Bill Jennings, baseball player, 1951-1951

Bill Jennings

Born: 9/28/1925 in St. Louis, MO, USA

Died: 10/20/2010 in Affton, MO, USA

MLB Debut: 1951-07-19 | Final Game: 1951-09-30

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: William Lee Jennings

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Biography

Bill Jennings was a professional baseball player who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) during the early 1950s. Born in 1925, Jennings’ career spanned from July 19, 1951, to September 30, 1951, during a time when the game was transitioning into the modern era. As a position player, he appeared in 64 games, where he recorded 35 hits and collected 13 runs batted in. Despite a batting average of .179, Jennings contributed to his team with his speed, evidenced by his single stolen base. While Jennings' career was relatively brief and he did not hit any home runs, his presence on the field during this period reflected the challenges many players faced as they adapted to a rapidly changing game. The early 1950s were marked by both post-war adjustments and the increasing integration of baseball, as the sport began to welcome players from diverse backgrounds. Although he may not have achieved the statistical milestones of some of his contemporaries, Jennings remains a part of baseball history, representing the determination and resilience of players in an evolving era.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
64 195 20 35 10 2 0 13 1 26 42 0.179 0.276 0.251 0.527 -946.5

Career AVG .179 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — 31.2% below league average.

Career OBP .276 vs. league average .336 across their career seasons — 18.0% below league average.

Career SLG .251 vs. league average .386 across their career seasons — 34.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.527 vs. league average 0.722 across their career seasons — 27.0% 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
1951 SLA AL 64 195 20 35 10 2 0 13 1 26 42 0.179 .260 (-31%) .336 (-18%) .385 (-35%) .721 (-27%) -946.5

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
SS 64 0 141 165 15 39

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1951 SLA SS 64 0 141 165 15 39

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Shortstop 64