Kevin Bass
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Kevin Bass | |
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Outfielder | |
Batted: Both | Threw: Right |
MLB debut | |
April 9, 1982 for the Milwaukee Brewers | |
Final game | |
October 1, 1995 for the Baltimore Orioles | |
Career statistics | |
Batting average | .270 |
Hits | 1308 |
Stolen bases | 151 |
Teams | |
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Career highlights and awards | |
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Kevin Charles Bass (born May 12, 1959 in Redwood City, California) is a former outfielder in Major League Baseball who played for the Milwaukee Brewers, Houston Astros, San Francisco Giants, New York Mets, and Baltimore Orioles.
Bass was originally drafted by the Brewers in the 2nd round of the 1977 draft. His major league debut was on April 9, 1982. His final Major League game was on October 1, 1995.
Bass has his best year in 1986 for the Astros, leading them into the playoffs with a .311 batting average, 22 homers, 20 steals and sterling defensive play. In the Astrodome, during the legendary, 16 inning long six game of the 1986 NLCS against the New York Mets, he struck out swinging with a man on first and second to eliminate the Astros, 7-6.
Kevin played in Major League Baseball for 14 years, most of which was with the Astros. Kevin was a member of the 1986 National League All-Star team.
G | AB | H | 2B | 3B | HR | R | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS |
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1,571 | 4,839 | 1,308 | 248 | 40 | 118 | 609 | 611 | 151 | 357 | 668 | .270 | .323 | .411 | .734 |
Preceded by Hubie Brooks |
National League Player of the Month June, 1986 |
Succeeded by Eric Davis |
[edit] External link
- Baseball-Reference.com - career statistics and analysis
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