Kevin Witt
Designated Hitter · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1998-2006)
Kevin Witt was a designated hitter who played in Major League Baseball from 1998 to 2006 for 4 teams, including the Toronto Blue Jays, a span of 9 seasons. In 146 career games, he hit .233 with 93 hits, 15 home runs, and 41 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
- Designated Hitter
- Bats / Throws
- L / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'4" / 195 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1998-09-15
- Last Game
- 2006-09-30
Full name: Kevin Joseph Witt
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 146 | 399 | 38 | 93 | 12 | 0 | 15 | 41 | 1 | 19 | 108 | .233 | .267 | .376 | .643 | -782 |
Career AVG .233 vs. league average .267 across their career seasons — 12.7% below league average.
Career OBP .267 vs. league average .336 across their career seasons — 20.5% below league average.
Career SLG .376 vs. league average .427 across their career seasons — 11.9% below league average.
Career OPS .643 vs. league average .763 across their career seasons — 15.7% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | TOR | AL | 5 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | .143 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1999 | TOR | AL | 15 | 34 | 3 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 9 | .206 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2001 | SDN | NL | 14 | 27 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 7 | .185 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2003 | DET | AL | 93 | 270 | 25 | 71 | 9 | 0 | 10 | 26 | 1 | 15 | 68 | .263 | .264 (avg) | .332 (-9%) | .422 (-3%) | .754 (-6%) | -314.1 |
| 2006 | TBA | AL | 19 | 61 | 5 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 21 | .148 | .269 (-45%) | .336 (-56%) | .431 (-35%) | .768 (-45%) | -467.5 |
| Career · 5 seasons | 146 | 399 | 38 | 93 | 12 | 0 | 15 | 41 | 1 | 19 | 108 | .233 | — | — | — | — | -782 | ||
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 (146 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 77 | 199 | 16 | 42 | 6 | 20 | .211 |
| Away | 69 | 200 | 22 | 51 | 9 | 21 | .255 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006-09-30 | TBR | CLE | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 2006-09-26 | TBR | BOS | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2006-09-25 | TBR | NYY | L | 4 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2006-09-24 | TBR | NYY | W | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2006-09-20 | TBR | BAL | W | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2006-09-18 | TBR | BAL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2006-09-14 | TBR | NYY | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 2006-09-10 | TBR | OAK | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2006-09-09 | TBR | OAK | W | 4 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2006-09-06 | TBR | MIN | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 42 |
| Third Base | 5 |
| Left Field | 13 |
| Designated Hitter | 57 |
Kevin Witt: the record in brief
September 15, 1998 and September 30, 2006 bracket Kevin Witt's time in the majors: the debut and the last game on record. Witt played for the Toronto Blue Jays (1998 to 1999), the San Diego Padres (2001), the Detroit Tigers (2003), and the Tampa Bay Devil Rays (2006). At 195 pounds on a 6-foot-4 frame, Witt is listed as a designated hitter. Witt batted left-handed and threw right-handed, per the bio block. The recorded birth is January 5, 1976, in High Point, NC, USA. Kevin Witt was the playing name; the full given name is Kevin Joseph.
In 146 games and 399 at bats, Witt batted .233 with 93 hits; the totals also include 15 homers and 41 RBI. Witt's career OPS of .643 combines a .267 on-base mark with .376 slugging. Set against a .267 league average for the same years, Witt's .233 average sits 12.7% below it. By OPS the gap is 15.7% below league average (.643 against .763). No season beat the 10 home runs Witt hit in 2003. 2003 produced Witt's most hits, 71 of them for the Detroit Tigers.
Frequently Asked Questions about Kevin Witt
- What years did Kevin Witt play?
- Kevin Witt played in Major League Baseball from 1998 to 2006.
- Was Kevin Witt a pitcher?
- No. Kevin Witt was a position player (Designated Hitter).
- How many home runs did Kevin Witt hit?
- Kevin Witt hit 15 career home runs with 93 hits.
- What teams did Kevin Witt play for?
- Kevin Witt played for 4 teams: the Toronto Blue Jays (1998–1999), the San Diego Padres (2001), the Detroit Tigers (2003), and the Tampa Bay Devil Rays (2006).
- What were Kevin Witt's career stats?
- In 146 games, Kevin Witt had 93 hits, 15 home runs, 41 RBI, 38 runs, and 1 stolen bases, with a .233 batting average.
- What position did Kevin Witt play?
- Kevin Witt played primarily as a designated hitter, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Kevin Witt and how much did he weigh?
- Kevin Witt was listed at 6 feet 4 inches and 195 pounds.
- How many home runs did Kevin Witt hit each season?
- Kevin Witt's home runs by season: 0 in 1998, 1 in 1999, 2 in 2001, 10 in 2003, and 2 in 2006. His most in one season was 10, in 2003.
- What was Kevin Witt's career batting average?
- Kevin Witt batted .233 over his career, with 93 hits in 399 at bats.
- How many RBI did Kevin Witt have?
- Kevin Witt drove in 41 runs in his career.
- Is Kevin Witt in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Kevin Witt has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.