John Ennis
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2002-2007)
John Ennis was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 2002 to 2007 for the Atlanta Braves, the Detroit Tigers, and the Philadelphia Phillies, a span of 6 seasons. Across 16 career appearances, he went 0-0 with a 7.81 ERA and 22 strikeouts.
- W (Wins):
- Games credited to a pitcher whose team took a lead it never surrendered while he was the pitcher of record.
- ERA (Earned Run Average):
- Earned runs allowed per nine innings pitched: (ER × 9) ÷ IP. The primary measure of pitching effectiveness.
- SO (Strikeouts):
- For a batter, times retired on a third strike; for a pitcher, batters retired on a third strike.
- WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched):
- Baserunners allowed per inning: (BB + H) ÷ IP. Under 1.00 is elite.
Data updated
- Position
- Pitcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'5" / 220 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2002-04-10
- Last Game
- 2007-09-12
Full name: John Wayne Ennis
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | ATL | NL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4.0 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 4.50 | — | 0.0 |
| 2004 | DET | AL | 0 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16.0 | 20 | 15 | 5 | 13 | 8.44 | 4.46 (-89%) | -133.8 |
| 2007 | PHI | NL | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7.2 | 12 | 7 | 3 | 8 | 8.22 | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 0 | 0 | 16 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 27.2 | 37 | 24 | 11 | 22 | 7.81 | — | -134 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .250 | .250 | .250 | .500 | 0 |
Career AVG .250 vs. league average .265 across their career seasons — 5.7% below league average.
Career OBP .250 vs. league average .334 across their career seasons — 25.2% below league average.
Career SLG .250 vs. league average .422 across their career seasons — 40.8% below league average.
Career OPS .500 vs. league average .756 across their career seasons — 33.9% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | ATL | NL | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2004 | DET | AL | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2007 | PHI | NL | 3 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .333 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 16 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .250 | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (32 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 12 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .333 |
| Away | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 12 | 20.2 | 28 | 20 | 8 | 17 | 8.71 |
| Away | 4 | 7.0 | 9 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5.14 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007-09-12 | PHI | COL | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007-09-08 | PHI | MIA | W | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2007-08-26 | PHI | SDP | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004-10-03 | DET | TBR | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004-09-29 | DET | CHW | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004-09-22 | DET | CLE | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004-09-18 | DET | CHW | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004-09-17 | DET | CHW | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004-09-14 | DET | CLE | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004-09-12 | DET | MIN | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007-09-12 | PHI | COL | — | 0.2 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| 2007-09-08 | PHI | MIA | — | 4.0 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 1 |
| 2007-08-26 | PHI | SDP | SV | 3.0 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2004-10-03 | DET | TBR | — | 2.0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2004-09-29 | DET | CHW | — | 1.0 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| 2004-09-22 | DET | CLE | — | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 2004-09-18 | DET | CHW | — | 0.2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2004-09-17 | DET | CHW | SV | 1.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2004-09-14 | DET | CLE | — | 1.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2004-09-12 | DET | MIN | — | 1.0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 16 |
John Ennis: the record in brief
April 10, 2002 and September 12, 2007 bracket John Ennis's time in the majors: the debut and the last game on record. By club, Ennis's seasons break down as the Atlanta Braves (2002), the Detroit Tigers (2004), and the Philadelphia Phillies (2007). Ennis played primarily as a pitcher and threw and hit right-handed. Born on October 17, 1979, in Montrose, CO, USA, Ennis was listed at 6'5" and 220 pounds. Ennis's full given name, per the bio, is John Wayne Ennis.
Across 16 games (2 starts), Ennis recorded 0 wins against 0 losses with a 7.81 ERA. The same table counts 22 strikeouts. The league ERA over Ennis's seasons was 4.41, so the 7.81 figure ran 77.2% worse than average. In 2004, one of the busiest seasons, Ennis posted a 8.44 ERA; the league figure that year was 4.46.
The game-log section draws on 32 games of Retrosheet box scores for Ennis.
The position breakdown shows 16 games, all at pitcher. On the mound, Ennis's fielding totals are 4 putouts, 2 assists and 0 errors.
Frequently Asked Questions about John Ennis
- What years did John Ennis play?
- John Ennis played in Major League Baseball from 2002 to 2007.
- Was John Ennis a pitcher?
- Yes. John Ennis pitched in the major leagues, recording 0 wins and 22 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did John Ennis hit?
- John Ennis hit 0 career home runs with 1 hit.
- What teams did John Ennis play for?
- John Ennis played for 3 teams: the Atlanta Braves (2002), the Detroit Tigers (2004), and the Philadelphia Phillies (2007).
- What were John Ennis's career stats?
- In 16 games, John Ennis went 0-0 with a 7.81 ERA, 22 strikeouts, 27.2 innings pitched, and 2 saves.
- What position did John Ennis play?
- John Ennis played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was John Ennis and how much did he weigh?
- John Ennis was listed at 6 feet 5 inches and 220 pounds.
- What was John Ennis's career ERA?
- John Ennis finished with a 7.81 career ERA, going 0-0 with 22 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did John Ennis have?
- John Ennis recorded 22 career strikeouts.
- Is John Ennis in the Hall of Fame?
- No. John Ennis has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.