Kevin Belcher (baseball) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Kevin Belcher |
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| Outfielder | |||
| Born: August 8, 1967 Waco, Texas, U.S. |
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| September 3, 1990, for the Texas Rangers | |||
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| October 3, 1990, for the Texas Rangers | |||
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| Batting average | .133 | ||
| Home runs | 0 | ||
| Runs batted in | 0 | ||
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Kevin Donnell Belcher, born on August 8, 1967, is a former professional baseball player from the United States. He played as an outfielder for the Texas Rangers in Major League Baseball (MLB). He played 16 games during the 1990 season. Kevin was known for batting and throwing with his right hand.
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Kevin Belcher's Baseball Journey
Starting in College Baseball
Kevin Belcher began his baseball journey playing college baseball at Navarro College in 1986. His talent was noticed, and the Texas Rangers picked him in the sixth round of the 1987 MLB draft. This was a big step towards his dream of playing professional baseball.
Climbing Through the Minor Leagues
After being drafted, Kevin started his professional career in the Gulf Coast League. This is a league for new players. He worked his way up through the Rangers' farm system, which is how teams develop young players. In 1989, he was named an all-star in the South Atlantic League, playing at the Class A level. By 1990, he reached Double-A baseball.
Making It to the Major Leagues
In 1990, Kevin Belcher got a special chance to play in the MLB. He was called up to the Texas Rangers in September. He made his MLB debut on September 3, 1990, as a pinch hitter in a game against the Cleveland Indians.
Kevin played in 16 games for the Rangers that season. He got two hits in 15 chances to bat, including one double. These were his only games in the major leagues. However, he made history by becoming the first player from Navarro College to reach MLB.
Playing After the Major Leagues
After his time in MLB, Kevin Belcher continued to play professional baseball for three more seasons. He played at the Double-A and Triple-A levels. His last season was in 1993 with the Birmingham Barons. This team was connected to the Chicago White Sox.
In his seven seasons playing in Minor League Baseball, Kevin had a batting average of .251. He hit 71 home runs and helped his team score 298 runs batted in over 677 games.
In 1995, during a time when many professional baseball players were on strike, Kevin Belcher played for the Houston Astros during their spring training games.
