Rudy Kling

Born: 3/23/1870 in St. Louis, MO, USA

Died: 3/14/1937 in St. Louis, MO, USA

MLB Debut: 1902-09-21 | Final Game: 1902-09-26

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 178 lbs

Full name: Rudolph A. Kling

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Biography

Rudy Kling was a professional baseball player born in 1870, who played as a position player during the early years of Major League Baseball. His career spanned a brief period from September 21, 1902, to September 26, 1902, during which he played in four games. Kling recorded two hits, resulting in a batting average of 0.2, and he showcased his speed on the basepaths with one stolen base, although he did not register any home runs or RBIs. Kling's time in the major leagues coincided with the formative years of professional baseball, an era characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a more offensive-minded game. Although his career was short-lived and his statistics modest, Kling's participation in Major League Baseball reflects the rich tapestry of players who contributed to the sport's early development. His experience serves as a reminder of the many individuals who paved the way for future generations of players in the league.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
4	10	1	2	0	0	0	0	1	4	1	0.200	0.429	0.200	0.629	0.0

Career AVG .200 vs. league average .267 across their career seasons — 25.0% below league average.

Career OBP .429 vs. league average .322 across their career seasons — +33.2% above league average.

Career SLG .200 vs. league average .344 across their career seasons — 41.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.629 vs. league average 0.665 across their career seasons — 5.5% 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
1902	STL	NL	4	10	1	2	0	0	0	0	1	4	1	0.200	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
SS	4	0	9	7	3	2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1902	SLN	SS	4	0	9	7	3	2

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Shortstop	4