
Kevin Bass
A citizen journalist who joins the podcast to discuss his AI-assisted research into Reid Hoffman's connections with Jeffrey Epstein, concluding that Hoffman lied about the extent of their relationship.
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Summary
Kevin Charles Bass is a former American professional baseball right fielder and citizen journalist. Born on May 12, 1959, in Redwood City, California, he had a 14-season career in Major League Baseball (1982–1995), playing for the Milwaukee Brewers, Houston Astros, San Francisco Giants, New York Mets, and Baltimore Orioles. He was an MLB All-Star in 1986. Beyond sports, Bass has gained prominence as a citizen journalist, notably for his "Reid Hoffman Files." This AI-assisted investigation, discussed on the All-In Podcast, revealed a multi-year relationship between billionaire Reid Hoffman and Jeffrey Epstein, contradicting Hoffman's public claims that his involvement was minimal and limited to fundraising for the MIT Media Lab.
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Height
6 feet 0 inches (183 cm)
Weight
183 pounds (83 kg)
Education
Menlo School (Atherton, California)
Full Name
Kevin Charles Bass
Birth Date
1959-05-12
Career RBI
611 runs batted in
Birth Place
Redwood City, California, United States
Career Hits
1,308 hits
MLB Position
Right fielder
Batting/Throwing
Switch hitter / Right-handed
Career Home Runs
118 home runs
Journalism Project
Reid Hoffman Files
Career Batting Average
.270
Timeline
- Kevin Bass is born in Redwood City, California. (Source: Wikidata)
1959-05-12
- Drafted by the Milwaukee Brewers in the 2nd round of the MLB June Amateur Draft from Menlo School. (Source: Baseball-Reference)
1977-06-01
- Makes Major League Baseball debut for the Milwaukee Brewers against the Toronto Blue Jays. (Source: Baseball-Reference)
1982-04-09
- Traded by the Milwaukee Brewers to the Houston Astros as part of a deal for pitcher Don Sutton. (Source: SABR)
1982-08-30
- Selected as an MLB All-Star while playing for the Houston Astros. (Source: Wikipedia)
1986-07-15
- Signs with the San Francisco Giants as a free agent. (Source: Baseball Hall of Fame)
1990-01-01
- Traded from the San Francisco Giants to the New York Mets for a player to be named later (Rob Katzaroff). (Source: Baseball Hall of Fame)
1992-08-08
- Returns to the Houston Astros on a one-year contract. (Source: Baseball Hall of Fame)
1993-01-05
- Makes final MLB appearance for the Baltimore Orioles against the Detroit Tigers. (Source: Baseball-Reference)
1995-10-01
- Presents findings from the 'Reid Hoffman Files' on a special episode of the All-In Podcast, exposing Hoffman's ties to Jeffrey Epstein. (Source: Document 7f81c1c7-1e8b-40e7-a538-3ea6083eee78)
2024-01-01
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Kevin Charles Bass (born May 12, 1959) is an American former professional baseball right fielder who played in Major League Baseball for the Milwaukee Brewers (1982), Houston Astros (1982–1989, 1993–1994), San Francisco Giants (1990–1992), New York Mets (1992), and Baltimore Orioles (1995).
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- Kevin Bass - Wikipedia
Wikipedia # Kevin Bass Kevin Charles Bass (born May 12, 1959) is an American former professional baseball right fielder who played in Major League Baseball for the Milwaukee Brewers (1982), Houston Astros (1982–1989, 1993–1994), San Francisco Giants (1990–1992), New York Mets (1992), and Baltimore Orioles (1995). [...] | Kevin Bass | | --- | | | | | Outfielder | | | Born: (1959-05-12) May 12, 1959 (age 66) Redwood City, California, U.S. | | | Batted: Switch Threw: Right | | | MLB debut | | | April 9, 1982, for the Milwaukee Brewers | | | Last MLB appearance | | | October 1, 1995, for the Baltimore Orioles | | | MLB statistics | | | Batting average "Batting average (baseball)") | .270 | | Home runs | 118 | | Runs batted in | 611 | | Stats at Baseball Reference Edit this at Wikidata | | | | | | Teams | | | Milwaukee Brewers (1982) Houston Astros (1982–1989) San Francisco Giants (1990–1992) New York Mets (1992) Houston Astros (1993–1994) Baltimore Orioles (1995) | | | Career highlights and awards | | | All-Star (1986) | | Edit this at Wikidata ## Contents ## Career [...] Two of Kevin's sons were selected in the 2007 MLB draft. Garrett (Jacksonville State University) was selected by the Washington Nationals in the 42nd round (1,249th overall) and played a couple of seasons in their organization before spending time in the independent minor leagues. Justin (Clements High School) was taken by the Los Angeles Angels in the 21st round (658th overall) and spent several seasons in Rookie and A League baseball. Bass is a cousin of former American football player James Lofton. Bass is also the nephew of the late Stan Johnson "Stan Johnson (baseball)"), a former professional baseball player who played for the White Sox and the Athletics organizations. ## See also ## References ## External links Edit this at Wikidata Edit this at Wikidata
- Kevin Bass – Society for American Baseball Research - SABR
Kevin Charles Bass was born on May 12, 1959, in Redwood City, California and raised in Menlo Park, on San Francisco Bay. Nine-year-old Kevin was a shortstop on a Menlo Park Little League team coached by his father; his older sister kept score.1 Chris Haft, a high-school teammate, remembered that Kevin spoke about his determination to be a major-league baseball player as early as his freshman year.2 [...] Society for American Baseball Research ### Search the Research Collection SABR Analytics ### SABR Analytics Conference Register now to join us Feb. 27-Mar. 1, in Phoenix, AZ. # Kevin Bass Kevin Bass (MILWAUKEE BREWERS)Trading a promising young outfielder — a future All-Star — for a pitcher with a large contract at the end of his career may be the worst trade Harry Dalton ever made. But the pitcher was future Hall of Famer Don Sutton. The arrival of the 37-year-old Sutton wowed Brewers fans and was the final piece in the Milwaukee Brewers successful run to the 1982 World Series. Sending 23-year-old outfielder Kevin Bass to the Astros was necessary to complete the August 30, 1982, deadline deal. [...] Kevin Bass (MILWAUKEE BREWERS)Trading a promising young outfielder — a future All-Star — for a pitcher with a large contract at the end of his career may be the worst trade Harry Dalton ever made. But the pitcher was future Hall of Famer Don Sutton. The arrival of the 37-year-old Sutton wowed Brewers fans and was the final piece in the Milwaukee Brewers successful run to the 1982 World Series. Sending 23-year-old outfielder Kevin Bass to the Astros was necessary to complete the August 30, 1982, deadline deal.
