Johnny Kling
| Johnny Kling | |
|---|---|
| Catcher / Manager | |
| Born: November 13, 1875 Kansas City, Missouri, U.S. | |
| Died: January 31, 1947 (aged 71) Kansas City, Missouri, U.S. | |
Batted: Right Threw: Right | |
| MLB debut | |
| September 11, 1900, for the Chicago Orphans | |
| Last MLB appearance | |
| September 21, 1913, for the Cincinnati Reds | |
| MLB statistics | |
| Batting average | .272 |
| Home runs | 20 |
| Runs batted in | 514 |
| Managerial record | 52–101 |
| Winning % | .340 |
| Stats at Baseball Reference | |
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| Career highlights and awards | |
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John Gransfield Kling (November 13, 1875 – January 31, 1947) was an American professional baseball player and manager. He played in Major League Baseball as a catcher from 1900 to 1913, most prominently as a member of the Chicago Cubs teams that won four National League pennants and two World Series championships between 1907 and 1910. He also played for the Boston Braves / Rustlers and the Cincinnati Reds.