Kelby Tomlinson
Born: 6/16/1990 in Chickasha, OK, USA
MLB Debut: 2015-08-03 | Final Game: 2018-09-30
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 175 lbs
Full name: Kelby Aaron Tomlinson
Biography
Kelby Tomlinson was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 2015 to 2018. Born in 1990, he played primarily as a position player, appearing in 273 games throughout his career. Tomlinson was known for his versatility on the field, showcasing the ability to play multiple infield positions, which contributed to his value as a role player during his time in the league.
Over the course of his career, Tomlinson recorded 164 hits while maintaining a batting average of .265. He demonstrated speed and agility on the base paths, successfully stealing 19 bases, and contributed offensively with 3 home runs and 47 RBIs. His playing style reflected the emerging emphasis on speed and contact hitting during the mid-2010s, a period characterized by a blend of traditional baseball skills and evolving strategies in the game. Tomlinson's contributions to his teams exemplified the role of a modern utility player, and he left a lasting impression in the hearts of fans during his tenure in the big leagues.
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 | 0.265 | 0.331 | 0.332 | 0.663 | -975.6 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | SFG | NL | 54 | 178 | 23 | 54 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 20 | 5 | 14 | 40 | 0.303 | 206.2 |
| 2016 | SFG | NL | 52 | 106 | 13 | 31 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 5 | 12 | 18 | 0.292 | -33.1 |
| 2017 | SFG | NL | 104 | 194 | 32 | 50 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 11 | 9 | 23 | 46 | 0.258 | -478.0 |
| 2018 | SFG | NL | 63 | 140 | 9 | 29 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 9 | 35 | 0.207 | -670.7 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.000 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | NLDS1 | SFN | 3 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.000 |
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 | SS | 7 | 4 | 2 | 9 | 2 | 2 |
| 2016 | SFN | OF | 3 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | SFN | 2B | 20 | 17 | 30 | 39 | 3 | 9 |
| 2017 | SFN | 3B | 24 | 11 | 6 | 29 | 1 | 2 |
| 2017 | SFN | SS | 11 | 8 | 5 | 18 | 1 | 4 |
| 2017 | SFN | OF | 9 | 2 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 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
| 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 | ||