Jason Kendall
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Jason Daniel Kendall (born June 26, 1974) is an American former professional baseball catcher.
He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 1996 through 2010 for the Pittsburgh Pirates, Oakland Athletics, Chicago Cubs, Milwaukee Brewers, and Kansas City Royals.
He is the son of former catcher Fred Kendall, who played in the majors from 1969–1980.
Personal life
Jason Kendall was born on June 26, 1974, in San Diego, California. He was drafted out of high school in the 1st round of the MLB draft by the Pittsburgh Pirates and later played for the Oakland Athletics, Chicago Cubs, Milwaukee Brewers and the Kansas City Royals. He met his wife, Tricia Kendall, in 2010 in Kansas City where he ultimately retired as a player after 15 years. Together, they are raising their four children: Ethan, Kuyper, Cole and Karoline.
Professional career
In 1996, Kendall made his Major League debut. He hit.300, was on the National League All-Star Team, and was named NL rookie of the year by The Sporting News in his rookie year (he came third in voting for the MLB Rookie of the Year award). In 1998 and 2000, he was also an All-Star.
In 1999, he sustained a season-ending injury while running to first base in a July 4 game against Milwaukee after struggling to beat out a bunt.
Kendall rode in five of Pittsburgh's thirteen runs against the St. Louis Cardinals on May 19, 2000, becoming the first Pirates player to hit for the cycle at Three Rivers Stadium.
Kendall signed a six-year contract extension on November 18, 2000, the equivalent to $94.4 million in 2021). It was the most expensive contract in Pirates history, making him the second-highest-paid catcher at the time, behind only Mike Piazza.
He led the majors in at-bats per strikeout in 2002 and 2005 (10.1 in 2002 and 15.4 in 2005). In 2005, he was also in first base on an error (15).
Kendall was one of the top-notch catchers in games and innings behind the plate from 2002 to 2004. He is the Pirates' all-time leader in games caught.
The Pirates traded Kendall and cash to the Oakland Athletics for Mark Redman, Arthur Rhodes, and cash following the 2004 season.
Kendall suffered at the plate during the 2005 season. His.321 slugging percentage was the lowest (by 20 points) among all major league players qualifying for the batting championship. His.271 batting average was his second-lowest of his career. He stole 101 bases in the field, more than any other catcher in major league baseball. Nevertheless, he did bat leadoff for Oakland, something that is very unusual to see out of a baseball catcher.
Kendall was involved in a bench-clearing incident during a game against the Angels on May 2, 2006. John Lackey threw a pitch to Kendall that came high and inside and then fell back toward the plate. Kendall burstled out of the batter's box and yelled at Lackey, who ordered him to avoid leaning over the plate with his elbow guard sticking out, expecting to be struck by a pitch. Kendall charged the mound and wrestled with the 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) Lackey. As catcher Jeff Mathis collapsed behind Kendall, who was then punched in the ribs by Lackey, the two teams crashed to the ground, the two stumbled back.
Kendall's first post-season appearance was made in 2006 as the Athletics claimed the 2006 American League Western Division championship in the Midwest. He hit Boof Bonser of Minnesota in his first playoff appearance in the American League Division Series' second game.
He was traded to the Chicago Cubs for fellow catcher Rob Bowen and minor league pitcher Jerry Blevins on July 16, 2007. Kendall had the lowest on-base percentage (.261) and second lowest slugging percentage (.281) of any starter in major league baseball for 2007. He stole 111 bases (131 attempts, 20 caught), more than any other catcher in major league baseball.
Kendall signed to a one-year contract with the Milwaukee Brewers on November 21, 2007. In 2008, Kendall tossed out around 40% of base robers. Kendall fulfilled the option in his deal, securing himself a spot in the Brewers' lineup in 2009.
Kendall hit his 2,000th career appearance on May 18, 2009, becoming the eighth full-time catcher to reach that milestone.
He had the lowest slugging percentage of any starter in the major leagues in 2009, at.305.
AVG, OBP, and SLG were all.244,.329, and.315.
Kendall signed a two-year deal with the Kansas City Royals on December 11, 2009.
Kendall underwent season-ending surgery on his right shoulder after an MRI exam revealed extensive tearing in his rotator cuff. Because of this injury, he missed the entire 2011 season. Since the 2011 season, he became a free agent.
Kendall signed with Kansas City in a minor league deal on July 19, 2012. Before announcing his retirement on July 24, he appeared in two games for the AA Northwest Arkansas Naturals.
Career statistics
Kendall played in 2,085 games in 7,627 at bats for a.288 career batting average, 744 runs batted in, and a.366 on-base percentage. He retired with a.990 fielding percentage at his position. With 189, Kendall holds the most major league bases stolen by a catcher since the Dead-ball era. Kendall ranked second in major league catchers in career hits and doubles at the time of his retirement in 2012, behind only Iván Rodrón.
He was on the ballot for the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum 2016 election and received two votes.