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Ralph Kiner

Retired
High Level
MLB
Years
1946-1955 (1946-1955)
Proper Name
Ralph McPherran Kiner
Positions
OF (1382) ... 1B (58)
Positions
OF - 1B
Height / Weight
6-2 / 195
Bats / Throws
Right / Right
Birthdate
October 27,1922
Death Date
February 6,2014   Age:  91.102
High School
Alhambra (Alhambra,CA)
MLB Debut
April 18,1950
MLBAM ID
117072
Retrosheet#
kiner101
More Player Information
Stat Capsuleabrhhrrbisbavgops
MLB Career52059711451369101522.279.946

[Player Notes]

[1950] Hit for the cycle on Jun 25[1975] Inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame (Baseball Writers)[1984] Inducted into the New York Mets Hall of Fame[1987] His #4 was retired by the Pirates on September 19,1987[2022] Inducted into the Pittsburgh Pirates Athletics Hall of FameMore Notes

Batting Statistics

csv
Glossary
yearteam nameleaguelevelmlb#ageposgabrh2b3bhrrbisbcsbbsohbpshsfiwdptbpaxbh1bavgobpslgopssecaisobabipbb%so%so_bbab_hr
1946Pittsburgh PiratesNLMLBPIT4323OF14450263124173238130741091200152165794381.247.345.430.775.000.183.00012.7818.831.4721.83
1947Pittsburgh PiratesNLMLBPIT424OF152565118177234511271098812100123616667899.313.417.6391.056.000.326.00014.7112.160.8311.08
1948Pittsburgh PiratesNLMLBPIT425OF1565551041471954012310112613000152966706483.265.391.533.924.000.268.00016.729.100.5413.88
1949Pittsburgh PiratesNLMLBPIT426OF1525491161701955412760117611000103616677892.310.432.6581.090.000.348.00017.549.150.5210.17
1950Pittsburgh PiratesNLMLBPIT427OF1505471121492164711820122793000223236727475.272.408.590.998.000.318.00018.1511.760.6511.64
1951Pittsburgh PiratesNLMLBPIT428OF-1B1515311241643164210921137572000103336707985.309.452.6271.079.578.318.00020.458.510.4212.64
1952Pittsburgh PiratesNLMLBPIT429OF1495169012617237873011077700062586335670.244.384.500.884.475.256.00017.3812.160.7013.95
1953Pittsburgh PiratesNLMLBPIT430OF4114827406172910252120001691751426.270.383.466.849.372.196.00014.2912.000.8421.14
1953Chicago CubsNLMLBCHN430OF1174147311714228871175671100102194914473.283.394.529.923.428.246.00015.2713.650.8914.79
1954Chicago CubsNLMLBCHN431OF1475578815936522732076902530172716436396.285.371.487.858.341.202.30611.8214.001.1825.32
1955Cleveland IndiansALMLBCLE932OF11332156781301854006546004181453903147.243.367.452.819.411.209.23016.6711.790.7117.83
1946MLBTotal--PIT------14450263124173238130741091200152165794381.247.345.430.775.337.183.27312.7818.831.4721.83NL1946
1947MLBTotal--PIT------152565118177234511271098812100123616667899.313.417.6391.055.501.326.29114.7112.160.8311.08NL1947
1948MLBTotal--PIT------1565551041471954012310112613000152966706483.265.391.533.924.472.268.23616.729.100.5413.88NL1948
1949MLBTotal--PIT------1525491161701955412760117611000103616677892.310.432.6581.089.572.348.26717.549.150.5210.17NL1949
1950MLBTotal--PIT------1505471121492164711820122793000223236727475.272.408.590.998.545.318.24218.1511.760.6511.64NL1950
1951MLBTotal--PIT------1515311241643164210921137572000103336707985.309.452.6271.079.578.318.28220.458.510.4212.64NL1951
1952MLBTotal--PIT------1495169012617237873011077700062586335670.244.384.500.884.475.256.22117.3812.160.7013.95NL1952
1953MLBTotal--CHN,PIT------1585621001572033511621100883100112886665899.279.391.512.903.413.233.27815.0213.210.8816.06NL1953
1954MLBTotal--CHN------1475578815936522732076902530172716436396.285.371.487.858.341.201.30611.8214.001.1825.32NL1954
1955MLBTotal--CLE------11332156781301854006546004181453903147.243.367.452.818.411.209.23016.6711.790.7117.83AL1955
Tot:MLB (10 yrs)MLB14725205971145121639369101522210117492497112628526256624827.279.398.548.946.467.269.26416.1611.970.7414.11
Tot:NL (9 yrs)NL135948849151373203393519612229467032493011827075866593780.281.400.554.954.471.273.26716.1311.980.7413.91
Tot:AL (1 yrs)AL11332156781301854006546004181453903147.243.367.452.818.411.209.23016.6711.790.7117.83

