Dick Kenworthy

Born: 4/1/1941 in Red Oak, IA, USA

Died: 4/22/2010 in Kansas City, MO, USA

MLB Debut: 1962-09-08 | Final Game: 1968-09-29

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: Richard Lee Kenworthy

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Biography

Dick Kenworthy was a professional baseball player born in 1941, whose career spanned from 1962 until his retirement in 1968. He played primarily as a position player, participating in a total of 125 games over his six-season tenure in Major League Baseball. Kenworthy was known for his solid defensive abilities and his versatility on the field, although his offensive contributions were modest, finishing his career with a batting average of .215. He recorded 54 hits, including 4 home runs, and drove in 13 runs during his time in the league. Kenworthy played in an era marked by the transition of baseball from the deadball era into a more modern phase of play, where power hitting and offensive statistics began to take center stage. Despite his limited offensive output, he was a reliable presence on the roster and contributed to his teams' efforts during a competitive period in baseball history. His career, while not filled with standout statistics, reflects the journey of many players who contributed to the fabric of the game during their time.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
125	251	12	54	6	1	4	13	0	10	42	0.215	0.250	0.295	0.545	-466.4

Career AVG .215 vs. league average .247 across their career seasons — 12.9% below league average.

Career OBP .250 vs. league average .311 across their career seasons — 19.6% below league average.

Career SLG .295 vs. league average .370 across their career seasons — 20.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.545 vs. league average 0.680 across their career seasons — 19.9% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1962	CHW	AL	3	4	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	3	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1964	CHW	AL	2	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1965	CHW	AL	3	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1966	CHW	AL	9	25	1	5	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.200	—	—	—	—	0.0
1967	CHW	AL	50	97	9	22	4	1	4	11	4	17	0.227	.242 (-6%)	.306 (-14%)	.357 (+15%)	.663 (+2%)	-22.9
1968	CHW	AL	58	122	2	27	2	0	0	2	5	21	0.221	.236 (-6%)	.298 (-16%)	.340 (-30%)	.638 (-23%)	-443.5