Ian Kinsler was born in 1982 and is an American professional baseball player. He has played as a second baseman in Major League Baseball (MLB), most notably for the Texas Rangers and the Detroit Tigers. He stands 6 feet tall and weighs approximately 200 pounds (91 kg).
Kinsler grew up in Tucson, Arizona, where his father worked as a prison warden on the southeast side of the city. His father played a significant role in nurturing his athletic development. From the time Ian was four years old, his father would toss fly balls to him in the yard, amazed at how naturally young Ian could catch them. His father coached him through much of his youth baseball career, including the Pony League, where Kinsler was named the best player at age 13. Notably, during a championship game, Kinsler was benched by his father after displaying disrespect on the field—a formative experience for the young athlete.
Despite being selected in the 17th round of the MLB Draft out of college, Kinsler rose to become a four-time MLB All-Star. Known for his versatility, he has been described as a five-tool player—excelling in hitting for average, power, fielding, throwing, and baserunning. While with the Texas Rangers, he became one of the few players in MLB history to achieve multiple 30-30 seasons (30 home runs and 30 stolen bases in the same year), a feat accomplished by only 12 players at the time. He also recorded a 20-20 season for the third time in his career in 2011, making him one of the most productive second basemen in league history.
Kinsler had a standout performance in 2009 when he hit for the cycle in a game that included six at-bats. His all-around athletic ability and baseball IQ made him one of MLB's most dynamic infielders.
| Birth Date: | 22 Jun, 1982 |
| Age: | 37 yrs |
| Occupations: | Baseball player |
| Citizenship: | United States of America |
| Birth Place: | Tucson |
| Gender: | Male |
| Description: | Baseball player from the United States |
| Twitter Id: | IKinsler3 |
| Net Worth 2021: | 50 million |
