Jack Enzenroth, baseball player, 1914-1915

Jack Enzenroth

Born: 11/4/1885 in Mineral Point, WI, USA

Died: 2/21/1944 in Detroit, MI, USA

MLB Debut: 1914-05-01 | Final Game: 1915-09-22

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 164 lbs

Full name: Clarence Herman Enzenroth

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Biography

Jack Enzenroth was a professional baseball player born in 1885, who played in the early 20th century during a transitional period for the sport. His Major League career spanned from May 1, 1914, to September 22, 1915, during which he appeared in 43 games as a position player. Enzenroth faced the challenges of a game that was evolving both in terms of playing style and fan engagement, as baseball was moving away from the deadball era towards a more offense-driven approach. Throughout his career, Enzenroth recorded 16 hits and accumulated 8 RBIs, finishing with a batting average of .174. Despite not hitting any home runs and not stealing any bases, his contributions to the teams he played for were part of the larger narrative of the game’s development during a time of experimentation and change. While his statistical output may not have placed him among the league's stars, Enzenroth's perseverance and involvement in professional baseball during this era reflect the dedication required by players of his time.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
43 92 10 16 4 1 0 8 0 13 22 0.174 0.283 0.239 0.522 -267.3

Career AVG .174 vs. league average .253 across their career seasons — 31.2% below league average.

Career OBP .283 vs. league average .320 across their career seasons — 11.7% below league average.

Career SLG .239 vs. league average .336 across their career seasons — 28.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.522 vs. league average 0.656 across their career seasons — 20.4% 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
1914 SLA AL 3 6 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 3 0.167 — — — — 0.0
1914 KCF FL 26 67 7 12 4 1 0 5 0 5 19 0.179 .255 (-30%) .322 (-27%) .339 (-21%) .661 (-24%) 0.0
1915 KCF FL 14 19 3 3 0 0 0 3 0 6 0 0.158 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
C 35 0 116 42 6 8

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1914 SLA C 3 0 10 2 1 1
1914 KCF C 24 0 81 29 4 5
1915 KCF C 8 0 25 11 1 2

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 35

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of Michigan Ann Arbor MI 1908, 1909, 1910