Dick Kenworthy
Born: 4/1/1941 in Red Oak, IA, USA
Died: 4/22/2010 in Kansas City, MO, USA
MLB Debut: 1962-09-08 | Final Game: 1968-09-29
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 170 lbs
Full name: Richard Lee Kenworthy
Biography
Dick Kenworthy was a professional baseball player born in 1941, whose career spanned from 1962 until his retirement in 1968. He played primarily as a position player, participating in a total of 125 games over his six-season tenure in Major League Baseball. Kenworthy was known for his solid defensive abilities and his versatility on the field, although his offensive contributions were modest, finishing his career with a batting average of .215. He recorded 54 hits, including 4 home runs, and drove in 13 runs during his time in the league.
Kenworthy played in an era marked by the transition of baseball from the deadball era into a more modern phase of play, where power hitting and offensive statistics began to take center stage. Despite his limited offensive output, he was a reliable presence on the roster and contributed to his teams' efforts during a competitive period in baseball history. His career, while not filled with standout statistics, reflects the journey of many players who contributed to the fabric of the game during their time.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 125 | 251 | 12 | 54 | 6 | 1 | 4 | 13 | 0 | 10 | 42 | 0.215 | 0.250 | 0.295 | 0.545 | -466.4 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | CHW | AL | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1964 | CHW | AL | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1965 | CHW | AL | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1966 | CHW | AL | 9 | 25 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.200 | 0.0 |
| 1967 | CHW | AL | 50 | 97 | 9 | 22 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 11 | 0 | 4 | 17 | 0.227 | -22.9 |
| 1968 | CHW | AL | 58 | 122 | 2 | 27 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 21 | 0.221 | -443.5 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 2 |
| 3B | 79 | 56 | 37 | 128 | 9 | 4 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | CHA | 2B | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 2 |
| 1966 | CHA | 3B | 6 | 6 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 0 |
| 1967 | CHA | 3B | 35 | 23 | 16 | 51 | 2 | 1 |
| 1968 | CHA | 3B | 38 | 27 | 21 | 70 | 6 | 3 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 2 |
| Third Base | 79 |