- Kevin Bass Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Rookie Status & More
Baseball-Reference.com Photo of Kevin Bass Photo of Kevin Bass # Kevin Bass Position: Rightfielder Bats: Both • Throws: Right 6-0, 183lb (183cm, 83kg) Born: May 12, 1959 in Redwood City, CA us Draft: Drafted by the Milwaukee Brewers in the 2nd round of the 1977 MLB June Amateur Draft from Menlo School (Atherton, CA). High School: Menlo School (Atherton, CA) Debut: April 9, 1982 (Age 22-332d, 14,568th in major league history) vs. TOR 1 AB, 0 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SB Last Game: October 1, 1995 (Age 36-142d) vs. DET 2 AB, 1 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SB Rookie Status: Exceeded rookie limits during 1983 season Agents: Tom Reich Full Name: Kevin Charles Bass View Player Info from the B-R Bullpen View Player Bio from the SABR BioProject Career 14.8 4839 1308 118 .270 609 [...] Kevin Bass is 66 years old. ### When was Kevin Bass born? Kevin Bass was born on May 12, 1959. ### Where was Kevin Bass born? Kevin Bass was born in Redwood City, CA. ### How tall is Kevin Bass? Kevin Bass is 6-0 (183 cm) tall. ### How much did Kevin Bass weigh when playing? Kevin Bass weighed 183 lbs (83 kg) when playing. ### How many seasons did Kevin Bass play? Kevin Bass played 14 seasons. ### Is Kevin Bass in the Hall of Fame? Kevin Bass has not been elected into the Hall of Fame. ### When was Kevin Bass drafted? Kevin Bass was drafted by the Milwaukee Brewers in the 2nd round of the 1977 MLB June Amateur Draft from Menlo School (Atherton, CA). ### What position did Kevin Bass play? Kevin Bass was a Rightfielder. ### How many hits did Kevin Bass have? [...] Standard Fielding Table | | | | | | Standard | | | | | | | | | | Range Factor | | | --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- | | Season | Age | Team | Lg | Pos | G | GS | CG | Inn | Ch | PO | A | E | DP | Fld% | RF/9 | RF/G | Awards | | 1986 | 27 | HOU | NL | RF | 6 | 6 | 6 | 62.2 | 17 | 16 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .941 | 2.30 | 2.67 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- | | 1 Yr | | | | | 6 | 6 | 6 | 62.2 | 17 | 16 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .941 | 2.30 | 2.67 | | ## Appearances on Leaderboards, Awards, and Honors ## Hall of Fame Statistics ## Similarity Scores ## Transactions ## Salaries ## Frequently Asked Questions ### How old is Kevin Bass? Kevin Bass is 66 years old. ### When was Kevin Bass born?
- #CardCorner: 1987 Topps Kevin Bass
Al Rosen, the Giants’ general manager who signed Bass, was the Astros’ GM who acquired Bass from the Brewers in 1982. “Kevin Bass is an outstanding addition to our ballclub,” Rosen told the AP. Kevin Bass bats for Giants But Bass suffered a left knee injury in May, and the subsequent surgery sidelined him until September. He finished the year batting .252 with seven homers and 32 RBI in 61 games. And with the knee still bothering him in 1991, Bass hit .233 with 10 homers and 40 RBI in 124 games. [...] Front of 1987 Topps Kevin Bass card Born May 12, 1959, in Redwood City, Calif., halfway between San Francisco and San Jose, Bass attended Menlo School during his prep years and starred in both baseball and football, earning All-South Peninsula Athletic League Back of the Year honors as a senior in 1976. On the diamond the following spring, Bass hit .434 and committed to the University of Southern California but changed his mind when the Brewers made him their second-round selection in the June MLB Draft. [...] Bass spent much of the 1992 season in left field with the Giants and hit .268 in 89 games before being traded to the Mets on Aug. 8 for a player to be named later who turned out to be minor leaguer Rob Katzaroff. He hit .270 in 46 games for the Mets before becoming a free agent and returning to Houston via a one-year deal on Jan. 5, 1993. Welcomed back to the team that had given him his big break in the majors, Bass immediately joined the team’s winter caravan and enjoyed the warm reception. He hit .284 in 111 games off the bench that year, then returned to the Astros on another one-year deal for 1994.
- Kevin Bass (@kevinnbass) • Instagram photos and videos
I'm Kevin Bass: scientist, writer, and the guy you might know from Forbidden Science and The Kevin Bass Show. A couple of years ago, I argued that science and
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