George Kernek, baseball player, 1965-1966

George Kernek

Born: 1/12/1940 in Holdenville, OK, USA

Died: 8/14/2022 in Purcell, OK, USA

MLB Debut: 1965-09-05 | Final Game: 1966-05-08

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: George Boyd Kernek

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Biography

George Kernek, born in 1940, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in the major leagues during a brief career spanning from 1965 to 1966. Primarily serving as a position player, Kernek played a total of 30 games in the big leagues. He showcased his hitting skills by accumulating 21 hits, resulting in a batting average of .259. Although he did not hit any home runs, he contributed to his team's offense with 6 runs batted in and demonstrated his speed on the bases with 1 stolen base. Kernek's career unfolded during a transformative time in baseball, as the sport was evolving with the introduction of more dynamic playing styles and strategies. Despite the brevity of his time in the majors, his contributions were part of the larger tapestry of baseball history in the mid-1960s, a period marked by the transition from the traditional game to a more athletic and aggressive style of play. His journey through the ranks of professional baseball reflects the challenges and opportunities faced by players of his era.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
30 81 11 21 3 2 0 6 1 6 13 0.259 0.318 0.346 0.664 -95.6

Career AVG .259 vs. league average .247 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .318 vs. league average .310 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .346 vs. league average .374 across their career seasons — 7.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.664 vs. league average 0.684 across their career seasons — near league average.

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
1965 STL NL 10 31 6 9 3 1 0 3 0 2 4 0.290 — — — — 0.0
1966 STL NL 20 50 5 12 0 1 0 3 1 4 9 0.240 .248 (-3%) .309 (avg) .376 (-26%) .685 (-14%) -95.6

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 23 22 179 13 4 23

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1965 SLN 1B 7 7 65 5 2 9
1966 SLN 1B 16 15 114 8 2 14

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 23

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of Oklahoma Norman OK 1960, 1961