John Kennedy, baseball player, 1957-1957

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

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

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

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Shortstop 2