Kent Greenfield, baseball player, 1924-1929

Kent Greenfield

Born: 7/1/1902 in Guthrie, KY, USA

Died: 3/14/1978 in Guthrie, KY, USA

MLB Debut: 1924-09-28 | Final Game: 1929-09-06

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 180 lbs

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Biography

Kent Greenfield was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1902, whose career spanned from 1924 to 1929. Over the course of his five seasons in Major League Baseball, Greenfield established a record of 41 wins and 48 losses, alongside an earned run average (ERA) of 4.54. He recorded a total of 242 strikeouts and achieved one save, showcasing his ability to contribute both as a starter and in relief roles. Greenfield's time in the league coincided with a transformative period in baseball, as the sport was gradually moving away from the Deadball Era and beginning to embrace a more offense-oriented style. Greenfield's playing style was characterized by his competitive spirit and durability on the mound, qualities that allowed him to carve out a niche in a league filled with talented pitchers. Despite not achieving superstar status, he remained a reliable option for his teams, contributing to the overall competitive landscape of the late 1920s. His contributions to the game, while modest in statistical terms, reflect the evolving nature of baseball during his playing years, as pitchers and hitters alike adapted to the changing strategies of the game. Kent Greenfield's legacy is that of a determined player who played a pivotal role in the dynamic environment of early professional baseball.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
41 48 152 102 36 2 1 775.3 871 391 36 297 242 4.54 0

Career ERA 4.54 vs. league average 4.27 across their career seasons — 6.4% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year Team Lg W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER BB SO ERA Lg ERA Pitcher PIV
1924 NY1 NL 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 3.0 9 5 1 1 15.00 — 0.0
1925 NY1 NL 12 8 29 21 12 0 0 171.7 195 74 64 66 3.88 4.55 (+15%) 1167.8
1926 NY1 NL 13 12 39 28 8 1 1 222.7 206 98 82 74 3.96 4.11 (+4%) -2697.8
1927 NY1 NL 2 2 12 1 0 0 0 20.0 39 21 13 4 9.45 4.08 (-131%) -1409.9
1927 BSN NL 11 14 27 26 11 1 0 190.0 203 81 59 59 3.84 4.08 (+6%) 1966.4
1928 BSN NL 3 11 32 23 5 0 0 143.7 173 85 60 30 5.32 4.13 (-29%) -1640.0
1929 BSN NL 0 0 6 2 0 0 0 15.7 33 19 15 7 10.91 4.60 (-137%) -760.6
1929 BRO NL 0 0 6 0 0 0 0 8.7 13 8 3 1 8.31 — 0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
153 237 12 24 2 0 0 5 0 9 70 0.101 0.134 0.110 0.244 -2069.9

Career AVG .101 vs. league average .284 across their career seasons — 64.3% below league average.

Career OBP .134 vs. league average .347 across their career seasons — 61.3% below league average.

Career SLG .110 vs. league average .398 across their career seasons — 72.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.244 vs. league average 0.745 across their career seasons — 67.3% below 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
1924 NY1 NL 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1925 NY1 NL 29 62 5 5 1 0 0 2 0 1 19 0.081 .288 (-72%) .349 (-73%) .407 (-76%) .756 (-75%) -815.6
1926 NY1 NL 39 65 2 6 1 0 0 1 0 5 20 0.092 .279 (-67%) .345 (-55%) .390 (-72%) .735 (-64%) -730.6
1927 NY1 NL 12 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1927 BSN NL 27 64 4 11 0 0 0 2 0 3 20 0.172 .282 (-39%) .344 (-39%) .392 (-56%) .736 (-48%) 0.0
1928 BSN NL 32 38 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 8 0.053 — — — — 0.0
1929 BSN NL 6 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1929 BRO NL 7 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 152 0 24 183 8 6

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1924 NY1 P 1 0 0 0 0 0
1925 NY1 P 29 0 4 43 2 2
1926 NY1 P 39 0 6 46 3 1
1927 NY1 P 12 0 1 5 0 0
1927 BSN P 27 0 4 42 1 1
1928 BSN P 32 0 8 37 2 2
1929 BSN P 6 0 0 7 0 0
1929 BRO P 6 0 1 3 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 152