Kenny Kuhn, baseball player, 1955-1957

Kenny Kuhn

Born: 3/20/1937 in Louisville, KY, USA

Died: 7/16/2010 in Layton, UT, USA

MLB Debut: 1955-07-07 | Final Game: 1957-09-29

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Kenneth Harold Kuhn

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Biography

Kenny Kuhn was a professional baseball player born in 1937, whose career spanned from 1955 to 1957. Primarily serving as a position player, Kuhn made his mark in Major League Baseball during a period characterized by the transition from the post-war era to the more power-driven styles of the late 1950s. He played a total of 71 games, where he recorded 17 hits, 7 RBIs, and a batting average of .21. While he did not hit any home runs, his contributions included 1 stolen base, highlighting his potential for speed and agility on the base paths. Though his career was relatively brief, Kuhn's time in the majors reflected the challenges that many players faced during the era, as competition was fierce and roster spots were often limited. His journey through professional baseball serves as a reminder of the many athletes who contributed to the game in various capacities, even if their statistical achievements do not fully capture their impact. After his retirement on September 29, 1957, Kuhn's legacy remained part of the rich tapestry of baseball history during a time of significant evolution in the sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
71 81 12 17 1 0 0 7 1 5 13 0.210 0.256 0.222 0.478 -387.9

Career AVG .210 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — 18.7% below league average.

Career OBP .256 vs. league average .329 across their career seasons — 22.3% below league average.

Career SLG .222 vs. league average .394 across their career seasons — 43.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.478 vs. league average 0.723 across their career seasons — 33.9% 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
1955 CLE AL 4 6 0 2 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0.333 — — — — 0.0
1956 CLE AL 27 22 7 6 1 0 0 2 0 0 4 0.273 — — — — 0.0
1957 CLE AL 40 53 5 9 0 0 0 5 0 4 9 0.170 .257 (-34%) .323 (-30%) .391 (-57%) .715 (-44%) -387.9

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 19 6 29 15 2 3
3B 2 1 0 2 0 0
SS 22 4 11 15 1 3

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1955 CLE SS 4 1 1 3 0 0
1956 CLE 2B 5 0 4 3 1 1
1956 CLE SS 17 3 9 11 0 3
1957 CLE 2B 14 6 25 12 1 2
1957 CLE 3B 2 1 0 2 0 0
1957 CLE SS 1 0 1 1 1 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 19
Third Base 2
Shortstop 22