Other Batting Statistics

csv
Glossary
yearteam nameleaguecategoryagegabrh2b3bhrrbisbcsbbsohbpshsfiwdptbpaxbh1bavgobpslgopssecaisobabipbb%so%so_bbab_hr
1948National LeagueMajor League BaseballAllStar25110000000000000000100.000.000.000.000.000.000.0000.000.000.000.00
1949National LeagueMajor League BaseballAllStar26151100120000000014510.200.200.8001.000.600.600.0000.000.000.005.00
1950National LeagueMajor League BaseballAllStar27161210110001000006620.333.3331.0001.333.667.667.2500.0016.670.006.00
1951National LeagueMajor League BaseballAllStar28121100110000000004210.500.5002.0002.5001.5001.500.0000.000.000.002.00
1953National LeagueMajor League BaseballAllStar30110000000001000000100.000.000.000.000.000.000.0000.00100.000.000.00
Tot:AllStar (5 Yrs)AllStar515341034000200001141540.267.267.9331.200.667.667.1000.0013.335.00
Player batting statistics considered to be non-regular season leagues and events.

Fielding Statistics

csv
Glossary
yearteamleaguelevelageposggsinnpoaedptctscsbcssb%fpctrfgrfirf9itm sharepl sharetm rank
1946Pittsburgh PiratesNLMLB23OF140--339611235634500.9692.50.000.0090.997.21
1947Pittsburgh PiratesNLMLB24OF152--39087140539800.9832.60.000.0098.7100.01
1948Pittsburgh PiratesNLMLB25OF154--382610139838800.9752.50.000.00100.098.71
Show all fielding records and totals
Fielding Statistics are updated at the conclusion of season

Yearly Summary

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Glossary
yearteamleaguelevelmlb-classagewlrankrpigpmanagersalaryservice timeplayoffsawards
1946Pittsburgh PiratesNLMLBPIT2363917-144Frankie Frisch, Virgil Davisdnq
1947Pittsburgh PiratesNLMLBPIT2462927-152Billy Herman, Bill Burwelldnq
1948Pittsburgh PiratesNLMLBPIT2583714-156Billy Meyerdnq
1949Pittsburgh PiratesNLMLBPIT2671836-152Billy Meyerdnq
1950Pittsburgh PiratesNLMLBPIT2757968-150Billy Meyerdnq
1951Pittsburgh PiratesNLMLBPIT2864907-151Billy Meyerdnq
1952Pittsburgh PiratesNLMLBPIT29421128-149Billy Meyerdnq
1953Chicago CubsNLMLBCHN3065897-117Phil Cavarrettadnq
1953Pittsburgh PiratesNLMLBPIT30501048-41Fred Haneydnq
1954Chicago CubsNLMLBCHN3164907-147Stan Hackdnq
1955Cleveland IndiansALMLBCLE3293612-113Al Lopezdnq
11 record(s)
Based on playing years with listed statistics and available season data.

