Jim Kennedy
James Earl Kennedy
Born: November 1, 1946
Tulsa, OK US
Primary Position: Shortstop
All Position(s) Played: 2B, 3B, OF
Bats: Left
Throws: Right
Height: 5'9"
Weight: 160
Career: 1966-1973
Major League Statistics
Jim Kennedy compiled a career batting average of .244 with 10 home runs and 208 RBI in his 808-game career with the Yankees, Fort Lauderdale Yankees, Greensboro Yankees, Binghamton Triplets, Manchester Yankees, Syracuse Chiefs, Tulsa Oilers, Portland Beavers and Tidewater Tides. He began playing during the 1966 season and last took the field during the 1973 campaign.
 Fort Lauderdale Yankees |
 Manchester Yankees |
 Syracuse Chiefs |
 Tulsa Oilers |
 Portland Beavers |
 Tidewater Tides |
 Syracuse Chiefs |
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Batting:
| Year | Level | Lg | Team | GP | PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | CS | BB | SO | BA | OBP | SLG | OPS | TB | DP | HBP | SH | SF | IBB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | A | FLOR | Fort Lauderdale Yankees | 13 | 48 | 43 | 5 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 6 | .140 | .229 | .209 | .438 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 | ||
| 1966 | R | GULF | Yankees | 41 | 180 | 146 | 30 | 32 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 12 | 4 | 2 | 29 | 14 | .219 | .354 | .247 | .601 | 36 | 2 | 2 | 1 | ||
| 1967 | A | CARL | Greensboro Yankees | 126 | 558 | 456 | 62 | 105 | 12 | 5 | 1 | 29 | 4 | 8 | 87 | 51 | .230 | .358 | .285 | .643 | 130 | 6 | 5 | 4 | ||
| 1968 | AA | EL | Binghamton Triplets | 106 | 409 | 341 | 37 | 78 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 23 | 14 | 3 | 58 | 35 | .229 | .347 | .267 | .613 | 91 | 4 | 5 | 1 | ||
| 1969 | AAA | IL | Syracuse Chiefs | 1 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .333 | .500 | .333 | .833 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| 1969 | AA | EL | Manchester Yankees | 108 | 459 | 391 | 54 | 95 | 11 | 0 | 2 | 26 | 8 | 6 | 55 | 34 | .243 | .345 | .286 | .632 | 112 | 6 | 7 | 0 | ||
| 1970 | AAA | AA2 | Tulsa Oilers | 73 | 259 | 229 | 31 | 63 | 13 | 2 | 0 | 20 | 6 | 3 | 26 | 22 | .275 | .353 | .349 | .702 | 80 | 2 | 1 | 1 | ||
| 1971 | AAA | PCL | Portland Beavers | 126 | 535 | 480 | 61 | 138 | 17 | 4 | 2 | 36 | 6 | 8 | 42 | 40 | .288 | .342 | .352 | .694 | 169 | 1 | 6 | 6 | ||
| 1972 | AAA | IL | Tidewater Tides | 89 | 310 | 273 | 21 | 52 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 19 | 3 | 1 | 27 | 32 | .190 | .265 | .231 | .496 | 63 | 1 | 8 | 1 | ||
| 1973 | AAA | IL | Syracuse Chiefs | 125 | 482 | 413 | 65 | 107 | 14 | 2 | 5 | 41 | 7 | 5 | 53 | 36 | .259 | .343 | .339 | .682 | 140 | 3 | 7 | 6 | ||
| Totals | 808 | 3244 | 2775 | 368 | 677 | 90 | 17 | 10 | 208 | 52 | 36 | 382 | 270 | .244 | .339 | .299 | .638 | 831 | 0 | 26 | 41 | 20 | 0 |
Fielding:
| Year | Level | Lg | Team | Pos | GP | PO | A | E | DP | Fld% | RF/G |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | R | GULF | Yankees | SS | 40 | 63 | 123 | 23 | 24 | .890 | 4.650 |
| 1966 | A | FLOR | Fort Lauderdale Yankees | SS | 13 | 17 | 38 | 3 | 7 | .948 | 4.231 |
| 1967 | A | CARL | Greensboro Yankees | SS | 122 | 200 | 335 | 34 | 68 | .940 | 4.385 |
| 1968 | AA | EL | Binghamton Triplets | SS | 106 | 173 | 282 | 32 | 49 | .934 | 4.292 |
| 1969 | AA | EL | Manchester Yankees | SS | 79 | 155 | 247 | 18 | 53 | .957 | 5.089 |
| 1969 | AA | EL | Manchester Yankees | 2B | 30 | 74 | 96 | 8 | 21 | .955 | 5.667 |
| 1969 | AAA | IL | Syracuse Chiefs | OF | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 | 2.000 |
| 1970 | AAA | AA2 | Tulsa Oilers | SS | 47 | 73 | 129 | 14 | 22 | .935 | 4.298 |
| 1970 | AAA | AA2 | Tulsa Oilers | 2B | 15 | 20 | 28 | 3 | 6 | .941 | 3.200 |
| 1970 | AAA | AA2 | Tulsa Oilers | OF | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 | 1.000 |
| 1971 | AAA | PCL | Portland Beavers | SS | 122 | 183 | 382 | 37 | 88 | .939 | 4.631 |
| 1972 | AAA | IL | Tidewater Tides | SS | 80 | 144 | 240 | 28 | 43 | .932 | 4.800 |
| 1972 | AAA | IL | Tidewater Tides | 2B | 1 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 1 | .889 | 8.000 |
| 1972 | AAA | IL | Tidewater Tides | 3B | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1.000 | 2.000 |
| 1973 | AAA | IL | Syracuse Chiefs | 2B | 78 | 181 | 184 | 18 | 62 | .953 | 4.679 |
| 1973 | AAA | IL | Syracuse Chiefs | 3B | 26 | 23 | 36 | 4 | 6 | .937 | 2.269 |
| 1973 | AAA | IL | Syracuse Chiefs | SS | 19 | 21 | 54 | 3 | 10 | .962 | 3.947 |
| Totals | 781 | 1336 | 2178 | 226 | 461 | .940 | 4.499 |
Minor League Service:
| Year | Level | League | Team | Affiliation | First Appearance | Final Appearance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | R | Gulf Coast League | Yankees | NYA | ||
| 1966 | A | Florida State League | Fort Lauderdale Yankees | NYA | ||
| 1967 | A | Carolina League | Greensboro Yankees | NYA | ||
| 1968 | AA | Eastern League | Binghamton Triplets | NYA | ||
| 1969 | AA | Eastern League | Manchester Yankees | NYA | ||
| 1969 | AAA | International League | Syracuse Chiefs | NYA | ||
| 1970 | AAA | American Association 2 | Tulsa Oilers | SLN | ||
| 1971 | AAA | Pacific Coast League | Portland Beavers | MIN | ||
| 1972 | AAA | International League | Tidewater Tides | NYN | ||
| 1973 | AAA | International League | Syracuse Chiefs | NYA |
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