Bill Kern, baseball player, 1962-1962

Bill Kern

Born: 2/28/1933 in Coplay, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 1962-09-19 | Final Game: 1962-09-30

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 184 lbs

Full name: William George Kern

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Biography

Bill Kern was a professional baseball player born in 1933, who made his mark in Major League Baseball as a position player during the 1962 season. His career, although brief, spanned from September 19 to September 30, 1962, during a time when the sport was experiencing the tail end of the post-war era and transitioning into a new age of power hitting. Kern appeared in a total of 8 games, showcasing his talents primarily as a hitter. Over the course of his short-lived career, Kern recorded 4 hits, including 1 home run, and finished with a batting average of .25. He also contributed 1 RBI to his team's efforts. While his time in the majors was limited, Kern's presence on the field during this transformative period in baseball history provided him with a unique perspective on the game. His performance exemplified the challenges faced by players in a highly competitive environment, where skill and adaptability were crucial for success.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
8 16 1 4 0 0 1 1 0 0 3 0.250 0.250 0.438 0.688 0.0

Career AVG .250 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .250 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — 23.3% below league average.

Career SLG .438 vs. league average .393 across their career seasons — +11.2% above league average.

Career OPS 0.688 vs. league average 0.719 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
1962 KC1 AL 8 16 1 4 0 0 1 1 0 0 3 0.250 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 3 3 3 2 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1962 KC1 OF 3 3 3 2 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 3

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Muhlenberg College Allentown PA 1951, 1952, 1953, 1954