Del Ennis, baseball player, 288 home runs, 1946-1959

Del Ennis

Born: 6/8/1925 in Philadelphia, PA, USA

Died: 2/8/1996 in Huntingdon Valley, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 1946-04-28 | Final Game: 1959-06-14

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 195 lbs

Full name: Delmer Ennis

Biography

Del Ennis was a prominent position player in Major League Baseball, whose career spanned from 1946 to 1959. Born in 1925, Ennis made his mark in the league with his powerful hitting and consistent performance at the plate. Over the course of 1,903 games, he accumulated 2,063 hits, 288 home runs, and 1,284 runs batted in, showcasing his ability to drive in runs and contribute significantly to his teamsโ€™ offensive production. With a career batting average of .284 and 45 stolen bases, Ennis was not only a formidable slugger but also demonstrated speed on the basepaths, which was a valuable asset during his playing era. Ennis was recognized for his talents early in his career, winning the TSN Rookie of the Year award and earning three All-Star selections. He played during a transformative period in baseball, which included the post-World War II boom that saw an influx of talent and the rise of power hitters. His contributions were particularly notable as he helped to shape the offensive landscape of the game during the late 1940s and 1950s. Del Ennis remains a celebrated figure in baseball history, remembered for his impressive statistics and his significant role in the evolution of the sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
1903 7254 985 2063 358 69 288 1284 45 597 719 0.284 0.340 0.472 0.812 16429.1

Season-by-Season Batting

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
4 14 1 2 1 0 0 0 0 1 0.143

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1950 WS PHI 4 14 1 2 1 0 0 0 0 1 0.143

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 1 1 8 0 1 0
OF 1840 669 3621 150 120 27

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 1
Left Field 1290
Center Field 1
Right Field 568

Awards & Honors

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
1957 Most Valuable Player NL 15th 13.0 336 0
1955 Most Valuable Player NL 13th 21.0 336 0
1953 Most Valuable Player NL 13th 14.0 336 0
1952 Most Valuable Player NL 14th 18.0 336 0
1950 Most Valuable Player NL 4th 104.0 336 0
1949 Most Valuable Player NL 13th 28.0 336 0
1948 Most Valuable Player NL 26th 3.0 336 0
1946 Most Valuable Player NL 8th 61.0 336 0