Teddy Kearns
Born: 1/1/1900 in Trenton, NJ, USA
Died: 12/21/1949 in Trenton, NJ, USA
MLB Debut: 1920-10-01 | Final Game: 1925-04-28
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 180 lbs
Full name: Edward Joseph Kearns
Biography
Teddy Kearns was a professional baseball player born in 1900, whose career spanned from 1920 to 1925. Primarily a position player, Kearns made a brief but notable impact in Major League Baseball during the early 1920s, a period marked by the transition from the deadball era to a more offensive-minded game. Over the course of his career, he appeared in 8 games, recording 5 hits and driving in 1 run, which resulted in a batting average of .263. Although he did not hit any home runs or steal bases, his contributions reflected the evolving dynamics of the sport during a time when players were beginning to embrace more aggressive hitting strategies.
Kearns's playing time may have been limited, but his presence in the league during this formative era of baseball underscores the rich tapestry of the sport's history. As the game began to grow in popularity and shift towards a focus on power hitting, Kearns's role as a position player contributed to the competitive landscape of the time. While he may not be remembered as a long-term star, Kearns's brief tenure in the majors serves as a reminder of the myriad players who shaped the game in its early days.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | 19 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.263 | 0.300 | 0.368 | 0.668 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1920 | PHA | AL | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1924 | CHC | NL | 4 | 16 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.250 | 0.0 |
| 1925 | CHC | NL | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.500 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 7 | 0 | 32 | 2 | 0 | 4 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1924 | CHN | 1B | 4 | 0 | 29 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| 1925 | CHN | 1B | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 7 |