Rod Kanehl

Born: 4/1/1934 in Wichita, KS, USA

Died: 12/14/2004 in Palm Springs, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1962-04-15 | Final Game: 1964-10-04

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

Full name: Roderick Edwin Kanehl

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Biography

Rod Kanehl was a versatile position player who made his mark in Major League Baseball during the early 1960s. Born in 1934, Kanehl's career spanned from 1962 to 1964, a time when baseball was experiencing the transition from the deadball era to a more power-oriented game. Over his three-season career, Kanehl played in 340 games, where he accumulated 192 hits and recorded a batting average of .241. Known for his speed on the bases, he stole 17 bases and contributed 47 RBIs, demonstrating his ability to impact games both offensively and defensively. Kanehl was a product of his era, playing during a time when the sport was seeing an influx of young talent and a shift in playing styles. His contributions were significant in a league that was beginning to embrace more dynamic offensive strategies. Although he hit only six home runs, his overall performance and hustle on the field earned him respect among his peers. After his playing days concluded on October 4, 1964, Kanehl's legacy persisted as a reminder of the competitive spirit that characterized Major League Baseball during the early 1960s.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
340	796	103	192	23	3	6	47	17	35	80	0.241	0.277	0.300	0.577	-2637.4

Career AVG .241 vs. league average .251 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .277 vs. league average .316 across their career seasons — 12.4% below league average.

Career SLG .300 vs. league average .381 across their career seasons — 21.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.577 vs. league average 0.697 across their career seasons — 17.2% 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
1962	NYN	NL	133	351	52	87	10	2	4	27	8	23	36	0.248	.257 (-4%)	.326 (-9%)	.393 (-18%)	.719 (-14%)	-964.7
1963	NYN	NL	109	191	26	46	6	0	1	9	6	5	26	0.241	.246 (-2%)	.308 (-13%)	.371 (-23%)	.680 (-18%)	-633.4
1964	NYN	NL	98	254	25	59	7	1	1	11	3	7	18	0.232	.250 (-7%)	.312 (-18%)	.377 (-26%)	.690 (-22%)	-1039.2

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	8	3	55	5	1	3
2B	108	92	283	285	30	71
3B	62	35	42	90	16	11
OF	103	48	144	10	3	5
SS	2	0	0	0	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1962	NYN	1B	3	1	16	2	1	0
1962	NYN	2B	62	59	183	187	22	53
1962	NYN	3B	30	14	15	40	8	4
1962	NYN	OF	20	7	21	1	1	0
1962	NYN	SS	2	0	0	0	0	0
1963	NYN	1B	3	2	30	1	0	2
1963	NYN	2B	12	6	22	14	6	3
1963	NYN	3B	13	7	7	15	4	0
1963	NYN	OF	58	24	69	5	2	2
1964	NYN	1B	2	0	9	2	0	1
1964	NYN	2B	34	27	78	84	2	15
1964	NYN	3B	19	14	20	35	4	7
1964	NYN	OF	25	17	54	4	0	3