Terry Kennedy
Catcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1978-1991)
Terry Kennedy was a catcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1978 to 1991 for 4 teams, including the St. Louis Cardinals, a span of 14 seasons. In 1,491 career games, he hit .264 with 1,313 hits, 113 home runs, and 628 RBI. Terry Kennedy was a 4-time All-Star and a Silver Slugger.
- 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
- Position
- Catcher
- Bats / Throws
- L / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'3" / 220 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1978-09-04
- Last Game
- 1991-10-06
- Awards
- 4× All-Star · Silver Slugger
Full name: Terrance Edward Kennedy
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,491 | 4,979 | 474 | 1,313 | 244 | 12 | 113 | 628 | 6 | 365 | 855 | .264 | .314 | .386 | .699 | -1,132 |
Career AVG .264 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .314 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .386 vs. league average .388 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OPS .699 vs. league average .712 across their career seasons — near league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | SLN | NL | 10 | 29 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 3 | .172 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1979 | SLN | NL | 33 | 109 | 11 | 31 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 17 | 0 | 6 | 20 | .284 | .265 (+7%) | .329 (-3%) | .397 (+2%) | .727 (-1%) | -29.3 |
| 1980 | SLN | NL | 84 | 248 | 28 | 63 | 12 | 3 | 4 | 34 | 0 | 28 | 34 | .254 | .264 (-4%) | .326 (avg) | .387 (-3%) | .714 (-2%) | -85.9 |
| 1981 | SDN | NL | 101 | 382 | 32 | 115 | 24 | 1 | 2 | 41 | 0 | 22 | 53 | .301 | .255 (+18%) | .320 (+6%) | .368 (+4%) | .688 (+5%) | 343.2 |
| 1982 | SDN | NL | 153 | 562 | 75 | 166 | 42 | 1 | 21 | 97 | 1 | 26 | 91 | .295 | .261 (+13%) | .324 (+1%) | .388 (+25%) | .712 (+14%) | 1338.5 |
| 1983 | SDN | NL | 149 | 549 | 47 | 156 | 27 | 2 | 17 | 98 | 1 | 51 | 89 | .284 | .260 (+9%) | .324 (+5%) | .389 (+11%) | .714 (+9%) | 900.6 |
| 1984 | SDN | NL | 148 | 530 | 54 | 127 | 16 | 1 | 14 | 57 | 1 | 33 | 99 | .240 | .259 (-8%) | .322 (-12%) | .384 (-8%) | .707 (-10%) | -885.5 |
| 1985 | SDN | NL | 143 | 532 | 54 | 139 | 27 | 1 | 10 | 74 | 0 | 31 | 102 | .261 | .257 (+2%) | .323 (-7%) | .390 (-5%) | .714 (-6%) | -539.7 |
| 1986 | SDN | NL | 141 | 432 | 46 | 114 | 22 | 1 | 12 | 57 | 0 | 37 | 74 | .264 | .257 (+2%) | .325 (-1%) | .395 (+2%) | .720 (+1%) | 69.6 |
| 1987 | BAL | AL | 143 | 512 | 51 | 128 | 13 | 1 | 18 | 62 | 1 | 35 | 112 | .250 | .262 (-5%) | .331 (-10%) | .415 (-7%) | .746 (-8%) | -706.2 |
| 1988 | BAL | AL | 85 | 265 | 20 | 60 | 10 | 0 | 3 | 16 | 0 | 15 | 53 | .226 | .254 (-11%) | .317 (-16%) | .377 (-21%) | .695 (-19%) | -770.5 |
| 1989 | SFN | NL | 125 | 355 | 19 | 85 | 15 | 0 | 5 | 34 | 1 | 35 | 56 | .239 | .254 (-6%) | .319 (-4%) | .375 (-14%) | .694 (-9%) | -472.9 |
| 1990 | SFN | NL | 107 | 303 | 25 | 84 | 22 | 0 | 2 | 26 | 1 | 31 | 38 | .277 | .257 (+8%) | .324 (+5%) | .385 (-4%) | .710 (avg) | 52.0 |
| 1991 | SFN | NL | 69 | 171 | 12 | 40 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 13 | 0 | 11 | 31 | .234 | .255 (-9%) | .323 (-13%) | .384 (-12%) | .708 (-12%) | -345.5 |
| Career · 14 seasons | 1,491 | 4,979 | 474 | 1,313 | 244 | 12 | 113 | 628 | 6 | 365 | 855 | .264 | — | — | — | — | -1,132 | ||
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.
