Horace Jenkins

Born: 6/15/1891 in Nashville, TN, USA

Died: 3/1/1962 in Manteno, IL, USA

Height: 5'11" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Horatius Palmer Jenkins

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Biography

Horace Jenkins, born in 1891, is an active pitcher who continues to make his mark in professional baseball. With a career record of 11-4, he showcases a solid performance on the mound, highlighted by an earned run average (ERA) of 3.03. Jenkins has also recorded 56 strikeouts, demonstrating his ability to effectively challenge hitters and contribute to his team's success. As a player in the contemporary era of baseball, he is part of a generation that emphasizes both strategy and athleticism, with a focus on advanced analytics that inform pitching styles and game management. Jenkins’ journey in baseball reflects the ongoing evolution of the sport, as he adapts to the changing dynamics of the game while maintaining a competitive edge. His role as a pitcher is crucial, as he not only strives to secure victories but also aims to mentor younger players in the league. With no saves recorded, he primarily focuses on starting games and providing his team with quality innings. As he continues his career, Jenkins remains a vital component of his team's pitching staff, embodying the dedication and resilience that defines professional baseball today.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
11 4 21 11 9 2 0 130.7 132 44 2 40 56 3.03 0

Career ERA 3.03 vs. league average 3.01 across their career seasons — near 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
1910 COG WES 1 0 1 1 1 0 0 9.0 6 0 2 3 0.00 2.79 (+100%) 0.0
1914 CAG WES 7 1 12 7 6 2 0 78.0 82 27 18 42 3.12 2.93 (-6%) 951.5
1915 CAG WES 3 0 5 1 1 0 0 29.7 20 6 18 8 1.82 2.90 (+37%) -749.8
1920 COG NNL 0 3 3 2 1 0 0 14.0 24 11 2 3 7.07 3.45 (-105%) 228.8

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
113 379 48 99 12 1 0 35 4 29 0 0.261 0.329 0.298 0.627 -76.8

Career AVG .261 vs. league average .262 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .329 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .298 vs. league average .351 across their career seasons — 15.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.627 vs. league average 0.678 across their career seasons — 7.5% 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
1910 COG WES 1 3 0 2 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0.667 — — — — 0.0
1914 CAG WES 22 64 11 17 1 1 0 7 0 1 0 0.266 .255 (+4%) .322 (-7%) .339 (-8%) .661 (-8%) -83.4
1915 CAG WES 45 149 20 40 9 0 0 16 1 14 0 0.268 .250 (+7%) .318 (+5%) .332 (-1%) .651 (+2%) 67.2
1920 COG NNL 34 124 13 34 2 0 0 11 2 11 0 0.274 .271 (+1%) .331 (+8%) .363 (-20%) .694 (-7%) -60.6
1921 COG NNL 11 39 4 6 0 0 0 0 1 3 0 0.154 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 2 2 2 6 0 1
OF 88 39 141 15 4 0
P 21 2 5 30 3 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1910 COG P 1 0 0 1 0 0
1914 CAG OF 9 0 9 0 1 0
1914 CAG P 12 0 4 17 1 0
1915 CAG OF 38 0 77 6 0 0
1915 CAG P 5 0 1 6 1 0
1920 COG OF 33 31 50 7 1 0
1920 COG P 3 2 0 6 1 0
1921 COG 2B 2 2 2 6 0 1
1921 COG OF 8 8 5 2 2 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 21
Second Base 2
Left Field 27
Center Field 50
Right Field 11