Jewel Ens, baseball player, 1922-1925

Jewel Ens

Born: 8/24/1889 in St. Louis, MO, USA

Died: 1/17/1950 in Syracuse, NY, USA

MLB Debut: 1922-04-28 | Final Game: 1925-06-15

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 165 lbs

Full name: Jewel Winklemeyer Ens

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Biography

Jewel Ens was a professional baseball player born in 1889, whose career spanned from 1922 to 1925. Primarily playing as a position player, Ens made his mark in Major League Baseball during a transitional period in the sport, just after the deadball era and leading into the excitement of the live-ball era. Over the course of his career, he appeared in 67 games, where he demonstrated a solid batting ability with a career batting average of .290. His offensive contributions included 54 hits, 1 home run, and 24 runs batted in, showcasing his capability to drive in runs for his team. In addition to his hitting prowess, Ens was also known for his speed on the bases, as evidenced by his 5 stolen bases. Although his career was relatively brief, his performance reflects the competitive nature of baseball in the early 20th century, where players were beginning to adapt to more dynamic styles of play. Ens's contributions to the game, while perhaps not as widely recognized as some of his contemporaries, are a testament to the evolving landscape of baseball during his time. He retired on June 15, 1925, leaving behind a legacy as a player who contributed to the rich history of America's pastime.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
67 186 25 54 8 4 1 24 5 7 16 0.290 0.323 0.392 0.716 -80.3

Career AVG .290 vs. league average .285 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .323 vs. league average .346 across their career seasons — 6.7% below league average.

Career SLG .392 vs. league average .396 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.716 vs. league average 0.742 across their career seasons — near 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
1922 PIT NL 47 142 18 42 7 3 0 17 3 7 9 0.296 .285 (+4%) .345 (-2%) .397 (-3%) .743 (-2%) -80.3
1923 PIT NL 12 29 3 8 1 1 0 5 2 0 3 0.276 — — — — 0.0
1924 PIT NL 5 10 2 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0.300 — — — — 0.0
1925 PIT NL 3 5 2 1 0 0 1 2 0 0 1 0.200 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 14 0 94 1 1 5
2B 29 0 50 66 6 7
3B 6 0 3 12 2 1
SS 1 0 2 6 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1922 PIT 1B 2 0 14 0 0 0
1922 PIT 2B 29 0 50 66 6 7
1922 PIT 3B 3 0 3 5 1 0
1922 PIT SS 1 0 2 6 0 0
1923 PIT 1B 4 0 39 0 1 4
1923 PIT 3B 3 0 0 7 1 1
1924 PIT 1B 5 0 25 1 0 1
1925 PIT 1B 3 0 16 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 14
Second Base 29
Third Base 6
Shortstop 1