Ed Kenna
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1902)
Ed Kenna was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball in 1902 for the Philadelphia Athletics. Across 2 career appearances, he went 1-1 with a 5.29 ERA and 5 strikeouts.
- W (Wins):
- Games credited to a pitcher whose team took a lead it never surrendered while he was the pitcher of record.
- ERA (Earned Run Average):
- Earned runs allowed per nine innings pitched: (ER × 9) ÷ IP. The primary measure of pitching effectiveness.
- SO (Strikeouts):
- For a batter, times retired on a third strike; for a pitcher, batters retired on a third strike.
- WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched):
- Baserunners allowed per inning: (BB + H) ÷ IP. Under 1.00 is elite.
Data updated
- Position
- Pitcher
- Bats / Throws
- — / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'0" / 180 lb
- Died
- 3/22/1912 in Grant, FL, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1902-05-05
- Last Game
- 1902-05-09
Full name: Edward Benninghaus Kenna
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1902 | PHA | AL | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 17.0 | 19 | 10 | 11 | 5 | 5.29 | 3.17 (-67%) | -761.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 17.0 | 19 | 10 | 11 | 5 | 5.29 | — | -761 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .125 | .125 | .250 | .375 | 0 |
Career AVG .125 vs. league average .267 across their career seasons — 53.2% below league average.
Career OBP .125 vs. league average .322 across their career seasons — 61.1% below league average.
Career SLG .250 vs. league average .344 across their career seasons — 27.3% below league average.
Career OPS .375 vs. league average .665 across their career seasons — 43.6% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1902 | PHA | AL | 2 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .125 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 2 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .125 | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 2 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .125 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 2 | 17.0 | 19 | 10 | 11 | 5 | 5.29 |
Last 2 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1902-05-09 | PHA | BLA | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1902-05-05 | PHA | MIN | W | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Last 2 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1902-05-09 | PHA | BLA | L | 9.0 | 14 | 13 | 8 | 8 | 3 | 1 |
| 1902-05-05 | PHA | MIN | W | 8.0 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 2 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Georgetown University | Washington | DC | 1900 |
| Mount St. Mary's University | Emmitsburg | MD | 1895, 1896, 1897, 1898 |
| West Virginia University | Morgantown | WV | 1901 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Ed Kenna
- Was Ed Kenna a pitcher?
- Yes. Ed Kenna pitched in the major leagues, recording 1 wins and 5 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Ed Kenna hit?
- Ed Kenna hit 0 career home runs with 1 hits.
- What was Ed Kenna's career batting average?
- Ed Kenna batted .125 over his career, with 1 hits in 8 at bats.
- What was Ed Kenna's career ERA?
- Ed Kenna finished with a 5.29 career ERA, going 1-1 with 5 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Ed Kenna have?
- Ed Kenna recorded 5 career strikeouts.
- Is Ed Kenna in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Ed Kenna has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.