Bill Kennedy
Born: 12/22/1918 in Alexandria, VA, USA
Died: 8/20/1995 in Alexandria, VA, USA
MLB Debut: 1942-05-01 | Final Game: 1947-09-26
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 175 lbs
Full name: William Gorman Kennedy
Biography
Bill Kennedy was a professional baseball pitcher who played in the Major Leagues from 1942 to 1947. Born in 1918, Kennedy's career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball history, marked by the impact of World War II on the sport and the subsequent integration of baseball in the late 1940s. He made his debut on May 1, 1942, and concluded his playing career on September 26, 1947.
Over the course of his career, Kennedy compiled a record of 1-3 with an earned run average (ERA) of 6.79. He registered a total of 23 strikeouts and secured 5 saves, demonstrating his ability to contribute in critical game situations. While his statistics may not reflect the dominant performances of some of his contemporaries, Kennedy's role as a pitcher during a challenging era for the game showcased his dedication and resilience as he navigated the complexities of baseball during wartime.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3 | 31 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 63.7 | 71 | 48 | 3 | 44 | 23 | 6.79 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1942 | WSN | AL | 0 | 1 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 18.0 | 21 | 16 | 10 | 4 | 8.00 | - |
| 1946 | WSN | AL | 1 | 2 | 21 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 39.0 | 40 | 26 | 29 | 18 | 6.00 | - |
| 1947 | WSN | AL | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.7 | 10 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 8.10 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 | 14 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.071 | 0.071 | 0.071 | 0.143 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1942 | WSN | AL | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1946 | WSN | AL | 21 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.125 | 0.0 |
| 1947 | WSN | AL | 2 | 2 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 31 | 0 | 3 | 15 | 2 | 1 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1942 | WS1 | P | 8 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 1 |
| 1946 | WS1 | P | 21 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 2 | 0 |
| 1947 | WS1 | P | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 31 |