Jack Enzenroth
Born: 11/4/1885 in Mineral Point, WI, USA
Died: 2/21/1944 in Detroit, MI, USA
MLB Debut: 1914-05-01 | Final Game: 1915-09-22
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 164 lbs
Full name: Clarence Herman Enzenroth
Biography
Jack Enzenroth was a professional baseball player born in 1885, who played in the early 20th century during a transitional period for the sport. His Major League career spanned from May 1, 1914, to September 22, 1915, during which he appeared in 43 games as a position player. Enzenroth faced the challenges of a game that was evolving both in terms of playing style and fan engagement, as baseball was moving away from the deadball era towards a more offense-driven approach.
Throughout his career, Enzenroth recorded 16 hits and accumulated 8 RBIs, finishing with a batting average of .174. Despite not hitting any home runs and not stealing any bases, his contributions to the teams he played for were part of the larger narrative of the game’s development during a time of experimentation and change. While his statistical output may not have placed him among the league's stars, Enzenroth's perseverance and involvement in professional baseball during this era reflect the dedication required by players of his time.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 43 | 92 | 10 | 16 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 13 | 22 | 0.174 | 0.283 | 0.239 | 0.522 | -262.8 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1914 | KCF | FL | 26 | 67 | 7 | 12 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 19 | 0.179 | -262.8 |
| 1914 | SLA | AL | 3 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0.167 | -262.8 |
| 1915 | KCF | FL | 14 | 19 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0.158 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C | 35 | 0 | 116 | 42 | 6 | 8 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1914 | KCF | C | 24 | 0 | 81 | 29 | 4 | 5 |
| 1914 | SLA | C | 3 | 0 | 10 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| 1915 | KCF | C | 8 | 0 | 25 | 11 | 1 | 2 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 35 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Michigan | Ann Arbor | MI | 1908, 1909, 1910 |