John Carden
Born: 5/19/1921 in Killeen, TX, USA
Died: 2/8/1949 in Mexia, TX, USA
MLB Debut: 1946-05-18 | Final Game: 1946-05-18
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'5" | Weight: 210 lbs
Full name: John Bruton Carden
Biography
John Carden, born in 1921, was a professional baseball player whose career was brief yet noteworthy in the context of the post-World War II era. He played only one game in Major League Baseball, which took place on May 18, 1946. As a position player, Carden faced the challenges of reintegrating the sport following the war, a time when many veterans were returning to the game.
Although his statistics reflect a limited impact—recording 0 hits, 0 home runs, and 0 RBIs during his lone appearance—Carden's participation in the major leagues underscores the competitive nature of baseball during a period marked by both the excitement of returning soldiers and the burgeoning integration of the sport. His brief foray into the professional ranks serves as a reminder of the many players who aspired to reach the highest levels of baseball, often facing formidable odds.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | .000 | .000 | .000 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1946 | NY1 | NL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.0 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 22.50 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1946 | NY1 | NL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.0 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 22.50 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1946 | NY1 | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 1 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas A&M University | College Station | TX | 1942, 1943 |