John Kerr
Born: 11/26/1898 in San Francisco, CA, USA
Died: 10/19/1993 in Long Beach, CA, USA
MLB Debut: 1923-05-01 | Final Game: 1934-09-30
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'8" | Weight: 158 lbs
Full name: John Francis Kerr
Biography
John Kerr was born in 1898 and enjoyed a professional baseball career that spanned over a decade, from 1923 to 1934. As a versatile position player, he appeared in 471 games during his time in Major League Baseball, where he established himself as a reliable contributor at the plate. Kerr finished his career with 388 hits, a batting average of .266, and a total of 145 runs batted in. He demonstrated his ability to impact the game not only with his bat but also on the base paths, accumulating 26 stolen bases throughout his career.
Kerr played during a transformative era in baseball, which saw the sport evolve significantly in the years following the deadball era and leading into the Golden Age of Baseball. His contributions to his teams reflected the increasing emphasis on speed and contact hitting, traits that would later define many successful players of his time. While not a household name, Kerr's consistent performance and dedication on the field earned him respect among his peers and laid the groundwork for future generations of players.
Negro Leagues Career Statistics
Batting
| PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | BA | OBP | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.0 | 4.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0.250 | 0.250 | 0.500 | 0.750 |
Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Batting
| Season | PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | BA | OBP | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1933 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0.250 | 0.250 | 0.500 | 0.750 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 471 | 1457 | 172 | 388 | 59 | 13 | 6 | 145 | 26 | 115 | 92 | 0.266 | 0.323 | 0.337 | 0.660 | -2955.8 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1923 | DET | AL | 19 | 42 | 4 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 5 | 0.214 | 0.0 |
| 1924 | DET | AL | 17 | 11 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.273 | 0.0 |
| 1929 | CHW | AL | 127 | 419 | 50 | 108 | 20 | 4 | 1 | 39 | 9 | 31 | 24 | 0.258 | -1470.7 |
| 1930 | CHW | AL | 70 | 266 | 37 | 77 | 11 | 6 | 3 | 27 | 4 | 21 | 23 | 0.289 | -190.9 |
| 1931 | CHW | AL | 128 | 444 | 51 | 119 | 17 | 2 | 2 | 50 | 9 | 35 | 22 | 0.268 | -879.2 |
| 1932 | WSN | AL | 51 | 132 | 14 | 36 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 15 | 3 | 13 | 3 | 0.273 | -181.9 |
| 1933 | WSN | AL | 28 | 40 | 5 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 0.200 | 0.0 |
| 1934 | WSN | AL | 31 | 103 | 8 | 28 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 1 | 8 | 13 | 0.272 | -233.1 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1933 | WS | WS1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 337 | 0 | 847 | 1108 | 60 | 214 |
| 3B | 36 | 0 | 32 | 63 | 5 | 6 |
| OF | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| SS | 51 | 0 | 90 | 143 | 16 | 19 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1923 | DET | SS | 15 | 0 | 19 | 45 | 9 | 5 |
| 1924 | DET | 3B | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1924 | DET | OF | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1929 | CHA | 2B | 122 | 0 | 307 | 459 | 23 | 84 |
| 1929 | CHA | SS | 1 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 1930 | CHA | 2B | 52 | 0 | 130 | 166 | 6 | 33 |
| 1930 | CHA | SS | 20 | 0 | 42 | 52 | 3 | 7 |
| 1931 | CHA | 2B | 117 | 0 | 297 | 366 | 22 | 78 |
| 1931 | CHA | 3B | 7 | 0 | 9 | 13 | 3 | 1 |
| 1931 | CHA | SS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 1932 | WS1 | 2B | 17 | 0 | 46 | 57 | 5 | 9 |
| 1932 | WS1 | 3B | 8 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| 1932 | WS1 | SS | 14 | 0 | 25 | 37 | 4 | 7 |
| 1933 | WS1 | 2B | 16 | 0 | 25 | 31 | 2 | 4 |
| 1933 | WS1 | 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1934 | WS1 | 2B | 13 | 0 | 42 | 29 | 2 | 6 |
| 1934 | WS1 | 3B | 17 | 0 | 21 | 47 | 2 | 4 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 338 |
| Third Base | 37 |
| Shortstop | 51 |
| Right Field | 1 |