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
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1946 | PHI | NL | 141 | 540 | 70 | 169 | 30 | 6 | 17 | 73 | 5 | 39 | 65 | 0.313 | 2275.0 |
| 1947 | PHI | NL | 139 | 541 | 71 | 149 | 25 | 6 | 12 | 81 | 9 | 37 | 51 | 0.275 | 184.8 |
| 1948 | PHI | NL | 152 | 589 | 86 | 171 | 40 | 4 | 30 | 95 | 2 | 47 | 58 | 0.290 | 2153.5 |
| 1949 | PHI | NL | 154 | 610 | 92 | 184 | 39 | 11 | 25 | 110 | 2 | 59 | 61 | 0.302 | 2604.6 |
| 1950 | PHI | NL | 153 | 595 | 92 | 185 | 34 | 8 | 31 | 126 | 2 | 56 | 59 | 0.311 | 2753.2 |
| 1951 | PHI | NL | 144 | 532 | 76 | 142 | 20 | 5 | 15 | 73 | 4 | 68 | 42 | 0.267 | 627.0 |
| 1952 | PHI | NL | 151 | 592 | 90 | 171 | 30 | 10 | 20 | 107 | 6 | 47 | 65 | 0.289 | 1765.8 |
| 1953 | PHI | NL | 152 | 578 | 79 | 165 | 22 | 3 | 29 | 125 | 1 | 57 | 53 | 0.285 | 1704.4 |
| 1954 | PHI | NL | 145 | 556 | 73 | 145 | 23 | 2 | 25 | 119 | 2 | 50 | 60 | 0.261 | 416.3 |
| 1955 | PHI | NL | 146 | 564 | 82 | 167 | 24 | 7 | 29 | 120 | 4 | 46 | 46 | 0.296 | 1941.1 |
| 1956 | PHI | NL | 153 | 630 | 80 | 164 | 23 | 3 | 26 | 95 | 7 | 33 | 62 | 0.260 | -207.3 |
| 1957 | STL | NL | 136 | 490 | 61 | 140 | 24 | 3 | 24 | 105 | 1 | 37 | 50 | 0.286 | 1317.0 |
| 1958 | STL | NL | 106 | 329 | 22 | 86 | 18 | 1 | 3 | 47 | 0 | 15 | 35 | 0.261 | -811.6 |
| 1959 | CHW | AL | 26 | 96 | 10 | 21 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 0 | 4 | 10 | 0.219 | -294.8 |
| 1959 | CIN | NL | 5 | 12 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0.333 | -294.8 |
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
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1946 | PHI | OF | 138 | 0 | 332 | 16 | 9 | 4 |
| 1947 | PHI | OF | 135 | 0 | 320 | 12 | 7 | 2 |
| 1948 | PHI | OF | 151 | 0 | 297 | 15 | 14 | 4 |
| 1949 | PHI | OF | 154 | 0 | 359 | 16 | 13 | 1 |
| 1950 | PHI | OF | 149 | 0 | 279 | 10 | 9 | 3 |
| 1951 | PHI | OF | 135 | 0 | 268 | 14 | 9 | 3 |
| 1952 | PHI | OF | 149 | 0 | 277 | 11 | 9 | 1 |
| 1953 | PHI | OF | 150 | 0 | 284 | 14 | 6 | 4 |
| 1954 | PHI | 1B | 1 | 1 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1954 | PHI | OF | 142 | 141 | 303 | 9 | 14 | 1 |
| 1955 | PHI | OF | 145 | 145 | 298 | 9 | 4 | 2 |
| 1956 | PHI | OF | 153 | 153 | 269 | 8 | 11 | 0 |
| 1957 | SLN | OF | 127 | 122 | 180 | 3 | 11 | 0 |
| 1958 | SLN | OF | 84 | 81 | 122 | 11 | 1 | 2 |
| 1959 | CHA | OF | 25 | 24 | 28 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
| 1959 | CIN | OF | 3 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 1 |
| Left Field | 1290 |
| Center Field | 1 |
| Right Field | 568 |
Awards & Honors
| Year | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1946 | Baseball Magazine All-Star | LF |
| 1946 | TSN Rookie of the Year |
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 |