Pat Ankenman, baseball player, 1936-1944

Pat Ankenman

Born: 12/23/1912 in Houston, TX, USA

Died: 1/13/1989 in Houston, TX, USA

MLB Debut: 1936-04-16 | Final Game: 1944-06-02

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'4" | Weight: 125 lbs

Full name: Frederick Norman Ankenman

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Biography

Pat Ankenman was a professional baseball player born in 1912, who played as a position player in Major League Baseball primarily during the 1930s and early 1940s. His career spanned from 1936 until his final game on June 2, 1944. Ankenman appeared in 15 games at the major league level, where he recorded 7 hits and finished with a batting average of .241. He contributed 3 runs batted in (RBIs) during his time in the league but did not hit any home runs and did not record any stolen bases. Ankenman's career unfolded during a time when baseball was evolving, facing the challenges of the Great Depression and the onset of World War II. Though his time in the majors was limited, his experience reflects the resilience and determination of players who navigated a difficult era in American history. While not a standout in terms of statistics, Ankenman's role as a position player exemplified the spirit of the game during a transformative period, contributing to the rich tapestry of baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
15 29 2 7 1 0 0 3 0 0 5 0.241 0.241 0.276 0.517 0.0

Career AVG .241 vs. league average .267 across their career seasons — 9.6% below league average.

Career OBP .241 vs. league average .333 across their career seasons — 27.6% below league average.

Career SLG .276 vs. league average .369 across their career seasons — 25.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.517 vs. league average 0.702 across their career seasons — 26.4% below 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
1936 STL NL 1 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1943 BRO NL 1 2 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.500 — — — — 0.0
1944 BRO NL 13 24 1 6 1 0 0 3 0 0 2 0.250 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 11 0 11 22 1 2
SS 4 0 4 4 2 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1936 SLN SS 1 0 2 1 2 0
1943 BRO SS 1 0 2 2 0 1
1944 BRO 2B 11 0 11 22 1 2
1944 BRO SS 2 0 0 1 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 11
Shortstop 4

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of Texas at Austin Austin TX 1932, 1933, 1934