Ken Penner

Born: 4/24/1896 in Booneville, IN, USA

Died: 5/28/1959 in Sacramento, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1916-09-11 | Final Game: 1929-09-04

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: Kenneth William Penner

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Biography

Ken Penner, born in 1896, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1916 to 1929. Known for his competitive spirit and dedication on the mound, Penner concluded his career with a win-loss record of 1-1 and an earned run average (ERA) of 3.55. Over the course of his time in the league, he recorded a total of 8 strikeouts, showcasing his ability to challenge hitters despite limited opportunities. His career spanned a transformative period in baseball, transitioning from the deadball era into a time of evolving pitching styles and strategies. Though Penner's playing career did not yield overwhelming statistical achievements, he remains a part of the rich tapestry of early 20th-century baseball. His contributions to the game during a time when the sport was gaining immense popularity helped set the stage for future generations of pitchers. Despite finishing with no saves, his presence on the mound was felt in the games he participated in, as he navigated the challenges of his era with determination and skill.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
1	1	9	2	0	0	0	25.3	28	10	1	10	8	3.55	0

Career ERA 3.55 vs. league average 3.77 across their career seasons — 5.8% better than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1916	CLE	AL	1	0	4	2	0	0	0	12.7	14	6	4	5	4.26	2.78 (-53%)	78.6
1929	CHC	NL	0	1	5	0	0	0	0	12.7	14	4	6	3	2.84	4.60 (+38%)	-

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
9	6	0	1	0	0	0	1	0	0	1	0.167	0.167	0.167	0.333	0.0

Career AVG .167 vs. league average .271 across their career seasons — 38.6% below league average.

Career OBP .167 vs. league average .336 across their career seasons — 50.4% below league average.

Career SLG .167 vs. league average .377 across their career seasons — 55.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.333 vs. league average 0.713 across their career seasons — 53.2% 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
1916	CLE	AL	4	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1929	CHC	NL	5	4	0	1	0	0	0	1	0	0	1	0.250	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	9	0	0	10	1	1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1916	CLE	P	4	0	0	7	1	1
1929	CHN	P	5	0	0	3	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	9