Eddie Kenna
Born: 9/30/1897 in San Francisco, CA, USA
Died: 8/21/1972 in San Francisco, CA, USA
MLB Debut: 1928-06-02 | Final Game: 1928-09-05
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'7" | Weight: 150 lbs
Full name: Edward Aloysius Kenna
Biography
Eddie Kenna was a professional baseball player born in 1897, who made a brief yet impactful mark in Major League Baseball during the 1928 season. His career spanned from June 2 to September 5 of that year, during which he played a total of 41 games. Kenna demonstrated impressive offensive skills, finishing his short career with a batting average of .297, accumulating 35 hits, 20 RBIs, and 1 home run. He also showcased his speed on the bases with 1 stolen base, reflecting the dynamic playing style that characterized the era.
Though Kenna's time in the majors was limited, his performance contributed to the competitive landscape of baseball in the late 1920s, a period marked by a shift towards more offense-driven play. His ability to hit for average and drive in runs illustrated the essential attributes of a position player of his time, as teams increasingly relied on effective hitters to capitalize on scoring opportunities. Despite the brevity of his career, Eddie Kenna remains a part of baseball history, remembered for his contributions during a transformative period in the sport.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | 118 | 14 | 35 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 20 | 1 | 14 | 8 | 0.297 | 0.376 | 0.390 | 0.766 | 104.4 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1928 | WSN | AL | 41 | 118 | 14 | 35 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 20 | 1 | 14 | 8 | 0.297 | 104.4 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C | 33 | 0 | 104 | 26 | 8 | 3 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1928 | WS1 | C | 33 | 0 | 104 | 26 | 8 | 3 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 33 |