C | 7 | 4 | 35 | 5 | 1 | 1 |
| 2007 | SLN | C | 26 | 20 | 153 | 9 | 4 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 679 |
| Designated Hitter | 4 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | NYA | AL | $650,000 |
| 2004 | KCA | AL | $500,000 |
| 2003 | CIN | NL | $1,300,000 |
| 2002 | CIN | NL | $1,000,000 |
| 2001 | CIN | NL | $500,000 |
| 2000 | ARI | NL | $1,000,000 |
| 1999 | ARI | NL | $750,000 |
| 1998 | ARI | NL | $275,000 |
| 1996 | ML4 | AL | $147,500 |
| 1995 | NYN | NL | $125,000 |
| 1994 | NYN | NL | $109,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $6,356,500 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seminole State College | Seminole | OK | 1989, 1990 |