Ken Sears, baseball player, 1943-1946

Ken Sears

Born: 7/6/1917 in Streator, IL, USA

Died: 7/17/1968 in Bridgeport, TX, USA

MLB Debut: 1943-05-02 | Final Game: 1946-07-03

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 200 lbs

Full name: Kenneth Eugene Sears

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Biography

Ken Sears, born in 1917, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball during the mid-1940s. He played from 1943 until 1946, appearing in a total of 67 games. Sears showcased his skills primarily as a position player, finishing his career with a solid batting average of .282. Over his time in the league, he accumulated 57 hits, including 2 home runs, and drove in 23 runs, demonstrating a keen ability to contribute offensively for his teams. Sears played during a transitional period in baseball, coming into the league shortly before the end of World War II, which significantly impacted player availability and team rosters. His brief yet impactful career reflected the resilience and talent of players who emerged during a time of uncertainty in America. Though he played only a few seasons, Sears' contributions on the field during this era left a lasting impression, highlighting the diverse backgrounds and stories that shaped the game.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
67 202 23 57 7 0 2 23 1 14 18 0.282 0.338 0.347 0.684 21.9

Career AVG .282 vs. league average .256 across their career seasons — +10.0% above league average.

Career OBP .338 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .347 vs. league average .352 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.684 vs. league average 0.679 across their career seasons — near 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
1943 NYY AL 60 187 22 52 7 0 2 22 1 11 18 0.278 .255 (+9%) .324 (+1%) .346 (avg) .671 (+1%) 21.9
1946 SLA AL 7 15 1 5 0 0 0 1 0 3 0 0.333 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
C 54 0 243 31 7 5

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1943 NYA C 50 0 233 31 7 5
1946 SLA C 4 0 10 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 54

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of Alabama Tuscaloosa AL 1936, 1937, 1938