Ken Retzer
Catcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1961-1964)
- Position
- Catcher
- Bats / Throws
- L / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'0" / 185 lb
- Died
- 5/17/2020 in Sun City, AZ, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1961-09-09
- Last Game
- 1964-10-03
Full name: Kenneth Leo Retzer
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 237 | 690 | 65 | 182 | 25 | 2 | 14 | 72 | 5 | 52 | 50 | .264 | .316 | .367 | .683 | -46 |
Career AVG .264 vs. league average .253 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .316 vs. league average .319 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .367 vs. league average .385 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OPS .683 vs. league average .704 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | WS2 | AL | 16 | 53 | 7 | 18 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 5 | .340 | .258 (+31%) | .328 (+18%) | .399 (+18%) | .727 (+18%) | 157.8 |
| 1962 | WS2 | AL | 109 | 340 | 36 | 97 | 11 | 2 | 8 | 37 | 2 | 26 | 21 | .285 | .257 (+11%) | .326 (+3%) | .393 (+2%) | .719 (+2%) | 122.5 |
| 1963 | WS2 | AL | 95 | 265 | 21 | 64 | 10 | 0 | 5 | 31 | 2 | 17 | 20 | .242 | .246 (-2%) | .308 (-6%) | .371 (-10%) | .680 (-8%) | -326.2 |
| 1964 | WS2 | AL | 17 | 32 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 4 | .094 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 4 seasons | 237 | 690 | 65 | 182 | 25 | 2 | 14 | 72 | 5 | 52 | 50 | .264 | — | — | — | — | -46 | ||
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 (237 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 118 | 329 | 30 | 86 | 6 | 33 | .261 |
| Away | 119 | 361 | 35 | 96 | 8 | 38 | .266 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1964-10-03 | TEX | BOS | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1964-10-01 | TEX | BAL | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1964-09-23 | TEX | BOS | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1964-09-20 | TEX | CHW | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1964-09-16 | TEX | CLE | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1964-05-09 | TEX | BOS | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1964-05-06 | TEX | NYY | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1964-05-05 | TEX | BAL | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1964-04-29 | TEX | LAA | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1964-04-28 | TEX | LAA | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C | 209 | 189 | 935 | 97 | 18 | 13 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | WS2 | C | 16 | 15 | 71 | 8 | 1 | 2 |
| 1962 | WS2 | C | 99 | 91 | 488 | 44 | 8 | 5 |
| 1963 | WS2 | C | 81 | 72 | 320 | 35 | 7 | 5 |
| 1964 | WS2 | C | 13 | 11 | 56 | 10 | 2 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 209 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Ken Retzer
- What years did Ken Retzer play?
- Ken Retzer played in Major League Baseball from 1961 to 1964.
- Was Ken Retzer a pitcher?
- No. Ken Retzer was a position player (Catcher).
- How many home runs did Ken Retzer hit?
- Ken Retzer hit 14 career home runs with 182 hits.