Buddy Kennedy

Second Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2022-2026)

Buddy Kennedy is a second baseman who has played in Major League Baseball since 2022 for 5 teams, including the Arizona Diamondbacks, a span of 5 seasons. In 92 career games, he has hit .165 with 33 hits, 2 home runs, and 21 RBI.

AVG (Batting Average):
Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
HR (Home Runs):
Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
RBI (Runs Batted In):
Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.

Data updated

Active Player
AVG .165
HR 2
RBI 21
H 33
OPS .506
PIV thru 2025 -186

PIV is computed through the 2025 season, so it does not yet include 2026. Every other career total on this page includes 2026 through October 17, 2026.

Position
Second Baseman
Bats / Throws
R / R
Height / Weight
6'1" / 190 lb
Born
10/5/1998 in Millville, NJ, USA
MLB Debut
2022-06-17

Full name: Clifton Lewis Kennedy

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Career Batting Statistics

Buddy Kennedy — Career Batting Statistics
G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
92 200 20 33 6 2 2 21 1 23 59 .165 .261 .245 .506 -186

Career AVG .165 vs. league average .245 across their career seasons — 32.6% below league average.

Career OBP .261 vs. league average .315 across their career seasons — 17.3% below league average.

Career SLG .245 vs. league average .403 across their career seasons — 39.1% below league average.

Career OPS .506 vs. league average .718 across their career seasons — 29.5% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Career Arc

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Buddy Kennedy — Season-by-Season Batting
Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG Lg AVG Lg OBP Lg SLG Lg OPS PIV
2022 ARI NL 30 83 10 18 2 2 1 12 0 8 23 .217 .242 (-11%) .311 (-8%) .394 (-18%) .706 (-13%) -186.3
2023 ARI NL 10 24 1 4 1 0 0 1 0 4 6 .167 — — — — 0.0
2024 DET AL 6 10 2 2 0 0 1 4 1 2 4 .200 — — — — 0.0
2024 PHI NL 8 11 1 2 1 0 0 2 0 2 3 .182 — — — — 0.0
2025 PHI NL 4 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 .000 — — — — 0.0
2025 TOR AL 2 5 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 .200 — — — — 0.0
2025 LAN NL 7 17 1 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 5 .059 — — — — 0.0
2026 SF NL 25 43 4 5 1 0 0 1 0 5 15 .116 — — — — 0
Career · 8 seasons 92 200 20 33 6 2 2 21 1 23 59 .165 — — — — -186

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 Pitching Statistics

Buddy Kennedy — Career Pitching Statistics
W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1.0 4 4 0 2 0 36.00 0

Career ERA 36.00 vs. league average 4.18 across their career seasons — 761.7% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Pitching Career Arc

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Buddy Kennedy — Season-by-Season Pitching
Year Team Lg W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER BB SO ERA Lg ERA Pitcher PIV
2026 SF NL 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1.0 4 4 2 0 36.00 — -
Career · 1 season 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1.0 4 4 2 0 36.00 — 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

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Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).

Batting — Home / Away

Buddy Kennedy — Batting — Home / Away
SplitGABRHHRRBIAVG
Home2974916113.216
Away388371217.145

Last 10 Games — Batting

Buddy Kennedy — Last 10 Games — Batting
DateTmOppResABRH2B3BHRRBIBBSO
2025-08-23 LADSDPL 300000001
2025-08-22 LADSDPL 100000000
2025-08-21 LADCOLW 010000000
2025-08-20 LADCOLL 400000000
2025-08-19 LADCOLW 201000101
2025-08-18 LADCOLL 400000001
2025-08-17 LADSDPW 300000002
2025-08-09 TORLADL 301100001
2025-08-06 TORCOLW 210000010
2025-06-27 PHIATLW 100000000

