Duke Kenworthy

Born: 7/4/1886 in Cambridge, OH, USA

Died: 9/21/1950 in Eureka, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1912-08-28 | Final Game: 1917-05-08

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 5'7" | Weight: 165 lbs

Full name: William Jennings Kenworthy

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Biography

Duke Kenworthy was a prominent position player in Major League Baseball during the early 20th century, showcasing his talents from 1912 until 1917. Born in 1886, Kenworthy made a notable impact in the game, playing a total of 285 games throughout his career. He established himself as a reliable hitter, accumulating 301 hits and maintaining an impressive batting average of .304. His offensive contributions included 18 home runs and 146 runs batted in, demonstrating his ability to drive in runs during critical moments. Kenworthy was also known for his speed on the bases, successfully stealing 61 bases, a testament to his aggressive style of play that was characteristic of the era. Playing during a time when the game was evolving with the introduction of more power hitters, Kenworthy balanced both power and contact, making him a valuable asset to his teams. His career spanned the years leading up to World War I, a time when baseball served as a crucial source of entertainment and hope for many Americans. Although his time in the league was relatively short, Duke Kenworthy remains a noteworthy figure in baseball history for his contributions to the game.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
285	989	159	301	71	21	18	146	61	67	84	0.304	0.360	0.473	0.833	4828.1

Career AVG .304 vs. league average .255 across their career seasons — +19.3% above league average.

Career OBP .360 vs. league average .322 across their career seasons — +11.9% above league average.

Career SLG .473 vs. league average .338 across their career seasons — +40.1% above league average.

Career OPS 0.833 vs. league average 0.660 across their career seasons — +26.3% above 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
1912	WSN	AL	12	38	6	9	1	0	0	2	3	2	7	0.237	—	—	—	—	0.0
1914	KCF	FL	146	545	93	173	40	14	15	91	37	36	44	0.317	.255 (+24%)	.322 (+15%)	.339 (+55%)	.661 (+36%)	3422.9
1915	KCF	FL	122	396	59	118	30	7	3	52	20	28	32	0.298	.250 (+19%)	.318 (+11%)	.332 (+30%)	.651 (+21%)	1405.2
1917	SLA	AL	5	10	1	1	0	0	0	1	1	1	1	0.100	—	—	—	—	0.0