Bill Kennedy, baseball player, 1942-1947

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

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

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

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 31