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
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | SFN | NL | $512,500 |
| Total Career Earnings | $512,500 | ||
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 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.