Buddy Kennedy

Born: 10/5/1998 in Millville, NJ, USA

MLB Debut: 2022-06-17

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Clifton Lewis Kennedy

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Biography

Buddy Kennedy, born in 1998, is an active professional baseball player who has been making his mark in the Major Leagues since his debut on June 17, 2022. As a position player, Kennedy brings a blend of youthful energy and determination to the field. Over the course of 54 games, he has recorded 26 hits, including 2 home runs, and has driven in 19 runs, showcasing his potential as a valuable contributor to his team's offense. His batting average stands at .203, and he has also demonstrated his speed with 1 stolen base. Emerging during a competitive era of baseball, Kennedy is part of a generation that emphasizes both power and versatility on the diamond. While still early in his career, his performance has drawn attention as he continues to develop his skills and adapt to the rigors of the Major Leagues. As he plays on, Kennedy aims to improve his statistics and solidify his role in the sport, adding to the rich tapestry of baseball's ongoing narrative.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
67	157	16	28	5	2	2	20	1	18	44	0.178	0.271	0.274	0.545	-196.7

Career AVG .178 vs. league average .245 across their career seasons — 27.2% below league average.

Career OBP .271 vs. league average .315 across their career seasons — 13.9% below league average.

Career SLG .274 vs. league average .403 across their career seasons — 32.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.545 vs. league average 0.718 across their career seasons — 24.1% 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
2022	AZ	NL	30	83	10	18	2	2	1	12	0	8	23	0.217	.242 (-11%)	.311 (-8%)	.394 (-18%)	.706 (-13%)	-196.7
2023	AZ	NL	10	24	1	4	1	0	0	1	0	4	6	0.167	—	—	—	—	0.0
2024	DET	AL	6	10	2	2	0	0	1	4	1	2	4	0.200	—	—	—	—	0.0
2024	PHI	NL	8	11	1	2	1	0	0	2	0	2	3	0.182	—	—	—	—	0.0
2025	PHI	NL	4	7	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	2	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
2025	TOR	AL	2	5	1	1	1	0	0	0	0	1	1	0.200	—	—	—	—	0.0
2025	LAD	NL	7	17	1	1	0	0	0	1	0	0	5	0.059	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	2	2	12	0	0	2
2B	30	26	47	45	2	13
3B	21	14	7	25	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2022	ARI	2B	22	22	38	34	2	10
2022	ARI	3B	2	1	0	2	0	0
2023	ARI	2B	1	0	1	0	0	0
2023	ARI	3B	6	5	2	9	0	0
2024	DET	2B	4	2	5	7	0	2
2024	DET	3B	1	0	0	2	0	0
2024	PHI	2B	2	1	3	4	0	1
2024	PHI	3B	3	1	1	2	0	0
2025	PHI	1B	2	2	12	0	0	2
2025	PHI	3B	1	0	0	1	0	0
2025	TOR	2B	1	1	0	0	0	0
2025	TOR	3B	1	1	1	1	0	0
2025	LAN	3B	7	6	3	8	0	0