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Buddy Kennedy — Career Fielding Totals by Position
Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 2 2 12 0 0 2
2B 30 26 47 45 2 13
3B 21 14 7 25 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Buddy Kennedy — Season-by-Season Fielding
Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2022 ARI 2B 22 22 38 34 2 10
2022 ARI 3B 2 1 0 2 0 0
2023 ARI 2B 1 0 1 0 0 0
2023 ARI 3B 6 5 2 9 0 0
2024 DET 2B 4 2 5 7 0 2
2024 DET 3B 1 0 0 2 0 0
2024 PHI 2B 2 1 3 4 0 1
2024 PHI 3B 3 1 1 2 0 0
2025 PHI 1B 2 2 12 0 0 2
2025 PHI 3B 1 0 0 1 0 0
2025 TOR 2B 1 1 0 0 0 0
2025 TOR 3B 1 1 1 1 0 0
2025 LAN 3B 7 6 3 8 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Diamond

Circle size = games played at each position.

Buddy Kennedy — Career Games by Position
Position Games
First Base 2
Second Base 30
Third Base 21
Designated Hitter 7

Buddy Kennedy: the record in brief

Buddy Kennedy made a major league debut on June 17, 2022 and is still active, so the totals on this page keep changing. The season rows list, in order, the Arizona Diamondbacks (2022 through 2023), the Detroit Tigers (2024), the Philadelphia Phillies (2024 through 2025), the Toronto Blue Jays (2025), the Los Angeles Dodgers (2025), and the San Francisco Giants (2026). At 6'1" and 190 pounds, Kennedy is listed as a second baseman. Kennedy threw and hit right-handed, per the bio block. The recorded birth is October 5, 1998, in Millville, NJ, USA. The bio lists the given name Clifton Lewis.

The batting record for Kennedy: 92 games, 33 hits in 200 at bats, and a .165 average, along with 2 homers and 21 RBI. Kennedy got on base at a .261 rate and slugged .245 (.506 OPS). Measured against the leagues Kennedy played in, the .165 career average compares with a .245 league average over the same seasons, 32.6% below the league. The OPS comparison is .506 to a league .718, 29.5% below average.

Frequently Asked Questions about Buddy Kennedy

What years did Buddy Kennedy play?
Buddy Kennedy played in Major League Baseball from 2022 to 2026.
Was Buddy Kennedy a pitcher?
No. Buddy Kennedy was a position player (Second Baseman), though he did pitch in 1 career game.
How many home runs did Buddy Kennedy hit?
Buddy Kennedy hit 2 career home runs with 33 hits.
What teams has Buddy Kennedy played for?
Buddy Kennedy has played for 6 teams: the Arizona Diamondbacks (2022–2023), the Detroit Tigers (2024), the Philadelphia Phillies (2024–2025), the Toronto Blue Jays (2025), the Los Angeles Dodgers (2025), and the San Francisco Giants (2026).
What are Buddy Kennedy's career stats?
In 92 games, Buddy Kennedy has 33 hits, 2 home runs, 21 RBI, 20 runs, and 1 stolen bases, with a .165 batting average.
What position does Buddy Kennedy play?
Buddy Kennedy plays primarily as a second baseman, the position where he has appeared in the most games.
How tall is Buddy Kennedy and how much does he weigh?
Buddy Kennedy is listed at 6 feet 1 inch and 190 pounds.
How many home runs has Buddy Kennedy hit each season?
Buddy Kennedy's home runs by season: 1 in 2022, 0 in 2023, 1 in 2024, 0 in 2025, and 0 in 2026. His most in one season was 1, in 2022 and 2024.
What was Buddy Kennedy's career batting average?
Buddy Kennedy batted .165 over his career, with 33 hits in 200 at bats.
How many RBI did Buddy Kennedy have?
Buddy Kennedy drove in 21 runs in his career.
What was Buddy Kennedy's career ERA?
Buddy Kennedy finished with a 36.00 career ERA, going 0-0 with 0 strikeouts.