Jerry Kindall

Born: 5/27/1935 in St. Paul, MN, USA

Died: 12/24/2017 in Tucson, AZ, USA

MLB Debut: 1956-07-01 | Final Game: 1965-10-02

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Gerald Donald Kindall

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Biography

Jerry Kindall was a professional baseball player born in 1935, whose career spanned from 1956 until 1965. He played primarily as a position player, appearing in 742 games over the course of his time in Major League Baseball. Known for his tenacity on the field, Kindall recorded 439 hits, including 44 home runs, and drove in 198 runs. His batting average stood at .213, reflecting a career that was more defined by his contributions in the field and the grit he displayed throughout his professional journey rather than purely offensive statistics. Kindall's career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball history, as the sport was evolving with the integration of players and shifts in playing style. Although he may not have been a household name, his presence in the league during the late 1950s and early 1960s contributed to the rich tapestry of baseball during that era. He also showcased speed on the basepaths, accumulating 17 stolen bases, which underscored his versatility as a player. After retiring in 1965, Kindall's legacy as a determined competitor remained, and he has since been remembered as a significant, if understated, figure in the annals of baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
742	2057	211	439	83	9	44	198	17	145	535	0.213	0.266	0.327	0.593	-6649.6

Career AVG .213 vs. league average .254 across their career seasons — 15.9% below league average.

Career OBP .266 vs. league average .321 across their career seasons — 17.0% below league average.

Career SLG .327 vs. league average .386 across their career seasons — 15.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.593 vs. league average 0.707 across their career seasons — 16.2% 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
1956	CHC	NL	32	55	7	9	1	1	0	0	1	6	17	0.164	.258 (-37%)	.331 (-26%)	.397 (-45%)	.728 (-36%)	-340.4
1957	CHC	NL	72	181	18	29	3	0	6	12	1	8	48	0.160	.257 (-38%)	.323 (-40%)	.391 (-29%)	.715 (-34%)	-1137.8
1958	CHC	NL	3	6	0	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	3	0.167	—	—	—	—	0.0
1960	CHC	NL	89	246	17	59	16	2	2	23	4	5	52	0.240	.255 (-6%)	.323 (-22%)	.387 (-11%)	.711 (-16%)	-830.7
1961	CHC	NL	96	310	37	75	22	3	9	44	2	18	89	0.242	.258 (-6%)	.328 (-12%)	.399 (+5%)	.727 (-3%)	-270.9
1962	CLE	AL	154	530	51	123	21	1	13	55	4	45	107	0.232	.257 (-10%)	.326 (-11%)	.393 (-11%)	.719 (-11%)	-1284.0
1963	CLE	AL	86	234	27	48	4	1	5	20	3	18	71	0.205	.246 (-17%)	.308 (-14%)	.371 (-21%)	.680 (-18%)	-719.5
1964	CLE	AL	23	25	5	9	1	0	2	2	0	2	7	0.360	—	—	—	—	0.0
1964	MIN	AL	62	128	8	19	2	0	1	6	0	7	44	0.148	.250 (-41%)	.312 (-36%)	.377 (-50%)	.690 (-44%)	0.0
1965	MIN	AL	125	342	41	67	12	1	6	36	2	36	97	0.196	.245 (-20%)	.310 (-12%)	.371 (-22%)	.682 (-17%)	-1115.5

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	28	7	84	11	1	7
2B	511	431	1065	1327	81	295
3B	29	18	13	34	3	2
SS	136	101	202	309	31	62

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1956	CHN	SS	18	18	33	53	4	12
1957	CHN	2B	28	19	52	63	10	7
1957	CHN	3B	19	18	13	30	1	1
1957	CHN	SS	9	4	8	16	4	2
1958	CHN	2B	3	2	6	5	0	2
1960	CHN	2B	82	62	147	218	13	44
1960	CHN	SS	2	0	0	4	0	1
1961	CHN	2B	50	38	124	122	13	34
1961	CHN	SS	47	38	82	111	13	27
1962	CLE	2B	154	154	358	494	19	114
1963	CLE	1B	4	0	3	0	0	0
1963	CLE	2B	37	26	68	86	2	16
1963	CLE	SS	46	35	63	97	7	15
1964	CLE	1B	23	7	80	11	1	7
1964	MIN	1B	1	0	1	0	0	0
1964	MIN	2B	51	29	68	87	5	16
1964	MIN	SS	7	5	12	18	1	5
1965	MIN	2B	106	101	242	252	19	62
1965	MIN	3B	10	0	0	4	2	1
1965	MIN	SS	7	1	4	10	2	0