Johnny Enzmann, baseball player, 1914-1920

Johnny Enzmann

Born: 3/4/1890 in Brooklyn, NY, USA

Died: 3/14/1984 in Riverhead, NY, USA

MLB Debut: 1914-07-10 | Final Game: 1920-10-02

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

Full name: John Enzmann

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Biography

Johnny Enzmann, born in 1890, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in the major leagues from 1914 until 1920. With a career record of 11-12, Enzmann made a name for himself during an era when pitching was paramount to a team's success. His earned run average (ERA) of 2.84 highlighted his ability to effectively control the game and manage opposing batters, making him a formidable presence on the mound. Over his career, he recorded 91 strikeouts, showcasing his skill in generating swings and misses, and contributed to his teams' efforts with 2 saves. Enzmann's playing style reflected the competitive spirit of the early 20th century, a time when baseball was evolving with the introduction of new strategies and techniques. Though he may not have achieved the fame of some of his contemporaries, his contributions to the game during his relatively brief career remain a testament to the dedication and talent required to succeed as a pitcher in the major leagues. After his last appearance on October 2, 1920, Enzmann left behind a legacy that continues to be appreciated by baseball historians and enthusiasts alike.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
11 12 67 20 11 0 2 269.7 297 85 4 61 91 2.84 0

Career ERA 2.84 vs. league average 3.08 across their career seasons — 7.7% better than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year Team Lg W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER BB SO ERA Lg ERA Pitcher PIV
1914 BRO NL 1 0 7 1 0 0 0 19.0 21 10 8 5 4.74 2.93 (-62%) -681.6
1918 CLE AL 5 7 30 14 8 0 2 136.7 130 36 29 38 2.37 2.83 (+16%) 548.9
1919 CLE AL 3 2 14 4 2 0 0 55.3 67 14 8 13 2.28 3.09 (+26%) 710.7
1920 PHI NL 2 3 16 1 1 0 0 58.7 79 25 16 35 3.84 3.45 (-11%) 816.3

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
68 92 8 13 3 1 0 5 0 6 29 0.141 0.202 0.196 0.398 0.0

Career AVG .141 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — 45.9% below league average.

Career OBP .202 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — 37.7% below league average.

Career SLG .196 vs. league average .345 across their career seasons — 43.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.398 vs. league average 0.669 across their career seasons — 40.6% 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 BRO NL 7 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1918 CLE AL 30 47 2 7 1 0 0 0 0 1 13 0.149 — — — — 0.0
1919 CLE AL 14 15 1 2 1 0 0 1 0 1 5 0.133 — — — — 0.0
1920 PHI NL 17 24 5 4 1 1 0 4 0 4 8 0.167 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 1 0 1 0 0 0
P 67 0 9 71 2 3

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1914 BRO P 7 0 0 9 1 1
1918 CLE P 30 0 7 39 1 0
1919 CLE P 14 0 0 9 0 2
1920 PHI OF 1 0 1 0 0 0
1920 PHI P 16 0 2 14 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 67
Left Field 1