Baseball Jobs

csv
Glossary
yearteam nameleaguelevelcategorymlb orgjobwlwpctrankgblPlayoffs
1961Chicago White SoxALMLBMLBCHABroadcaster8676.531423.0dnq
1962New York MetsNLMLBMLBNYNBroadcaster40120.2501060.5dnq
1963New York MetsNLMLBMLBNYNBroadcaster51111.3151048.0dnq
1964New York MetsNLMLBMLBNYNBroadcaster53109.3271040.0dnq
1965New York MetsNLMLBMLBNYNBroadcaster50112.3091047.0dnq
1966New York MetsNLMLBMLBNYNBroadcaster6695.410928.5dnq
1967New York MetsNLMLBMLBNYNBroadcaster61101.3771040.5dnq
1968New York MetsNLMLBMLBNYNBroadcaster7389.451924.0dnq
1969New York MetsNLMLBMLBNYNBroadcaster10062.61710.0Won World Series (Orioles)
1970New York MetsNLMLBMLBNYNBroadcaster8379.51236.0dnq
1971New York MetsNLMLBMLBNYNBroadcaster8379.512314.0dnq
1972New York MetsNLMLBMLBNYNBroadcaster8373.532313.5dnq
1973New York MetsNLMLBMLBNYNBroadcaster8279.50910.0Lost World Series (Athletics)
1974New York MetsNLMLBMLBNYNBroadcaster7191.438517.0dnq
1975New York MetsNLMLBMLBNYNBroadcaster8280.506310.5dnq
1976New York MetsNLMLBMLBNYNBroadcaster8676.531315.0dnq
1977New York MetsNLMLBMLBNYNBroadcaster6498.395637.0dnq
1978New York MetsNLMLBMLBNYNBroadcaster6696.407624.0dnq
1979New York MetsNLMLBMLBNYNBroadcaster6399.389635.0dnq
1980New York MetsNLMLBMLBNYNBroadcaster6795.414524.0dnq
1981New York MetsNLMLBMLBNYNBroadcaster4162.39800.0dnq
1982New York MetsNLMLBMLBNYNBroadcaster6597.401627.0dnq
1983New York MetsNLMLBMLBNYNBroadcaster6894.420622.0dnq
1984New York MetsNLMLBMLBNYNBroadcaster9072.55626.5dnq
1985New York MetsNLMLBMLBNYNBroadcaster9864.60523.0dnq
1986New York MetsNLMLBMLBNYNBroadcaster10854.66710.0Won World Series (Red Sox)
1987New York MetsNLMLBMLBNYNBroadcaster9270.56823.0dnq
1988New York MetsNLMLBMLBNYNBroadcaster10060.62510.0Lost NLCS (Dodgers)
1989New York MetsNLMLBMLBNYNBroadcaster8775.53726.0dnq
1990New York MetsNLMLBMLBNYNBroadcaster9171.56224.0dnq
1991New York MetsNLMLBMLBNYNBroadcaster7784.478520.5dnq
1992New York MetsNLMLBMLBNYNBroadcaster7290.444524.0dnq
1993New York MetsNLMLBMLBNYNBroadcaster59103.364738.0dnq
1994New York MetsNLMLBMLBNYNBroadcaster5558.487318.5dnq
1995New York MetsNLMLBMLBNYNBroadcaster6975.479221.0dnq
1996New York MetsNLMLBMLBNYNBroadcaster7191.438425.0dnq
1997New York MetsNLMLBMLBNYNBroadcaster8874.543313.0dnq
1998New York MetsNLMLBMLBNYNBroadcaster8874.543218.0dnq
1999New York MetsNLMLBMLBNYNBroadcaster9766.59526.5Lost NLCS (Braves)
2000New York MetsNLMLBMLBNYNBroadcaster9468.58021.0Lost World Series (Yankees)
2001New York MetsNLMLBMLBNYNBroadcaster8280.50636.0dnq
2002New York MetsNLMLBMLBNYNBroadcaster7586.466526.5dnq
2003New York MetsNLMLBMLBNYNBroadcaster6695.410534.5dnq
2004New York MetsNLMLBMLBNYNBroadcaster7191.438425.0dnq
2005New York MetsNLMLBMLBNYNBroadcaster8379.51247.0dnq
2006New York MetsNLMLBMLBNYNBroadcaster9765.59910.0Lost NLCS (Cardinals)
2007New York MetsNLMLBMLBNYNBroadcaster8874.54321.0dnq
2008New York MetsNLMLBMLBNYNBroadcaster8973.54923.0dnq
2009New York MetsNLMLBMLBNYNBroadcaster7092.432423.0dnq
2010New York MetsNLMLBMLBNYNBroadcaster7983.488418.0dnq
50 record(s)

