Kelby Tomlinson
Second Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2015-2018)
Kelby Tomlinson was a second baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 2015 to 2018 for the San Francisco Giants, a span of 4 seasons. In 273 career games, he hit .265 with 164 hits, 3 home runs, and 47 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
- Second Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'2" / 175 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2015-08-03
- Last Game
- 2018-09-30
Full name: Kelby Aaron Tomlinson
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 273 | 618 | 77 | 164 | 18 | 7 | 3 | 47 | 19 | 58 | 139 | .265 | .331 | .332 | .663 | -825 |
Career AVG .265 vs. league average .253 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .331 vs. league average .320 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .332 vs. league average .414 across their career seasons — 19.9% below league average.
Career OPS .663 vs. league average .735 across their career seasons — 9.8% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
Click a stat to plot it across every season.
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | SFN | NL | 54 | 178 | 23 | 54 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 20 | 5 | 14 | 40 | .303 | .254 (+19%) | .316 (+13%) | .404 (avg) | .721 (+6%) | 206.2 |
| 2016 | SFN | NL | 52 | 106 | 13 | 31 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 5 | 12 | 18 | .292 | .255 (+15%) | .321 (+15%) | .417 (-21%) | .738 (-5%) | -30.2 |
| 2017 | SFN | NL | 104 | 194 | 32 | 50 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 11 | 9 | 23 | 46 | .258 | .254 (+1%) | .324 (+2%) | .425 (-26%) | .750 (-14%) | -400.8 |
| 2018 | SFN | NL | 63 | 140 | 9 | 29 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 9 | 35 | .207 | .247 (-16%) | .318 (-17%) | .409 (-35%) | .727 (-27%) | -600.6 |
| Career · 4 seasons | 273 | 618 | 77 | 164 | 18 | 7 | 3 | 47 | 19 | 58 | 139 | .265 | — | — | — | — | -825 | ||
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 (273 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 136 | 305 | 42 | 84 | 3 | 31 | .275 |
| Away | 137 | 313 | 35 | 80 | 0 | 16 | .256 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-09-30 | SFG | LAD | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018-09-29 | SFG | LAD | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018-09-28 | SFG | LAD | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018-09-26 | SFG | SDP | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018-09-25 | SFG | SDP | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018-09-22 | SFG | STL | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018-09-18 | SFG | SDP | W | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 2018-09-10 | SFG | ATL | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2018-09-08 | SFG | MIL | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2018-09-03 | SFG | COL | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 124 | 103 | 193 | 282 | 14 | 71 |
| 3B | 30 | 13 | 8 | 39 | 1 | 2 |
| OF | 12 | 4 | 16 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| SS | 32 | 19 | 22 | 55 | 3 | 14 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | SFN | 2B | 50 | 46 | 82 | 130 | 4 | 30 |
| 2015 | SFN | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | SFN | 2B | 19 | 17 | 21 | 43 | 1 | 9 |
| 2016 | SFN | 3B | 3 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | SFN | OF | 3 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | SFN | SS | 7 | 4 | 2 | 9 | 2 | 2 |
| 2017 | SFN | 2B | 20 | 17 | 30 | 39 | 3 | 9 |
| 2017 | SFN | 3B | 24 | 11 | 6 | 29 | 1 | 2 |
| 2017 | SFN | OF | 9 | 2 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | SFN | SS | 11 | 8 | 5 | 18 | 1 | 4 |
| 2018 | SFN | 2B | 35 | 23 | 60 | 70 | 6 | 23 |
| 2018 | SFN | 3B | 3 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | SFN | SS | 13 | 7 | 15 | 28 | 0 | 8 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 124 |
| Third Base | 30 |
| Shortstop | 32 |
| Left Field | 12 |
Salary History
Kelby Tomlinson's recorded salaries total $512,500 over 1 season, in 2016. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Tomlinson's career ran from 2015 to 2018. His seasons after 2016 are not included, and no salary is recorded for 2015.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | SFN | NL | $512,500 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $512,500 | ||
Kelby Tomlinson: the record in brief
The profile opens with Kelby Tomlinson's first major league game on August 3, 2015; the last one listed came on September 30, 2018. Tomlinson's only club in the season tables is the San Francisco Giants. Born on June 16, 1990, in Chickasha, OK, USA, Tomlinson is listed as a second baseman and both batted and threw right-handed. Size on record: 6-foot-2 and 175 pounds. Tomlinson's full given name, per the bio, is Kelby Aaron Tomlinson.
In 273 games and 618 at bats, Tomlinson batted .265 with 164 hits, along with 3 homers and 47 runs batted in. The on-base percentage is .331 and the slugging percentage .332, for an OPS of .663. The .265 career average is close to the .253 the league hit across the same seasons. In OPS terms, Tomlinson's .663 stands 9.8% below the league's .735. 2015 produced Tomlinson's most hits, 54 of them for the San Francisco Giants. The Lg AVG column puts Tomlinson's 2015 at .303 against .254, the widest margin among the busiest seasons at 19%. Tomlinson was above the league average in every compared season except 2018.
Frequently Asked Questions about Kelby Tomlinson
- What years did Kelby Tomlinson play?
- Kelby Tomlinson played in Major League Baseball from 2015 to 2018.
- Was Kelby Tomlinson a pitcher?
- No. Kelby Tomlinson was a position player (Second Baseman).
- How many home runs did Kelby Tomlinson hit?
- Kelby Tomlinson hit 3 career home runs with 164 hits.
- What teams did Kelby Tomlinson play for?
- Kelby Tomlinson played for one team, the San Francisco Giants (2015–2018).
- What were Kelby Tomlinson's career stats?
- In 273 games, Kelby Tomlinson had 164 hits, 3 home runs, 47 RBI, 77 runs, and 19 stolen bases, with a .265 batting average.
- How much did Kelby Tomlinson earn in his career?
- Kelby Tomlinson's recorded salaries total $512,500 over 1 season, in 2016. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Tomlinson's career ran from 2015 to 2018. His seasons after 2016 are not included, and no salary is recorded for 2015.
- What was Kelby Tomlinson's salary?
- Kelby Tomlinson's recorded salary was $512,500 in 2016.
- What position did Kelby Tomlinson play?
- Kelby Tomlinson played primarily as a second baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Kelby Tomlinson and how much did he weigh?
- Kelby Tomlinson was listed at 6 feet 2 inches and 175 pounds.
- How many home runs did Kelby Tomlinson hit each season?
- Kelby Tomlinson's home runs by season: 2 in 2015, 0 in 2016, 1 in 2017, and 0 in 2018. His most in one season was 2, in 2015.
- What was Kelby Tomlinson's career batting average?
- Kelby Tomlinson batted .265 over his career, with 164 hits in 618 at bats.
- How many RBI did Kelby Tomlinson have?
- Kelby Tomlinson drove in 47 runs in his career.
- Is Kelby Tomlinson in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Kelby Tomlinson has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.