Jack Kading
Born: 11/27/1884 in Waukesha, WI, USA
Died: 6/2/1964 in Chicago, IL, USA
MLB Debut: 1910-09-12 | Final Game: 1914-05-02
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 190 lbs
Full name: John Frederick Kading
Biography
Jack Kading, born in 1884, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned from 1910 to 1914. Primarily serving as a position player, Kading made a modest impact in Major League Baseball, appearing in a total of 11 games. He recorded 7 hits during his brief tenure, achieving a batting average of .269. Though he did not hit any home runs, he contributed 4 runs batted in (RBIs) to his team's efforts.
Kading's playing years coincided with a transformative period in baseball, characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a more offensively driven game. Despite his limited playing time, Kading's presence in the league highlights the depth of talent that existed during that time, even among players who may not have achieved long-lasting fame. His career, though short, reflects the experiences of many players who participated in the early days of professional baseball.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 26 | 5 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 5 | 0.269 | 0.367 | 0.423 | 0.790 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1910 | PIT | NL | 8 | 23 | 5 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 5 | 0.304 | 0.0 |
| 1914 | CHF | FL | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 8 | 8 | 70 | 7 | 0 | 5 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1910 | PIT | 1B | 8 | 8 | 70 | 7 | 0 | 5 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 8 |