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
Playoff Batting by Year
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (1491 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 752 | 2471 | 231 | 634 | 61 | 334 | .257 |
| Away | 739 | 2508 | 243 | 679 | 52 | 294 | .271 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991-10-06 | SFG | LAD | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1991-10-02 | SFG | HOU | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1991-09-28 | SFG | LAD | W | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1991-09-27 | SFG | LAD | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1991-09-25 | SFG | HOU | W | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1991-09-24 | SFG | HOU | W | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1991-09-21 | SFG | SDP | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1991-09-16 | SFG | ATL | W | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 1991-09-14 | SFG | SDP | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1991-09-11 | SFG | CIN | W | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 25 | 15 | 150 | 14 | 2 | 11 |
| C | 1378 | 1271 | 6555 | 623 | 106 | 92 |
| OF | 28 | 26 | 49 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | SLN | C | 10 | 9 | 46 | 4 | 1 | 1 |
| 1979 | SLN | C | 32 | 26 | 135 | 7 | 1 | 1 |
| 1980 | SLN | C | 41 | 38 | 182 | 21 | 7 | 3 |
| 1980 | SLN | OF | 28 | 26 | 49 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1981 | SDN | C | 100 | 98 | 465 | 63 | 20 | 12 |
| 1982 | SDN | 1B | 12 | 12 | 111 | 10 | 2 | 7 |
| 1982 | SDN | C | 139 | 133 | 666 | 56 | 7 | 11 |
| 1983 | SDN | 1B | 4 | 3 | 25 | 3 | 0 | 4 |
| 1983 | SDN | C | 143 | 142 | 782 | 79 | 12 | 8 |
| 1984 | SDN | C | 147 | 141 | 708 | 54 | 14 | 6 |
| 1985 | SDN | 1B | 5 | 0 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1985 | SDN | C | 140 | 134 | 654 | 67 | 10 | 12 |
| 1986 | SDN | C | 123 | 114 | 692 | 70 | 8 | 13 |
| 1987 | BAL | C | 142 | 135 | 750 | 58 | 6 | 11 |
| 1988 | BAL | C | 79 | 75 | 332 | 23 | 2 | 3 |
| 1989 | SFN | 1B | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1989 | SFN | C | 121 | 102 | 516 | 47 | 8 | 6 |
| 1990 | SFN | C | 103 | 84 | 390 | 38 | 4 | 3 |
| 1991 | SFN | 1B | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1991 | SFN | C | 58 | 40 | 237 | 36 | 6 | 2 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 1378 |
| First Base | 25 |
| Left Field | 28 |
Awards & Honors
| Year | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Player of the Month | April |
| 1983 | Silver Slugger | C |
Salary History
Terry Kennedy's recorded salaries total $6,160,000 over 7 seasons, 1985 to 1991. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Kennedy's career ran from 1978 to 1991. His seasons before 1985 are not included.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | SFN | NL | $500,000 |
| 1990 | SFN | NL | $850,000 |
| 1989 | SFN | NL | $850,000 |
| 1988 | BAL | AL | $850,000 |
| 1988 | SDN | NL | $300,000 |
| 1987 | BAL | AL | $1,020,000 |
| 1986 | SDN | NL | $920,000 |
| 1985 | SDN | NL | $870,000 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $6,160,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florida State University | Tallahassee | FL | 1975, 1976, 1977 |
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Most Valuable Player | NL | 10th | 37.0 | 336 | 0 |
| 1982 | Most Valuable Player | NL | 14th | 20.0 | 336 | 0 |
Most Similar Players
Career comps based on counting + rate stats and primary position. Score is relative — closest peer anchors at ~98%.
