John Kennedy
Born: 10/12/1926 in Jacksonville, FL, USA
Died: 4/27/1998 in Jacksonville, FL, USA
MLB Debut: 1957-04-22 | Final Game: 1957-05-03
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 175 lbs
Full name: John Irvin Kennedy
Biography
John Kennedy, born in 1926, had a brief career in Major League Baseball that spanned from April 22, 1957, to May 3, 1957. As a position player, he appeared in a total of 5 games during his time in the league. Unfortunately, Kennedy did not record any hits, home runs, or runs batted in, finishing his career with a batting average of 0.0 and 0 stolen bases.
Kennedy's time in the major leagues occurred during a transitional period in baseball, marked by the evolution of playing styles and the increasing integration of the sport. Although his major league tenure was short-lived, his journey reflects the challenges faced by many players of his era striving to make their mark in a highly competitive environment. Despite his limited statistical output, Kennedy's experience in the big leagues remains a part of baseball history.
Negro Leagues Career Statistics
Batting
| PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | BA | OBP | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.0 | 2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 0 | .000 | 0.333 | .000 | 0.333 |
Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Batting
| Season | PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | BA | OBP | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1954 | 3.0 | 2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 0 | .000 | 0.333 | .000 | 0.333 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | PHI | NL | 5 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | PHI | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Shortstop | 2 |