Chad Jenkins, baseball player, 2012-2015

Chad Jenkins

Born: 12/22/1987 in Chattanooga, TN, USA

MLB Debut: 2012-08-07 | Final Game: 2015-10-01

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 230 lbs

Full name: Stephen Chadwick Jenkins

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Biography

Chad Jenkins was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1987, who played in Major League Baseball from 2012 until his retirement in 2015. Known for his strong command and ability to induce ground balls, Jenkins made a notable impact during his time with the Toronto Blue Jays. Over the course of his career, he compiled a win-loss record of 3-4 and maintained an impressive earned run average (ERA) of 3.31. Jenkins recorded a total of 51 strikeouts, showcasing his effectiveness on the mound despite not recording any saves. Jenkins's career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, characterized by the increasing emphasis on analytics and advanced pitching techniques. His ability to mix pitches and control games reflected the evolving strategies of the era. While his time in the majors was relatively brief, Jenkins's contributions to his team's pitching staff and his potential as a reliable option in the bullpen were recognized by fans and analysts alike. After concluding his career on October 1, 2015, Jenkins left behind a legacy as a skilled pitcher who navigated the challenges of professional baseball.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
3 4 46 6 0 0 0 100.7 100 37 11 26 51 3.31 0

Career ERA 3.31 vs. league average 3.90 across their career seasons — 15.1% 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
2012 TOR AL 1 3 13 3 0 0 0 32.0 32 16 11 16 4.50 4.01 (-12%) -995.6
2013 TOR AL 1 0 10 3 0 0 0 33.3 31 10 6 15 2.70 3.87 (+30%) -69.1
2014 TOR AL 1 1 21 0 0 0 0 31.7 34 9 6 18 2.56 3.74 (+32%) 208.0
2015 TOR AL 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 3.7 3 2 3 2 4.91 — 0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
46 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .253 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .317 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .398 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.715 across their career seasons — 100.0% 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
2012 TOR AL 13 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2013 TOR AL 10 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2014 TOR AL 21 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2015 TOR AL 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 46 6 8 20 2 4

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2012 TOR P 13 3 5 3 1 0
2013 TOR P 10 3 2 8 1 2
2014 TOR P 21 0 1 9 0 2
2015 TOR P 2 0 0 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 46

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Kennesaw State University Kennesaw GA 2007, 2008, 2009