Ken Boswell, baseball player, 1967-1977

Ken Boswell

Born: 2/23/1946 in Austin, TX, USA

MLB Debut: 1967-09-18 | Final Game: 1977-10-01

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: Kenneth George Boswell

Biography

Ken Boswell was a professional baseball player born in 1946, who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1967 to 1977. Primarily playing as a position player, Boswell appeared in 930 games over the course of his career. He was known for his versatility on the field, contributing both offensively and defensively to the teams he played for. With a career batting average of .248, he recorded 625 hits, including 31 home runs and 244 RBIs. Additionally, he showcased his speed on the bases, stealing 27 bases throughout his time in the league. Boswell's career spanned a transformative period in baseball, navigating through the late 1960s and into the 1970s, an era marked by significant changes in both player dynamics and the game itself. His ability to adapt to different roles and contribute in various capacities made him a valuable asset to his teams. Though he may not have garnered the same level of fame as some of his contemporaries, Boswell's work ethic and contributions to the game remain a testament to the spirit of baseball during a dynamic era. He concluded his playing days on October 1, 1977, leaving behind a legacy that resonates with those who appreciate the subtleties and challenges of the game.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
930 2517 266 625 91 19 31 244 27 240 239 0.248 0.313 0.337 0.650 -2167.1

Season-by-Season Batting

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
8 19 6 8 0 0 2 5 1 2 0.421

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1973 NLCS NYN 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000
1973 WS NYN 3 3 1 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 1.000
1969 WS NYN 1 3 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.333
1969 NLCS NYN 3 12 4 4 0 0 2 5 1 2 0.333

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 566 500 1108 1280 52 280
3B 82 68 41 150 13 17
OF 8 6 14 2 1 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 567
Third Base 82
Left Field 3
Right Field 5

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Sam Houston State University Huntsville TX 1965