Jesse Altenburg

Jesse Altenburg was a professional baseball player born in 1893 who played as a position player during the early 20th century. His career spanned from 1916 to 1917, a period marked by the tail end of the deadball era, when offensive production was generally lower and games often hinged on pitching and defense. Altenburg made a brief appearance in the major leagues, participating in a total of 19 games. He recorded 9 hits in his limited playing time, achieving a batting average of 0.29, which highlighted his ability to make contact at the plate. Despite not hitting any home runs during his career, Altenburg contributed 3 RBIs and demonstrated a solid presence in the lineup. His time in the majors was short-lived, but he remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, representing the many players who sought to make their mark during the evolving landscape of early 20th-century baseball. Altenburg’s career serves as a reminder of the transient nature of many players’ journeys in the sport, especially during an era that was beginning to see the shift towards more offensive play in the years following his departure from the game in 1917.