John Kerins, baseball player, 1884-1890

John Kerins

Born: 7/15/1858 in Indianapolis, IN, USA

Died: 9/8/1919 in Louisville, KY, USA

MLB Debut: 1884-05-01 | Final Game: 1890-06-15

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 177 lbs

Full name: John Nelson Kerins

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Biography

John Kerins, born in 1858, was a notable position player in Major League Baseball during the late 19th century. His career spanned from May 1, 1884, to June 15, 1890, a period marked by the transition from the early days of baseball to a more organized and commercially viable sport. Over the course of his career, Kerins participated in 557 games, amassing a total of 561 hits. He demonstrated a blend of power and speed, finishing with 20 home runs and 95 stolen bases, while also contributing 217 RBIs to his teams. Kerins played during an era when baseball was evolving rapidly, with changes in rules and an increasing focus on player statistics. His batting average of .252 reflects the competitive nature of the league at that time, where hitting prowess was often measured against the backdrop of a pitcher-dominated game. Kerins' contributions on the field not only showcased his individual talent but also represented the grit and determination of players who laid the foundation for the modern game. His legacy is a testament to the rich history of baseball during a transformative period in the sport's development.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
557 2227 392 561 72 51 20 217 95 165 65 0.252 0.308 0.357 0.665 1502.2

Career AVG .252 vs. league average .253 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .308 vs. league average .310 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .357 vs. league average .341 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.665 vs. league average 0.651 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
1884 IN2 AA 94 364 58 78 10 3 6 0 0 6 0 0.214 .243 (-12%) .278 (-18%) .327 (-6%) .606 (-11%) -732.7
1885 LS2 AA 112 456 65 111 9 16 3 51 0 20 0 0.243 .244 (avg) .287 (-2%) .325 (+9%) .613 (+3%) 154.5
1886 LS2 AA 120 487 113 131 19 9 4 50 26 66 0 0.269 .246 (+9%) .302 (+19%) .331 (+11%) .634 (+15%) 1550.3
1887 LS2 AA 112 476 101 140 18 19 5 57 49 38 26 0.294 .270 (+9%) .331 (+5%) .373 (+19%) .705 (+12%) 997.4
1888 LS2 AA 83 319 38 75 11 4 2 41 16 25 34 0.235 .238 (-1%) .290 (+2%) .319 (-2%) .610 (avg) 34.0
1889 LS2 AA 2 9 2 3 1 0 0 3 0 0 1 0.333 — — — — 0.0
1889 BL2 AA 16 53 7 15 2 0 0 12 2 2 4 0.283 .263 (+7%) .334 (-4%) .357 (-10%) .691 (-7%) 0.0
1890 SL4 AA 18 63 8 8 2 0 0 3 2 8 0 0.127 .260 (-51%) .336 (-33%) .351 (-55%) .687 (-44%) -440.4

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 334 0 3294 119 132 131
2B 1 0 2 2 3 0
3B 4 0 5 5 3 1
C 163 0 1120 363 127 28
OF 71 0 88 6 20 1
SS 2 0 3 7 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1884 IN2 1B 87 0 887 41 27 20
1884 IN2 3B 1 0 1 0 2 0
1884 IN2 C 5 0 3 0 1 0
1884 IN2 OF 5 0 5 2 1 0
1885 LS2 1B 96 0 966 28 56 47
1885 LS2 3B 1 0 1 2 0 0
1885 LS2 C 19 0 104 44 9 5
1885 LS2 OF 3 0 0 0 0 0
1886 LS2 1B 47 0 495 19 16 25
1886 LS2 C 65 0 487 157 46 12
1886 LS2 OF 7 0 8 2 5 0
1886 LS2 SS 1 0 1 5 0 0
1887 LS2 1B 74 0 695 18 22 26
1887 LS2 C 35 0 261 93 32 7
1887 LS2 OF 5 0 8 0 1 0
1888 LS2 1B 4 0 31 0 4 0
1888 LS2 2B 1 0 2 2 3 0
1888 LS2 3B 2 0 3 3 1 1
1888 LS2 C 33 0 245 63 35 4
1888 LS2 OF 47 0 63 2 12 1
1889 LS2 C 1 0 0 1 0 0
1889 LS2 OF 2 0 1 0 1 0
1889 BL2 1B 9 0 50 3 1 1
1889 BL2 C 4 0 18 5 4 0
1889 BL2 OF 2 0 3 0 0 0
1889 BL2 SS 1 0 2 2 0 0
1890 SL4 1B 17 0 170 10 6 12
1890 SL4 C 1 0 2 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 163
First Base 334
Second Base 1
Third Base 4
Shortstop 2
Left Field 13
Center Field 9
Right Field 49