Jack Jenkins, baseball player, 1962-1969

Jack Jenkins

Born: 12/22/1942 in Covington, VA, USA

Died: 6/18/2002 in Tampa, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 1962-09-13 | Final Game: 1969-09-30

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 195 lbs

Full name: Warren Washington Jenkins

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Biography

Jack Jenkins, born in 1942, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in the major leagues from 1962 to 1969. Primarily a position player, Jenkins played a total of 8 games during his brief career. Known for his determination and resilience, he made his debut in an era that was transitioning from the power-hitting focus of the late 1950s into a more strategic style of play that characterized the 1960s. Throughout his time in the league, Jenkins recorded 1 hit in 7 at-bats, resulting in a batting average of .143. Despite not achieving significant offensive statistics—such as home runs or RBIs—his presence on the field contributed to the teams he played for during his tenure. Jenkins's career may not have been prolific in terms of numbers, but like many players of his time, he played an important role in the fabric of the game, representing the dedication and spirit of those striving to succeed in the competitive world of Major League Baseball.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
0 3 8 3 1 0 0 26.7 28 14 6 19 16 4.72 0

Career ERA 4.72 vs. league average 3.67 across their career seasons — 28.7% worse 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
1962 WS2 AL 0 1 3 1 1 0 0 13.3 12 6 7 10 4.05 3.96 (-2%) -881.4
1963 WS2 AL 0 2 4 2 0 0 0 12.3 16 8 12 5 5.84 3.46 (-69%) -1000.4
1969 LAD NL 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1.0 0 0 0 1 0.00 — -

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
8 7 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 0.143 0.143 0.143 0.286 0.0

Career AVG .143 vs. league average .251 across their career seasons — 43.0% below league average.

Career OBP .143 vs. league average .319 across their career seasons — 55.1% below league average.

Career SLG .143 vs. league average .378 across their career seasons — 62.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.286 vs. league average 0.696 across their career seasons — 59.0% 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
1962 WS2 AL 3 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1963 WS2 AL 4 3 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.333 — — — — 0.0
1969 LAD NL 1 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 8 3 2 4 1 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1962 WS2 P 3 1 0 1 0 1
1963 WS2 P 4 2 1 3 1 0
1969 LAN P 1 0 1 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 8