Jim Kennedy, baseball player, 1970-1970

Jim Kennedy

Born: 11/1/1946 in Tulsa, OK, USA

MLB Debut: 1970-06-14 | Final Game: 1970-07-09

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 160 lbs

Full name: James Earl Kennedy

📊 Compare This Player 📈 View Career Timeline

Biography

Jim Kennedy, born in 1946, was a professional baseball player who made a brief appearance in Major League Baseball during the early 1970s. He played as a position player and had a short but notable career spanning from June 14, 1970, to July 9, 1970. Over the course of his time in the majors, Kennedy appeared in 12 games, where he recorded 3 hits, resulting in a batting average of .125. While he did not hit any home runs or drive in any runs, his time in the league contributed to the rich tapestry of baseball history during an era marked by significant transitions in the game. Kennedy's career unfolded during a period when Major League Baseball was beginning to experience changes in player dynamics, including the integration of talent and the rise of power-hitting styles. Although his statistical contributions were modest, his involvement at the major league level reflects the aspirations of many players who sought to make their mark in the competitive landscape of professional baseball. After his time in the majors, Kennedy's journey continued beyond the diamond, but his brief stint remains a part of the narrative of baseball in the 1970s.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
12 24 1 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.125 0.125 0.125 0.250 0.0

Career AVG .125 vs. league average .254 across their career seasons — 50.8% below league average.

Career OBP .125 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — 61.6% below league average.

Career SLG .125 vs. league average .385 across their career seasons — 67.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.250 vs. league average 0.711 across their career seasons — 64.8% 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
1970 STL NL 12 24 1 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.125 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 5 3 10 9 2 3
SS 7 3 9 11 2 2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1970 SLN 2B 5 3 10 9 2 3
1970 SLN SS 7 3 9 11 2 2

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 5
Shortstop 7

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Bakersfield College Bakersfield CA 1965, 1966