Playing Career
Kernen started his college baseball playing career in 1966 at University of Redlands. A four-year letterman for the Bulldogs, Kernan had a successful playing career as a pitcher. In 1970, his senior season, he won 11 games with a 1.26 ERA in 106 innings, earning him first-team All-SCIAC, Player of the Year, and Athlete of the Year honors. Additionally, his 11 victories tie him with Gary Sherman (1965) for the most in a single season at Redlands.
Kernen completed his undergraduate degree requirement in Psychology at University of Redlands in 1970, graduating cum laude. He played three seasons of minor league baseball after being drafted into the Baltimore Orioles organization, before beginning his coaching career in 1974.
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