Russ Kerns, baseball player, 1945-1945

Russ Kerns

Born: 11/10/1920 in Fremont, OH, USA

Died: 8/21/2000 in Placerville, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1945-08-18 | Final Game: 1945-08-18

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 188 lbs

Full name: Russell Eldon Kerns

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Biography

Russ Kerns was a professional baseball player born in 1920, whose career was marked by a brief but notable appearance in the Major Leagues. He played as a position player, taking the field on August 18, 1945, during a time when baseball was experiencing the challenges of World War II. The era was characterized by a depleted roster of talent as many players served in the military, leading to opportunities for lesser-known players like Kerns to make their mark in the sport. In his singular game in the Major Leagues, Kerns faced the rigors of professional baseball but did not record a hit, home run, or run batted in, finishing with a batting average of .0. Despite the limited scope of his career statistics, Kerns' participation in the game during this transitional period of baseball history reflects the resilience and adaptability of the sport and its players during challenging times. His journey serves as a reminder of the many individuals who contributed to the fabric of baseball, even if their time in the spotlight was fleeting.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .329 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .355 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.684 across their career seasons — 100.0% 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
1945 DET AL 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Career Games by Position

Position Games