Transactions

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Glossary
datetransaction descriptionteamminor team40-manstatus
1955-10-24Released by IndiansNoHist
1954-11-16Traded from Chicago Cubs to Cleveland Indians for Sam Jones (9/30/1954) and Gale Wade (11/30/1954)Cleveland IndiansNoHist
1953-06-04Traded from Pittsburgh Pirates with Joe Garagiola, Howie Pollet and Catfish Metkovich to Chicago Cubs for Toby Atwell, Bob Schultz, Preston Ward, George Freese, Bob Addis and Gene HermanskiChicago CubsNoHist
1941-01-01Signed as undrafted free agent (New Mexico HS)Pittsburgh PiratesNoHist
4 record(s)
Talent Ratings
Speed
57
Power
97
Contact
48
XBH
93
RBIs
90
Runs
70
Hitting
74
Durability
96
Team
.422

[Career Highlights]

[1941]  Drafted by the Pittsburgh Pirates in Round #0 (#0) out of New Mexico
[1946]  Played for Pittsburgh Pirates (MLB) ... Finished 30th in NL-MVP voting with 3 points ... Led NL in Home Runs, Strikeouts ... Finished top 10 in NL in Slugging Percentage, Total Bases, Runs Batted In, Walks, Grounded into Double Play, Extra Base Hits, Isolated Power, Walks Percentage
[1947]  Played for Pittsburgh Pirates (MLB) ... Finished 6th in NL-MVP voting with 101 points ... Led NL in Slugging Percentage, On Base Plus Slugging, Total Bases, Home Runs, Isolated Power ... Finished top 10 in NL in Batting Average, On Base Percentage, Games Played, Plate Appearances, At Bats, Runs, Hits, Runs Batted In, Walks, Strikeouts, Extra Base Hits, Walks Percentage
[1948]  Played for Pittsburgh Pirates (MLB) ... Played in Major League Baseball All-Star Game for the National League ... Finished 7th in NL-MVP voting with 55 points ... Led NL in Games Played, Home Runs ... Finished top 10 in NL in On Base Percentage, Slugging Percentage, On Base Plus Slugging, Plate Appearances, Runs, Total Bases, Runs Batted In, Walks, Grounded into Double Play, Extra Base Hits, Isolated Power, Walks Percentage, Strikeout-Walk Ratio
[1949]  Played for Pittsburgh Pirates (MLB) ... Played in Major League Baseball All-Star Game for the National League ... Finished 4th in NL-MVP voting with 133 points ... Led NL in Slugging Percentage, On Base Plus Slugging, Home Runs, Runs Batted In, Walks, Isolated Power ... Finished top 10 in NL in Batting Average, On Base Percentage, Games Played, Runs, Total Bases, Extra Base Hits, Walks Percentage
[1950]  Played for Pittsburgh Pirates (MLB) ... Played in Major League Baseball All-Star Game for the National League ... Finished 5th in NL-MVP voting with 91 points ... Led NL in Home Runs, Isolated Power ... Finished top 10 in NL in On Base Percentage, Slugging Percentage, On Base Plus Slugging, Plate Appearances, Runs, Total Bases, Runs Batted In, Walks, Strikeouts, Grounded into Double Play, Extra Base Hits, Walks Percentage ... Hit for the cycle on Jun 25
[1951]  Played for Pittsburgh Pirates (MLB) ... Played in Major League Baseball All-Star Game for the National League ... Finished 10th in NL-MVP voting with 49 points ... Led NL in On Base Percentage, Slugging Percentage, On Base Plus Slugging, Runs, Home Runs, Walks, Extra Base Hits, Secondary Average, Isolated Power, Walks Percentage ... Finished top 10 in NL in Batting Average, Plate Appearances, Total Bases, Doubles, Runs Batted In, Strikeout-Walk Ratio
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