Jerry Kenney

Born: 6/30/1945 in St. Louis, MO, USA

MLB Debut: 1967-09-05 | Final Game: 1973-04-19

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: Gerald Tennyson Kenney

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Biography

Jerry Kenney was a professional baseball player born in 1945, who enjoyed a career spanning from 1967 to 1973. Primarily known as a position player, Kenney played in a total of 465 games, where he showcased his versatility on the field. Over the course of his career, he recorded 325 hits and demonstrated his speed on the bases by successfully stealing 59 bases. Kenney's offensive contributions included 7 home runs and 103 runs batted in, culminating in a batting average of .237. Playing during a transformative period in Major League Baseball, Kenney's career intersected with the late 1960s and early 1970s, an era characterized by the evolution of player skills and strategies. While he may not have been a household name, Kenney's consistent presence and ability to contribute on the field reflected the spirit of teamwork and resilience that defined many players of his time. His legacy persists not only in his statistical achievements but also in the memories of fans who witnessed his dedication to the game.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
465	1369	165	325	38	13	7	103	59	184	139	0.237	0.326	0.299	0.626	-2005.9

Career AVG .237 vs. league average .249 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .326 vs. league average .318 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .299 vs. league average .369 across their career seasons — 18.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.626 vs. league average 0.687 across their career seasons — 8.9% 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
1967	NYY	AL	20	58	4	18	2	0	1	5	2	10	8	0.310	.242 (+28%)	.306 (+34%)	.357 (+11%)	.663 (+22%)	245.6
1969	NYY	AL	130	447	49	115	14	2	2	34	25	48	36	0.257	.248 (+4%)	.320 (+2%)	.369 (-16%)	.689 (-7%)	-526.4
1970	NYY	AL	140	404	46	78	10	7	4	35	20	52	44	0.193	.253 (-24%)	.325 (-13%)	.385 (-27%)	.711 (-20%)	-1616.4
1971	NYY	AL	120	325	50	85	10	3	0	20	9	56	38	0.262	.249 (+5%)	.316 (+16%)	.365 (-15%)	.682 (-1%)	215.8
1972	NYY	AL	50	119	16	25	2	0	0	7	3	16	13	0.210	.243 (-14%)	.310 (-2%)	.353 (-36%)	.664 (-20%)	-324.5
1973	CLE	AL	5	16	0	4	0	1	0	2	0	2	0	0.250	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	1	0	0	0	0	0
2B	7	6	12	19	0	2
3B	328	269	243	745	39	58
OF	31	31	66	2	0	1
SS	78	62	108	220	10	47

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1967	NYA	SS	18	17	29	50	4	5
1969	NYA	3B	83	74	63	207	7	20
1969	NYA	OF	31	31	66	2	0	1
1969	NYA	SS	10	9	17	27	0	8
1970	NYA	2B	2	2	3	7	0	1
1970	NYA	3B	135	107	111	300	17	18
1971	NYA	1B	1	0	0	0	0	0
1971	NYA	3B	109	88	69	237	15	20
1971	NYA	SS	5	3	5	12	0	4
1972	NYA	3B	1	0	0	1	0	0
1972	NYA	SS	45	33	57	131	6	30
1973	CLE	2B	5	4	9	12	0	1