Al Kenders

Born: 4/4/1937 in Barrington, NJ, USA

Died: 1/7/2013 in Los Angeles, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1961-08-14 | Final Game: 1961-09-25

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Albert Daniel George Kenders

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Biography

Al Kenders, born in 1937, was a professional baseball player who made a brief but notable appearance in Major League Baseball during the early 1960s. His career spanned from August 14, 1961, to September 25, 1961, during a time when the game was transitioning from the post-war era into a more dynamic style of play. Although he played only 10 games at the major league level, Kenders contributed to his teams with a total of 4 hits, 1 run batted in, and a batting average of .174. As a position player, Kenders demonstrated a determined approach at the plate, although he did not achieve significant power numbers, finishing his career with no home runs and 0 stolen bases. His time in the majors was limited, but he remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, representing the challenges and aspirations of many players who sought to leave their mark in the sport. While his statistics may not reflect a long career, Kenders’ journey through the game highlights the diverse stories of those who have played in the league, making him a noteworthy figure in baseball's narrative.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
10	23	0	4	1	0	0	1	0	1	0	0.174	0.208	0.217	0.426	0.0

Career AVG .174 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — 32.7% below league average.

Career OBP .208 vs. league average .328 across their career seasons — 36.5% below league average.

Career SLG .217 vs. league average .399 across their career seasons — 45.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.426 vs. league average 0.727 across their career seasons — 41.5% 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
1961	PHI	NL	10	23	0	4	1	0	0	1	0	1	0	0.174	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
C	10	4	27	3	0	1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1961	PHI	C	10	4	27	3	0	1

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Catcher	10