Kent Greenfield
Born: 7/1/1902 in Guthrie, KY, USA
Died: 3/14/1978 in Guthrie, KY, USA
MLB Debut: 1924-09-28 | Final Game: 1929-09-06
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 180 lbs
Biography
Kent Greenfield was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1902, whose career spanned from 1924 to 1929. Over the course of his five seasons in Major League Baseball, Greenfield established a record of 41 wins and 48 losses, alongside an earned run average (ERA) of 4.54. He recorded a total of 242 strikeouts and achieved one save, showcasing his ability to contribute both as a starter and in relief roles. Greenfield's time in the league coincided with a transformative period in baseball, as the sport was gradually moving away from the Deadball Era and beginning to embrace a more offense-oriented style.
Greenfield's playing style was characterized by his competitive spirit and durability on the mound, qualities that allowed him to carve out a niche in a league filled with talented pitchers. Despite not achieving superstar status, he remained a reliable option for his teams, contributing to the overall competitive landscape of the late 1920s. His contributions to the game, while modest in statistical terms, reflect the evolving nature of baseball during his playing years, as pitchers and hitters alike adapted to the changing strategies of the game. Kent Greenfield's legacy is that of a determined player who played a pivotal role in the dynamic environment of early professional baseball.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | 48 | 152 | 102 | 36 | 2 | 1 | 775.3 | 871 | 391 | 36 | 297 | 242 | 4.54 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1924 | NY1 | NL | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.0 | 9 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 15.00 | 0.0 |
| 1925 | NY1 | NL | 12 | 8 | 29 | 21 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 171.7 | 195 | 74 | 64 | 66 | 3.88 | 2367.6 |
| 1926 | NY1 | NL | 13 | 12 | 39 | 28 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 222.7 | 206 | 98 | 82 | 74 | 3.96 | -2880.0 |
| 1927 | BSN | NL | 11 | 14 | 27 | 26 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 190.0 | 203 | 81 | 59 | 59 | 3.84 | 1994.5 |
| 1927 | NY1 | NL | 2 | 2 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20.0 | 39 | 21 | 13 | 4 | 9.45 | -1407.0 |
| 1928 | BSN | NL | 3 | 11 | 32 | 23 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 143.7 | 173 | 85 | 60 | 30 | 5.32 | -1388.5 |
| 1929 | BRO | NL | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8.7 | 13 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 8.31 | 0.0 |
| 1929 | BSN | NL | 0 | 0 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15.7 | 33 | 19 | 15 | 7 | 10.91 | -738.1 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 153 | 237 | 12 | 24 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 9 | 70 | 0.101 | 0.134 | 0.110 | 0.244 | -2077.8 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1924 | NY1 | NL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1925 | NY1 | NL | 29 | 62 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 19 | 0.081 | -827.1 |
| 1926 | NY1 | NL | 39 | 65 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 20 | 0.092 | -725.9 |
| 1927 | BSN | NL | 27 | 64 | 4 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 20 | 0.172 | -524.7 |
| 1927 | NY1 | NL | 12 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | -524.7 |
| 1928 | BSN | NL | 32 | 38 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0.053 | 0.0 |
| 1929 | BRO | NL | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1929 | BSN | NL | 6 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 152 | 0 | 24 | 183 | 8 | 6 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1924 | NY1 | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1925 | NY1 | P | 29 | 0 | 4 | 43 | 2 | 2 |
| 1926 | NY1 | P | 39 | 0 | 6 | 46 | 3 | 1 |
| 1927 | BSN | P | 27 | 0 | 4 | 42 | 1 | 1 |
| 1927 | NY1 | P | 12 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 1928 | BSN | P | 32 | 0 | 8 | 37 | 2 | 2 |
| 1929 | BRO | P | 6 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1929 | BSN | P | 6 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 152 |