Horace Jenkins
Center Fielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records
Horace Jenkins was a center fielder who played in Major League Baseball for the Chicago Giants and the Chicago American Giants. In 113 career games, he hit .261 with 99 hits and 35 RBI. He also pitched in 21 games, going 11-4 with a 3.03 ERA. His totals include Negro Leagues seasons, which MLB recognized as major league in 2020. His career Pitcher PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of pitching impact — is 435.7.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Center Fielder
- Height / Weight
- 5'11" / 180 lb
- Died
- 3/1/1962 in Manteno, IL, USA
Full name: Horatius Palmer Jenkins
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 113 | 379 | 48 | 99 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 35 | 4 | 29 | 0 | .261 | .329 | .298 | .627 | -69 |
Career AVG .261 vs. league average .262 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .329 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .298 vs. league average .351 across their career seasons — 15.1% below league average.
Career OPS .627 vs. league average .678 across their career seasons — 7.5% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1910 | COG | WES | 1 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .667 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1914 | CAG | WES | 22 | 64 | 11 | 17 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .266 | .255 (+4%) | .322 (-7%) | .339 (-8%) | .661 (-8%) | -79.6 |
| 1915 | CAG | WES | 45 | 149 | 20 | 40 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 1 | 14 | 0 | .268 | .250 (+7%) | .318 (+5%) | .332 (-1%) | .651 (+2%) | 67.2 |
| 1920 | COG | NNL | 34 | 124 | 13 | 34 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 2 | 11 | 0 | .274 | .271 (+1%) | .331 (+8%) | .363 (-20%) | .694 (-7%) | -56.9 |
| 1921 | COG | NNL | 11 | 39 | 4 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | .154 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 5 seasons | 113 | 379 | 48 | 99 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 35 | 4 | 29 | 0 | .261 | — | — | — | — | -69 | ||
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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1910 | COG | WES | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 9.0 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0.00 | 2.79 (+100%) | 0.0 |
| 1914 | CAG | WES | 7 | 1 | 12 | 7 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 78.0 | 82 | 27 | 18 | 42 | 3.12 | 2.93 (-6%) | 951.5 |
| 1915 | CAG | WES | 3 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 29.2 | 20 | 6 | 18 | 8 | 1.82 | 2.90 (+37%) | -744.6 |
| 1920 | COG | NNL | 0 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 14.0 | 24 | 11 | 2 | 3 | 7.07 | 3.45 (-105%) | 228.8 |
| Career · 4 seasons | 11 | 4 | 21 | 11 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 130.2 | 132 | 44 | 40 | 56 | 3.03 | — | 436 | ||
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
Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Away | 3 | 14 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .071 |
Last 3 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1921-05-22 | CG1 | CNN | L | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1921-05-01 | CG1 | CB1 | L | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1921-04-30 | CG1 | CB1 | W | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 21 |
| Second Base | 2 |
| Left Field | 27 |
| Center Field | 50 |
| Right Field | 11 |
Horace Jenkins: the record in brief
The season rows for Horace Jenkins begin in 1910. By club, Jenkins's seasons break down as the Chicago Giants (1910 through 1921) and the Chicago American Giants (1914 through 1915). Jenkins played primarily as a center fielder. The bio adds a birth date on June 15, 1891, in Nashville, TN, USA and a listed size of 180 pounds on a 5-foot-11 frame. The bio records the death on March 1, 1962, in Manteno, IL, USA. Jenkins's full given name, per the bio, is Horatius Palmer Jenkins.
Across 113 games at the plate, Jenkins's career line reads 99 hits in 379 at bats for a .261 average, along with 35 runs batted in. The on-base percentage is .329 and the slugging percentage .298, for an OPS of .627. Against a .262 league average for those years, Jenkins's .261 average was near the norm. 1915 produced Jenkins's most hits, 40 of them for the Chicago American Giants. In 1920, a season of regular play, Jenkins hit .274 while the league hit .271.
Frequently Asked Questions about Horace Jenkins
- Was Horace Jenkins a pitcher?
- Both. Horace Jenkins pitched in 21 games, going 11-4 with a 3.03 ERA, but spent most of his career as a Center Fielder.
- How many home runs did Horace Jenkins hit?
- Horace Jenkins hit 0 career home runs with 99 hits.
- What teams did Horace Jenkins play for?
- Horace Jenkins played for 2 teams: the Chicago Giants (1910, 1920–1921) and the Chicago American Giants (1914–1915).
- What were Horace Jenkins's career stats?
- In 113 games, Horace Jenkins had 99 hits, 35 RBI, 48 runs, and 4 stolen bases, with a .261 batting average. As a pitcher, in 21 games, he went 11-4 with a 3.03 ERA, 56 strikeouts, and 130.2 innings pitched.
- What position did Horace Jenkins play?
- Horace Jenkins played primarily as a center fielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Horace Jenkins and how much did he weigh?
- Horace Jenkins was listed at 5 feet 11 inches and 180 pounds.
- What was Horace Jenkins's career batting average?
- Horace Jenkins batted .261 over his career, with 99 hits in 379 at bats.
- How many RBI did Horace Jenkins have?
- Horace Jenkins drove in 35 runs in his career.
- What was Horace Jenkins's career ERA?
- Horace Jenkins finished with a 3.03 career ERA, going 11-4 with 56 strikeouts.
- Is Horace Jenkins in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Horace Jenkins has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.