Ed Kenna
Born: 10/17/1877 in Charleston, WV, USA
Died: 3/22/1912 in Grant, FL, USA
MLB Debut: 1902-05-05 | Final Game: 1902-05-09
Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 180 lbs
Full name: Edward Benninghaus Kenna
Biography
Ed Kenna was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1877, whose career spanned from 1902 to 1905. He played during a time when the game was transitioning from the tail end of the deadball era into a more offense-driven style. Kenna made his mark in Major League Baseball, where he recorded a win-loss record of 1-1 and an earned run average (ERA) of 5.29 across his time on the mound.
Throughout his brief career, Kenna showcased his abilities as a pitcher, striking out a total of 5 batters. Despite not being known for saves, his contributions on the field during this early period of professional baseball reflected the challenges and dynamics of the sport at the time. While his overall statistics may not capture the full scope of his impact, Kenna remains a part of baseball history, representing the perseverance of players in an era of evolving strategies and playing styles.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 17.0 | 19 | 10 | 1 | 11 | 5 | 5.29 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1902 | PHA | AL | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 17.0 | 19 | 10 | 11 | 5 | 5.29 | -764.2 |
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 | 0.125 | 0.125 | 0.250 | 0.375 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1902 | PHA | AL | 2 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.125 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 2 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 1 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1902 | PHA | P | 2 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by 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 |