Ka'ai Tom
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2021-2022)
Ka'ai Tom was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 2021 to 2022 for the Athletics, the Pittsburgh Pirates, and the San Francisco Giants, a span of 2 seasons. In 49 career games, he hit .138 with 15 hits, 2 home runs, and 12 RBI.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Outfielder
- Bats / Throws
- L / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'9" / 185 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2021-04-01
- Last Game
- 2022-04-29
Full name: Blaze Ka'ai Tom
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 49 | 109 | 10 | 15 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 12 | 1 | 17 | 36 | .138 | .276 | .229 | .505 | -289 |
Career AVG .138 vs. league average .243 across their career seasons — 43.4% below league average.
Career OBP .276 vs. league average .314 across their career seasons — 12.2% below league average.
Career SLG .229 vs. league average .403 across their career seasons — 43.1% below league average.
Career OPS .505 vs. league average .717 across their career seasons — 29.5% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | OAK | AL | 9 | 16 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6 | .062 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2021 | PIT | NL | 39 | 92 | 9 | 14 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 11 | 1 | 17 | 30 | .152 | .243 (-38%) | .317 (-3%) | .410 (-36%) | .727 (-22%) | 0.0 |
| 2022 | SFN | NL | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 49 | 109 | 10 | 15 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 12 | 1 | 17 | 36 | .138 | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | OAK | AL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | — | 0 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (50 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 30 | 62 | 6 | 8 | 1 | 7 | .129 |
| Away | 19 | 47 | 4 | 7 | 1 | 5 | .149 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 1 | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-04-29 | SFG | WAS | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021-07-01 | PIT | MIL | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2021-06-30 | PIT | COL | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| 2021-06-29 | PIT | COL | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2021-06-26 | PIT | STL | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021-06-23 | PIT | CHW | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2021-06-19 | PIT | CLE | W | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2021-06-18 | PIT | CLE | W | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2021-06-16 | PIT | WAS | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021-06-15 | PIT | WAS | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Last 1 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-04-04 | OAK | HOU | — | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 1 |
| Left Field | 32 |
| Right Field | 5 |
| Designated Hitter | 2 |
Ka'ai Tom: the record in brief
According to the bio, Ka'ai Tom debuted on April 1, 2021 and played a final game on April 29, 2022. By club, Tom's seasons break down as the Oakland Athletics (2021), the Pittsburgh Pirates (2021), and the San Francisco Giants (2022). Tom is listed as an outfielder at 5-foot-9 and 185 pounds. The bio says Tom hit left-handed while throwing right-handed. Tom was born on May 29, 1994, in Honolulu, HI, USA. The bio lists the given name Blaze Ka'ai.
The batting record for Tom: 49 games, 15 hits in 109 at bats, and a .138 average; the totals also include 2 home runs and 12 RBI. The on-base percentage is .276 and the slugging percentage .229, for an OPS of .505. The league as a whole hit .243 across Tom's seasons, which puts the .138 career mark 43.4% below average. The OPS comparison is .505 to a league .717, 29.5% below average. 2021 produced Tom's most hits, 14 of them for the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Frequently Asked Questions about Ka'ai Tom
- What years did Ka'ai Tom play?
- Ka'ai Tom played in Major League Baseball from 2021 to 2022.
- Was Ka'ai Tom a pitcher?
- No. Ka'ai Tom was a position player (Outfielder), though he did pitch in 1 career game.
- How many home runs did Ka'ai Tom hit?
- Ka'ai Tom hit 2 career home runs with 15 hits.
- What teams did Ka'ai Tom play for?
- Ka'ai Tom played for 3 teams: the Oakland Athletics (2021), the Pittsburgh Pirates (2021), and the San Francisco Giants (2022).
- What were Ka'ai Tom's career stats?
- In 49 games, Ka'ai Tom had 15 hits, 2 home runs, 12 RBI, 10 runs, and 1 stolen bases, with a .138 batting average.
- What position did Ka'ai Tom play?
- Ka'ai Tom played primarily as an outfielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Ka'ai Tom and how much did he weigh?
- Ka'ai Tom was listed at 5 feet 9 inches and 185 pounds.
- How many home runs did Ka'ai Tom hit each season?
- Ka'ai Tom's home runs by season: 2 in 2021 and 0 in 2022. His most in one season was 2, in 2021.
- What was Ka'ai Tom's career batting average?
- Ka'ai Tom batted .138 over his career, with 15 hits in 109 at bats.
- How many RBI did Ka'ai Tom have?
- Ka'ai Tom drove in 12 runs in his career.
- What was Ka'ai Tom's career ERA?
- Ka'ai Tom finished with a 0.00 career ERA, going 0-0 with 0 strikeouts.
- Is Ka'ai Tom in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Ka'ai Tom has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.