Pete Kilduff
Second Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1917-1921)
Pete Kilduff was a second baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1917 to 1921 for the New York Giants, the Chicago Cubs, and the Brooklyn Dodgers, a span of 5 seasons. In 428 career games, he hit .270 with 374 hits, 4 home runs, and 159 RBI. His career PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of offensive impact — is 565.
- 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
- Second Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'7" / 155 lb
- Died
- 2/14/1930 in Pittsburg, KS, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1917-04-18
- Last Game
- 1921-09-28
Full name: Peter John Kilduff
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 428 | 1,384 | 163 | 374 | 62 | 28 | 4 | 159 | 28 | 134 | 132 | .270 | .338 | .364 | .702 | 565 |
Career AVG .270 vs. league average .266 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .338 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .364 vs. league average .354 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OPS .702 vs. league average .682 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1917 | NY1 | NL | 31 | 78 | 12 | 16 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 12 | 2 | 4 | 11 | .205 | .248 (-18%) | .312 (-19%) | .323 (-13%) | .635 (-16%) | -184.8 |
| 1917 | CHN | NL | 56 | 202 | 23 | 56 | 9 | 5 | 0 | 15 | 11 | 12 | 19 | .277 | .248 (+11%) | .312 (+4%) | .323 (+15%) | .635 (+9%) | -184.8 |
| 1918 | CHN | NL | 30 | 93 | 7 | 19 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 13 | 1 | 7 | 7 | .204 | .255 (-20%) | .318 (-16%) | .326 (-18%) | .645 (-17%) | -236.3 |
| 1919 | CHN | NL | 31 | 88 | 5 | 24 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 8 | 1 | 10 | 5 | .273 | .262 (+4%) | .322 (+12%) | .347 (+5%) | .670 (+8%) | 135.8 |
| 1919 | BRO | NL | 32 | 73 | 9 | 22 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 5 | 12 | 11 | .301 | .262 (+15%) | .322 (+26%) | .347 (+6%) | .670 (+16%) | 135.8 |
| 1920 | BRO | NL | 141 | 478 | 62 | 130 | 26 | 8 | 0 | 58 | 2 | 58 | 43 | .272 | .271 (avg) | .331 (+6%) | .363 (-1%) | .694 (+2%) | 300.6 |
| 1921 | BRO | NL | 107 | 372 | 45 | 107 | 15 | 10 | 3 | 45 | 6 | 31 | 36 | .288 | .286 (avg) | .344 (avg) | .395 (+3%) | .739 (+1%) | 59.9 |
| Career · 7 seasons | 428 | 1,384 | 163 | 374 | 62 | 28 | 4 | 159 | 28 | 134 | 132 | .270 | — | — | — | — | 26 | ||
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.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (429 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 240 | 739 | 95 | 198 | 1 | 88 | .268 |
| Away | 189 | 642 | 70 | 175 | 3 | 74 | .273 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1921-09-28 | BRO | BSN | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1921-09-18 | BRO | CHC | L | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1921-09-10 | BRO | NY1 | L | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1921-09-09 | BRO | NY1 | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1921-09-06 | BRO | PHI | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1921-09-05 | BRO | PHI | W | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1921-09-05 | BRO | PHI | W | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1921-09-04 | BRO | PHI | W | 4 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1921-09-03 | BRO | NY1 | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1921-09-01 | BRO | NY1 | W | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 304 | 0 | 684 | 993 | 65 | 160 |
| 3B | 47 | 0 | 34 | 80 | 12 | 10 |
| SS | 63 | 0 | 111 | 151 | 27 | 21 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1917 | NY1 | 2B | 21 | 0 | 34 | 49 | 4 | 11 |
| 1917 | NY1 | 3B | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1917 | NY1 | SS | 5 | 0 | 4 | 8 | 2 | 0 |
| 1917 | CHN | 2B | 5 | 0 | 11 | 17 | 0 | 2 |
| 1917 | CHN | SS | 51 | 0 | 91 | 128 | 19 | 19 |
| 1918 | CHN | 2B | 30 | 0 | 72 | 72 | 10 | 18 |
| 1919 | CHN | 2B | 8 | 0 | 8 | 20 | 1 | 3 |
| 1919 | CHN | 3B | 14 | 0 | 11 | 26 | 1 | 2 |
| 1919 | CHN | SS | 7 | 0 | 16 | 15 | 6 | 2 |
| 1919 | BRO | 2B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1919 | BRO | 3B | 26 | 0 | 16 | 40 | 9 | 4 |
| 1920 | BRO | 2B | 134 | 0 | 316 | 454 | 26 | 69 |
| 1920 | BRO | 3B | 5 | 0 | 6 | 9 | 2 | 2 |
| 1921 | BRO | 2B | 105 | 0 | 243 | 379 | 24 | 57 |
| 1921 | BRO | 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 304 |
| Third Base | 47 |
| Shortstop | 63 |
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Pete Kilduff: the record in brief
Between the debut on April 18, 1917 and the final game on September 28, 1921, Pete Kilduff built the record summarized on this page. Club by club, the record runs the New York Giants (1917), the Chicago Cubs (1917 through 1919), and the Brooklyn Robins (1919 to 1921). Kilduff played primarily as a second baseman and threw and hit right-handed. The bio adds a birth date on April 4, 1893, in Weir City, KS, USA and a listed size of 5-foot-7 and 155 pounds. Kilduff's death is recorded on February 14, 1930, in Pittsburg, KS, USA. Pete Kilduff was the playing name; the full given name is Peter John.
In 428 games and 1,384 at bats, Kilduff batted .270 with 374 hits, along with 4 home runs, 159 RBI, and 28 stolen bases. Reaching base at a .338 clip and slugging .364, Kilduff finished with a .702 OPS. Kilduff hit .270 while the league hit .266 over the same span, a figure close to average.
Frequently Asked Questions about Pete Kilduff
- What years did Pete Kilduff play?
- Pete Kilduff played in Major League Baseball from 1917 to 1921.
- Was Pete Kilduff a pitcher?
- No. Pete Kilduff was a position player (Second Baseman).
- How many home runs did Pete Kilduff hit?
- Pete Kilduff hit 4 career home runs with 374 hits.
- What was Pete Kilduff's career batting average?
- Pete Kilduff batted .270 over his career, with 374 hits in 1,384 at bats.
- How many RBI did Pete Kilduff have?
- Pete Kilduff drove in 159 runs in his career.
- Is Pete Kilduff in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Pete Kilduff has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.