Eddie Kenna, baseball player, 1928-1928

Eddie Kenna

Born: 9/30/1897 in San Francisco, CA, USA

Died: 8/21/1972 in San Francisco, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1928-06-02 | Final Game: 1928-09-05

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'7" | Weight: 150 lbs

Full name: Edward Aloysius Kenna

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Biography

Eddie Kenna was a professional baseball player born in 1897, who made a brief yet impactful mark in Major League Baseball during the 1928 season. His career spanned from June 2 to September 5 of that year, during which he played a total of 41 games. Kenna demonstrated impressive offensive skills, finishing his short career with a batting average of .297, accumulating 35 hits, 20 RBIs, and 1 home run. He also showcased his speed on the bases with 1 stolen base, reflecting the dynamic playing style that characterized the era. Though Kenna's time in the majors was limited, his performance contributed to the competitive landscape of baseball in the late 1920s, a period marked by a shift towards more offense-driven play. His ability to hit for average and drive in runs illustrated the essential attributes of a position player of his time, as teams increasingly relied on effective hitters to capitalize on scoring opportunities. Despite the brevity of his career, Eddie Kenna remains a part of baseball history, remembered for his contributions during a transformative period in the sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
41 118 14 35 4 2 1 20 1 14 8 0.297 0.376 0.390 0.766 113.5

Career AVG .297 vs. league average .281 across their career seasons — +5.6% above league average.

Career OBP .376 vs. league average .342 across their career seasons — +9.8% above league average.

Career SLG .390 vs. league average .395 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.766 vs. league average 0.738 across their career seasons — near 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
1928 WSN AL 41 118 14 35 4 2 1 20 1 14 8 0.297 .280 (+6%) .342 (+10%) .395 (-1%) .737 (+4%) 113.5

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
C 33 0 104 26 8 3

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1928 WS1 C 33 0 104 26 8 3

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 33