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My Take
Newman is the kind of player who never makes a highlight reel but quietly keeps earning a roster spot, and I have a soft spot for that profile. His 2019 with the Pirates was genuinely good, a high-contact, low-strikeout bat with a glove that can cover multiple infield spots. The power was never the point; he is a put-the-ball-in-play, do-the-little-things guy in an era that often forgets those exist. Utility infielders like him are the connective tissue of a roster, and front offices that value steady defense keep finding room for him.
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Overview
Kevin Newman (born August 4, 1993) is an American professional baseball infielder. A first-round draft pick of the Pittsburgh Pirates out of the University of Arizona, he made his Major League Baseball debut with the Pirates in 2018 and enjoyed a strong 2019 season as their primary shortstop. He has since played for teams including the Cincinnati Reds and Arizona Diamondbacks, valued for his contact hitting and defensive versatility.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Kevin Newman
- Name (Japanese)
- ケビン・ニューマン
- Reading
- けびん・にゅーまん
- Born
- August 4, 1993 (age 33)
- Origin
- Poway, California, United States
- Occupation
- Baseball player
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Leo / Rooster
2. Background
- High school
- Poway High School
3. Links
- Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/kevinnewman58/
- Xhttps://x.com/OfficialKBN
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kevin%20Newman%20(baseball)
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E3%82%B1%E3%83%93%E3%83%B3%E3%83%BB%E3%83%8B%E3%83%A5%E3%83%BC%E3%83%9E%E3%83%B3%20(%E9%87%8E%E7%90%83)
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q20745104
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
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Frequently asked questions
When was Kevin Newman born?
Kevin Newman was born on August 4, 1993 and is 33 years old.
Where is Kevin Newman from?
Kevin Newman is from Poway, California, United States.
What does Kevin Newman do?
Kevin Newman works as Baseball player.
Which high school did Kevin Newman attend?
Kevin Newman attended Poway High School.
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