Brett Kennedy

Born: 8/4/1994 in Pomona, NJ, USA

MLB Debut: 2018-08-08 | Final Game: 2023-09-03

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 200 lbs

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Biography

Brett Kennedy, born in 1994, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from August 8, 2018, to September 7, 2018. Making his mark in a brief but notable stint in Major League Baseball, Kennedy played for the San Diego Padres during the 2018 season. He finished his career with a record of 2-2, an earned run average (ERA) of 6.65, and recorded 27 strikeouts over the course of his appearances. Despite not achieving any saves, Kennedy's contributions on the mound were part of the Padres' efforts to rebuild and develop young talent during a transformative period for the franchise. Kennedy's playing style was characterized by a focus on pitching fundamentals and a determination to improve each outing. Competing in an era marked by high offensive outputs and an evolving approach to pitching, he showcased the resilience often required of pitchers in a league increasingly dominated by power hitters. While his time in the majors was relatively short, Kennedy remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, representing the challenges and aspirations faced by many young players striving to make their mark in the sport.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
2	2	11	8	0	0	0	44.7	55	33	7	19	27	6.65	0

Career ERA 6.65 vs. league average 4.24 across their career seasons — 56.8% 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
2018	SDP	NL	1	2	6	6	0	0	0	26.7	36	20	12	18	6.75	4.15 (-63%)	-
2023	CIN	NL	1	0	5	2	0	0	0	18.0	19	13	7	9	6.50	4.33 (-50%)	-141.0

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
11	8	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	4	0.000	0.000	0.000	0.000	0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .248 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .319 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .412 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.731 across their career seasons — 100.0% 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
2018	SDP	NL	6	8	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	4	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
2023	CIN	NL	5	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	11	8	4	2	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2018	SDN	P	6	6	1	1	0	0
2023	CIN	P	5	2	3	1	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	11