Ed Kennedy, baseball player, 1884-1884

Ed Kennedy

Born: 4/5/1861 in Bellevue, KY, USA

Died: 12/22/1912 in Cheyenne, WY, USA

MLB Debut: 1884-05-17 | Final Game: 1884-08-01

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'7" | Weight: 160 lbs

Full name: William Edward Kennedy

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Biography

Ed Kennedy was a professional baseball player born in 1861, who played in the late 19th century, a time when the game was undergoing significant transformation. His career spanned from May 17, 1884, to August 1, 1884, during which he participated in 13 games. Kennedy established himself as a position player, contributing with a batting average of .208 and accumulating 10 hits throughout his brief time in the major leagues. While he did not record any home runs or runs batted in, his presence on the field added to the rich tapestry of early baseball history. The 1880s were characterized by the evolution of baseball as a professional sport, and players like Kennedy were part of this dynamic era. Although his career was short-lived, his participation in the sport during its formative years highlights the transitional phase of baseball as it moved towards becoming America's pastime. Kennedy’s experience offers insight into the challenges and opportunities faced by players of his time, navigating a rapidly growing league and a fan base eager for the excitement of competitive baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
13 48 6 10 1 1 0 0 0 1 0 0.208 0.224 0.271 0.495 0.0

Career AVG .208 vs. league average .243 across their career seasons — 14.4% below league average.

Career OBP .224 vs. league average .279 across their career seasons — 19.5% below league average.

Career SLG .271 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — 17.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.495 vs. league average 0.606 across their career seasons — 18.3% 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
1884 CNU UA 13 48 6 10 1 1 0 0 0 1 0 0.208 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
3B 8 0 10 14 4 1
OF 1 0 1 0 0 0
SS 4 0 3 10 1 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1884 CNU 3B 8 0 10 14 4 1
1884 CNU OF 1 0 1 0 0 0
1884 CNU SS 4 0 3 10 1 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Third Base 8
Shortstop 4
Right Field 1