Kevin Seitzer is a former professional baseball player who played in the Major Leagues for 12 seasons. He was primarily a third baseman and played for several teams during his career, including the Milwaukee Brewers, Oakland Athletics, Kansas City Royals, and Cleveland Indians.
Seitzer was born on March 26, 1962, in Springfield, Illinois. He attended Eastern Illinois University, where he played college baseball and was named an All-American in 1983. He was then drafted by the Brewers in the 11th round of the 1983 MLB draft.
Seitzer made his Major League debut with the Brewers in 1986 and quickly established himself as a solid hitter. He batted .323 in his rookie season and finished second in the American League Rookie of the Year voting. He continued to be a consistent hitter throughout his career, finishing with a lifetime batting average of .295.
Seitzer was known for his ability to hit for average and get on base, rather than hitting for power. He only hit more than 15 home runs in a season once in his career. However, he was a skilled contact hitter and had a career on-base percentage of .375.
Seitzer was also a versatile player who could play multiple positions. He played primarily at third base, but also saw time at first base, second base, and designated hitter during his career.
Seitzer was a two-time All-Star, earning the honor in 1987 and 1995. He also won a Silver Slugger award in 1987, which is given to the best offensive player at each position in each league.
After retiring from playing, Seitzer went on to become a hitting coach for several teams. He served as the hitting coach for the Arizona Diamondbacks, Kansas City Royals, Toronto Blue Jays, and Atlanta Braves. He was known for his ability to work with young hitters and help them improve their approach at the plate.
Seitzer's baseball career was marked by consistency and versatility. He was a solid hitter who could play multiple positions, and he went on to have a successful career as a hitting coach after retiring from playing.
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