Chet Kehn

Born: 10/30/1921 in San Diego, CA, USA

Died: 4/5/1984 in San Diego, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1942-04-30 | Final Game: 1942-05-12

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 168 lbs

Full name: Chester Lawrence Kehn

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Biography

Chet Kehn was a professional baseball player born in 1921, whose brief career in Major League Baseball spanned from April 30, 1942, to May 12, 1942. During this short stint, Kehn played in three games, achieving two hits and one run batted in, which earned him a batting average of 1.0. While he did not hit any home runs and recorded no stolen bases, his time in the league was marked by a dedication to the game during a tumultuous period in American history, as World War II was impacting many athletes and the sport itself. Kehn's career, though limited in scope, is a reminder of the many players who contributed to the fabric of baseball during the early 1940s. His presence in the major leagues, albeit for a fleeting moment, reflected the challenges and transitions of the era, as many young men left professional sports to serve in the military. Though he did not achieve extensive statistical milestones, Kehn's experience serves as part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, highlighting the diverse paths players have taken through the game.

Negro Leagues Career Statistics

Batting

PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	SB	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
2.0	2.0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	.000	.000	.000

Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Batting

Season	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	SB	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
1942	2.0	2.0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	.000	.000	.000

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
0	0	3	1	0	0	0	7.7	8	6	2	4	3	7.04	0

Career ERA 7.04 vs. league average 3.57 across their career seasons — 97.4% 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
1942	BRO	NL	0	0	3	1	0	0	0	7.7	8	6	4	3	7.04	—	0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
3	2	1	2	0	0	0	1	0	1	0	1.000	1.000	1.000	2.000	0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .253 across their career seasons — +294.7% above league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .323 across their career seasons — +209.4% above league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .350 across their career seasons — +186.0% above league average.

Career OPS 2.000 vs. league average 0.673 across their career seasons — +197.2% above 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
1942	BRO	NL	3	2	1	2	0	0	0	1	0	1	0	1.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	3	0	2	2	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1942	BRO	P	3	0	2	2	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	3