Junior Kennedy

Born: 8/9/1950 in Fort Gibson, OK, USA

MLB Debut: 1974-08-09 | Final Game: 1983-07-17

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Junior Raymond Kennedy

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Biography

Junior Kennedy, born in 1950, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1974 until 1983. Known for his versatility as a position player, Kennedy played in a total of 447 games throughout his career. He demonstrated a solid approach at the plate, finishing with 258 hits and a batting average of .248. His contributions included 4 home runs and 95 runs batted in, showcasing his ability to drive in runs during critical moments. Playing during an era characterized by a transition in offensive strategies, Kennedy's playing style was defined by consistent contact hitting and a focus on contributing to his team's success rather than power alone. His career also featured 12 stolen bases, reflecting a degree of speed and base-running acumen that added an important dynamic to his overall game. Though not a household name, Junior Kennedy's contributions to the teams he played for were significant in their respective seasons, and he remains a respected figure in the annals of baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
447	1041	114	258	29	6	4	95	12	124	142	0.248	0.325	0.299	0.623	-1656.7

Career AVG .248 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .325 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .299 vs. league average .384 across their career seasons — 22.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.623 vs. league average 0.709 across their career seasons — 12.0% 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
1974	CIN	NL	22	19	2	3	0	0	0	0	0	6	4	0.158	—	—	—	—	0.0
1978	CIN	NL	89	157	22	40	2	2	0	11	4	31	28	0.255	.257 (-1%)	.323 (+18%)	.378 (-23%)	.702 (-4%)	61.6
1979	CIN	NL	83	220	29	60	7	0	1	17	4	28	31	0.273	.265 (+3%)	.329 (+8%)	.397 (-20%)	.727 (-7%)	-179.2
1980	CIN	NL	104	337	31	88	16	3	1	34	3	36	34	0.261	.264 (-1%)	.326 (avg)	.387 (-14%)	.714 (-7%)	-475.3
1981	CIN	NL	27	44	5	11	1	0	0	5	0	1	5	0.250	—	—	—	—	0.0
1982	CHC	NL	105	242	22	53	3	1	2	25	1	21	34	0.219	.261 (-16%)	.324 (-14%)	.388 (-32%)	.712 (-24%)	-1063.8
1983	CHC	NL	17	22	3	3	0	0	0	3	0	1	6	0.136	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2B	344	225	540	799	25	145
3B	29	11	7	22	0	1
SS	34	23	39	76	6	12

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1974	CIN	2B	17	1	10	10	2	1
1974	CIN	3B	5	3	5	3	0	0
1978	CIN	2B	71	41	94	138	5	27
1978	CIN	3B	4	1	0	4	0	1
1979	CIN	2B	59	41	95	144	5	28
1979	CIN	3B	4	0	0	2	0	0
1979	CIN	SS	5	5	10	16	0	2
1980	CIN	2B	103	92	200	303	6	53
1981	CIN	2B	16	8	21	27	1	8
1981	CIN	3B	5	3	1	5	0	0
1982	CHN	2B	71	38	109	160	6	25
1982	CHN	3B	7	4	1	8	0	0
1982	CHN	SS	28	18	28	60	6	10
1983	CHN	2B	7	4	11	17	0	3
1983	CHN	3B	4	0	0	0	0	0
1983	CHN	SS	1	0	1	0	0	0