Terry Kennedy (highlighted) compared to peers across the same era.
Terry Kennedy: the record in brief
September 4, 1978 and October 6, 1991 bracket Terry Kennedy's time in the majors: the debut and the last game on record. The season rows list, in order, the St. Louis Cardinals (1978 through 1980), the San Diego Padres (1981 through 1986), the Baltimore Orioles (1987 through 1988), and the San Francisco Giants (1989 through 1991). Kennedy, a catcher by primary position, batted left-handed and threw right-handed. Height and weight on file: 6-foot-3 and 220 pounds. The birth record reads June 4, 1956, in Euclid, OH, USA. Terry Kennedy was the playing name; the full given name is Terrance Edward.
Across 1,491 games at the plate, Kennedy's career line reads 1,313 hits in 4,979 at bats for a .264 average, adding 113 homers and 628 RBI. Kennedy got on base at a .314 rate and slugged .386 (.699 OPS). Kennedy hit .264 while the league hit .259 over the same span, a figure close to average. The single-season home run high is 21, set in 1982. 1982 produced Kennedy's most hits, 166 of them for the San Diego Padres.
Frequently Asked Questions about Terry Kennedy
- What years did Terry Kennedy play?
- Terry Kennedy played in Major League Baseball from 1978 to 1991.
- Was Terry Kennedy a pitcher?
- No. Terry Kennedy was a position player (Catcher).
- How many home runs did Terry Kennedy hit?
- Terry Kennedy hit 113 career home runs with 1,313 hits.
- What teams did Terry Kennedy play for?
- Terry Kennedy played for 4 teams: the St. Louis Cardinals (1978–1980), the San Diego Padres (1981–1986), the Baltimore Orioles (1987–1988), and the San Francisco Giants (1989–1991).
- Did Terry Kennedy win an MVP award?
- No. Terry Kennedy did not win the MVP award.
- What awards did Terry Kennedy win?
- Terry Kennedy won the Silver Slugger award (1983). He was selected to 4 All-Star Games.
- What were Terry Kennedy's career stats?
- In 1,491 games, Terry Kennedy had 1,313 hits, 113 home runs, 628 RBI, 474 runs, and 6 stolen bases, with a .264 batting average.
- How much did Terry Kennedy earn in his career?
- Terry Kennedy's recorded salaries total $6,160,000 over 7 seasons, 1985 to 1991. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Kennedy's career ran from 1978 to 1991. His seasons before 1985 are not included.
- What was Terry Kennedy's salary?
- Terry Kennedy's last recorded salary was $500,000, in 1991. His highest recorded salary was $1,150,000, in 1988, and his lowest was $500,000, in 1991. The Salary History table lists each season from 1985 to 1991.
- What position did Terry Kennedy play?
- Terry Kennedy played primarily as a catcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Terry Kennedy and how much did he weigh?
- Terry Kennedy was listed at 6 feet 3 inches and 220 pounds.
- How many home runs did Terry Kennedy hit each season?
- Terry Kennedy's home runs by season: 0 in 1978, 2 in 1979, 4 in 1980, 2 in 1981, 21 in 1982, 17 in 1983, 14 in 1984, 10 in 1985, 12 in 1986, 18 in 1987, 3 in 1988, 5 in 1989, 2 in 1990, and 3 in 1991. His most in one season was 21, in 1982.
- What was Terry Kennedy's career batting average?
- Terry Kennedy batted .264 over his career, with 1,313 hits in 4,979 at bats.
- How many RBI did Terry Kennedy have?
- Terry Kennedy drove in 628 runs in his career.