Terry Kennedy

Born: 6/4/1956 in Euclid, OH, USA

MLB Debut: 1978-09-04 | Final Game: 1991-10-06

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 220 lbs

Full name: Terrance Edward Kennedy

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Biography

Terry Kennedy was a prominent catcher in Major League Baseball who enjoyed a lengthy career from 1978 to 1991, with his tenure spanning a transformative era in the sport. Born in 1956, Kennedy made a name for himself as a reliable two-way player, showcasing both offensive prowess and solid defensive skills behind the plate. Over the course of 1,491 games, he accumulated 1,313 hits, 113 home runs, and 628 RBIs, finishing his career with a batting average of .264. Known for his work ethic and leadership qualities, Kennedy was selected as an All-Star four times, underscoring his impact and recognition among peers during his playing years. Kennedy played for several teams, including the San Diego Padres, where he first rose to prominence, and later the Baltimore Orioles, among others. His playing style was characterized by a balanced approach at the plate, combining power with the ability to make contact, which contributed to his consistent offensive output. While he was not known for his speed, with only six stolen bases throughout his career, Kennedy's strength lay in his ability to manage a pitching staff and call a game effectively, making him a valuable asset to his teams. His contributions to the game remain appreciated, and he is remembered as a key figure of his era in baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
1491	4979	474	1313	244	12	113	628	6	365	855	0.264	0.314	0.386	0.699	-1994.3

Career AVG .264 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .314 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .386 vs. league average .388 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.699 vs. league average 0.712 across their career seasons — near 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
1978	STL	NL	10	29	0	5	0	0	0	2	0	4	3	0.172	—	—	—	—	0.0
1979	STL	NL	33	109	11	31	7	0	2	17	0	6	20	0.284	.265 (+7%)	.329 (-3%)	.397 (+2%)	.727 (-1%)	-31.1
1980	STL	NL	84	248	28	63	12	3	4	34	0	28	34	0.254	.264 (-4%)	.326 (avg)	.387 (-3%)	.714 (-2%)	-99.3
1981	SDP	NL	101	382	32	115	24	1	2	41	0	22	53	0.301	.255 (+18%)	.320 (+6%)	.368 (+4%)	.688 (+5%)	343.2
1982	SDP	NL	153	562	75	166	42	1	21	97	1	26	91	0.295	.261 (+13%)	.324 (+1%)	.388 (+25%)	.712 (+14%)	1338.5
1983	SDP	NL	149	549	47	156	27	2	17	98	1	51	89	0.284	.260 (+9%)	.324 (+5%)	.389 (+11%)	.714 (+9%)	900.6
1984	SDP	NL	148	530	54	127	16	1	14	57	1	33	99	0.240	.259 (-8%)	.322 (-12%)	.384 (-8%)	.707 (-10%)	-1128.1
1985	SDP	NL	143	532	54	139	27	1	10	74	0	31	102	0.261	.257 (+2%)	.323 (-7%)	.390 (-5%)	.714 (-6%)	-682.6
1986	SDP	NL	141	432	46	114	22	1	12	57	0	37	74	0.264	.257 (+2%)	.325 (-1%)	.395 (+2%)	.720 (+1%)	69.6
1987	BAL	AL	143	512	51	128	13	1	18	62	1	35	112	0.250	.262 (-5%)	.331 (-10%)	.415 (-7%)	.746 (-8%)	-893.3
1988	BAL	AL	85	265	20	60	10	0	3	16	0	15	53	0.226	.254 (-11%)	.317 (-16%)	.377 (-21%)	.695 (-19%)	-891.8
1989	SFG	NL	125	355	19	85	15	0	5	34	1	35	56	0.239	.254 (-6%)	.319 (-4%)	.375 (-14%)	.694 (-9%)	-582.4
1990	SFG	NL	107	303	25	84	22	0	2	26	1	31	38	0.277	.257 (+8%)	.324 (+5%)	.385 (-4%)	.710 (avg)	52.0
1991	SFG	NL	69	171	12	40	7	1	3	13	0	11	31	0.234	.255 (-9%)	.323 (-13%)	.384 (-12%)	.708 (-12%)	-389.7

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
19	65	5	13	2	0	1	6	4	11	0.200

Playoff Batting by Year

Year	Round	Team	G	AB	R	H	2B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
1989	NLCS	SFN	5	16	0	3	1	0	0	1	4	0.188
1989	WS	SFN	4	12	1	2	0	0	2	1	3	0.167
1984	NLCS	SDN	5	18	2	4	0	0	1	1	3	0.222
1984	WS	SDN	5	19	2	4	1	1	3	1	1	0.211

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	25	15	150	14	2	11
C	1378	1271	6555	623	106	92
OF	28	26	49	1	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1978	SLN	C	10	9	46	4	1	1
1979	SLN	C	32	26	135	7	1	1
1980	SLN	C	41	38	182	21	7	3
1980	SLN	OF	28	26	49	1	0	0
1981	SDN	C	100	98	465	63	20	12
1982	SDN	1B	12	12	111	10	2	7
1982	SDN	C	139	133	666	56	7	11
1983	SDN	1B	4	3	25	3	0	4
1983	SDN	C	143	142	782	79	12	8
1984	SDN	C	147	141	708	54	14	6
1985	SDN	1B	5	0	8	1	0	0
1985	SDN	C	140	134	654	67	10	12
1986	SDN	C	123	114	692	70	8	13
1987	BAL	C	142	135	750	58	6	11
1988	BAL	C	79	75	332	23	2	3
1989	SFN	1B	2	0	3	0	0	0
1989	SFN	C	121	102	516	47	8	6
1990	SFN	C	103	84	390	38	4	3
1991	SFN	1B	2	0	3	0	0	0
1991	SFN	C	58	40	237	36	6	2

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Catcher	1378
First Base	25
Left Field	28

Awards & Honors

Year	Award	Notes
1983	Player of the Month	April
1983	Silver Slugger	C

Salary History

Year	Team	League	Salary
1991	SFN	NL	$500,000
1990	SFN	NL	$850,000
1989	SFN	NL	$850,000
1988	BAL	AL	$850,000
1988	SDN	NL	$300,000
1987	BAL	AL	$1,020,000
1986	SDN	NL	$920,000
1985	SDN	NL	$870,000
Total Career Earnings			$6,160,000