Joe Jenkins, baseball player, 1914-1919

Joe Jenkins

Born: 10/12/1890 in Shelbyville, TN, USA

Died: 6/21/1974 in Fresno, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1914-04-30 | Final Game: 1919-09-27

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: Joseph Daniel Jenkins

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Biography

Joe Jenkins was a professional baseball player born in 1890, who played in the Major Leagues from 1914 until 1919. His career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball history, characterized by the waning days of the deadball era, a time when pitching dominated the game and offensive statistics were often lower than in later years. Jenkins primarily served as a position player throughout his brief career. Over the course of 40 games, Jenkins recorded 8 hits, resulting in a batting average of .133. He contributed 3 runs batted in and successfully stole 3 bases, showcasing his speed on the base paths despite his modest offensive output. Although Jenkins did not achieve notable power numbers, as evidenced by his lack of home runs, his presence on the field during the early 20th century contributes to the rich tapestry of baseball history. His career, while not marked by overwhelming statistics, reflects the challenges and dynamics faced by players of his era. Jenkins concluded his playing days on September 27, 1919, leaving behind a legacy as a part of the game's evolution.

Negro Leagues Career Statistics

Batting

PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO SB BA OBP SLG OPS
4.0 3.0 2.0 2.0 0 2.0 0 0 0 0 0 0.667 0.667 2.000 2.667

Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Batting

Season PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO SB BA OBP SLG OPS
1925 20.0 19.0 4.0 12.0 1.0 0 2.0 12.0 1.0 0 1.0 0.632 0.650 1.000 1.650
1926 4.0 4.0 0 1.0 0 0 0 1.0 0 2.0 0 0.250 0.250 0.250 0.500
1927 4.0 3.0 0 1.0 0 0 0 0 1.0 0 0 0.333 0.500 0.333 0.833
1940 4.0 3.0 2.0 2.0 0 2.0 0 0 0 0 0 0.667 0.667 2.000 2.667

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
40 60 0 8 2 1 0 3 3 2 17 0.133 0.161 0.200 0.361 0.0

Career AVG .133 vs. league average .255 across their career seasons — 47.7% below league average.

Career OBP .161 vs. league average .319 across their career seasons — 49.5% below league average.

Career SLG .200 vs. league average .337 across their career seasons — 40.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.361 vs. league average 0.656 across their career seasons — 44.9% 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 19 32 0 4 1 1 0 0 2 1 11 0.125 — — — — 0.0
1917 CHW AL 10 9 0 1 0 0 0 2 0 0 5 0.111 — — — — 0.0
1919 CHW AL 11 19 0 3 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 0.158 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
C 14 0 34 7 5 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1914 SLA C 9 0 24 3 2 0
1917 CHA C 1 0 0 0 0 0
1919 CHA C 4 0 10 4 3 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 14