Wes Kingdon

Born: 7/4/1900 in Los Angeles, CA, USA

Died: 4/19/1975 in Capistrano, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1932-06-12 | Final Game: 1932-08-04

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'8" | Weight: 148 lbs

Full name: Westcott William Kingdon

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Biography

Wes Kingdon was a professional baseball player whose career spanned a brief period in the early 1930s. Born in 1900, Kingdon played as a position player and made his mark in Major League Baseball from June 12, 1932, to August 4, 1932. During his time in the league, he appeared in 18 games, showcasing his batting prowess with a commendable .324 batting average. He recorded 11 hits and drove in 3 runs, although he did not hit any home runs or steal any bases during his short stint in the majors. Kingdon's career unfolded during a transitional period in baseball, as the sport was beginning to emerge from the constraints of the deadball era into a time characterized by offensive explosion. Although his time in the spotlight was limited, his .324 average reflects his ability to make contact and contribute offensively. While he may not have left a lasting legacy in the annals of baseball history, Kingdon's brief career exemplifies the opportunities and challenges faced by players of his time, navigating a competitive landscape that would evolve significantly in the following decades.

Negro Leagues Career Statistics

Batting

PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	SB	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	.000	.000	.000

Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Batting

Season	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	SB	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
1925	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	.000	.000	.000

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
18	34	10	11	3	1	0	3	0	5	2	0.324	0.410	0.471	0.881	0.0

Career AVG .324 vs. league average .275 across their career seasons — +17.6% above league average.

Career OBP .410 vs. league average .335 across their career seasons — +22.3% above league average.

Career SLG .471 vs. league average .391 across their career seasons — +20.2% above league average.

Career OPS 0.881 vs. league average 0.727 across their career seasons — +21.2% 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
1932	WSN	AL	18	34	10	11	3	1	0	3	0	5	2	0.324	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
3B	8	0	4	9	1	1
SS	4	0	4	6	0	1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1932	WS1	3B	8	0	4	9	1	1
1932	WS1	SS	4	0	4	6	0	1

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Third Base	8
Shortstop	4