Joe Jenkins
Catcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1914-1919)
Joe Jenkins was a catcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1914 to 1919 for the St. Louis Browns and the Chicago White Sox, a span of 6 seasons. In 40 career games, he hit .133 with 8 hits and 3 RBI.
- 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
- Catcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'11" / 170 lb
- Died
- 6/21/1974 in Fresno, CA, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1914-04-30
- Last Game
- 1919-09-27
Full name: Joseph Daniel Jenkins
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40 | 60 | 0 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 17 | .133 | .161 | .200 | .361 | 0 |
Career AVG .133 vs. league average .255 across their career seasons — 47.7% below league average.
Career OBP .161 vs. league average .319 across their career seasons — 49.5% below league average.
Career SLG .200 vs. league average .337 across their career seasons — 40.6% below league average.
Career OPS .361 vs. league average .656 across their career seasons — 44.9% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1914 | SLA | AL | 19 | 32 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 11 | .125 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1917 | CHA | AL | 10 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5 | .111 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1919 | CHA | AL | 11 | 19 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | .158 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 40 | 60 | 0 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 17 | .133 | — | — | — | — | 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 (42 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 18 | 25 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | .200 |
| Away | 24 | 35 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 4 | .114 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1919-09-27 | CHW | DET | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1919-09-26 | CHW | DET | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1919-07-29 | CHW | NYY | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1919-07-22 | CHW | NYY | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1919-07-13 | CHW | BOS | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1919-07-12 | CHW | BOS | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1919-07-01 | CHW | CLE | L | 5 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1919-06-29 | CHW | SLA | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1919-06-27 | CHW | SLA | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1919-06-22 | CHW | DET | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 14 |
Joe Jenkins: the record in brief
According to the bio, Joe Jenkins debuted on April 30, 1914 and played a final game on September 27, 1919. By club, Jenkins's seasons break down as the St. Louis Browns (1914) and the Chicago White Sox (1917 to 1919). Listed as a catcher, Jenkins batted and threw right-handed. The recorded size is 5 feet, 11 inches and 170 pounds. The birth record reads October 12, 1890, in Shelbyville, TN, USA. The bio records the death on June 21, 1974, in Fresno, CA, USA. Joe Jenkins was the playing name; the full given name is Joseph Daniel.
In 40 games and 60 at bats, Jenkins batted .133 with 8 hits, along with 3 runs batted in. Reaching base at a .161 clip and slugging .200, Jenkins finished with a .361 OPS. Jenkins's .133 average ran 47.7% below the .255 that the league posted over the same seasons. The hits column peaks at 4, in 1914.
The position breakdown shows 14 games, all at catcher. Fielding behind the plate produced 34 putouts and 7 assists against 5 errors.
Frequently Asked Questions about Joe Jenkins
- What years did Joe Jenkins play?
- Joe Jenkins played in Major League Baseball from 1914 to 1919.
- Was Joe Jenkins a pitcher?
- No. Joe Jenkins was a position player (Catcher).
- How many home runs did Joe Jenkins hit?
- Joe Jenkins hit 0 career home runs with 8 hits.
- What teams did Joe Jenkins play for?
- Joe Jenkins played for 2 teams: the St. Louis Browns (1914) and the Chicago White Sox (1917, 1919).
- What were Joe Jenkins's career stats?
- In 40 games, Joe Jenkins had 8 hits, 3 RBI, and 3 stolen bases, with a .133 batting average.
- What position did Joe Jenkins play?
- Joe Jenkins played primarily as a catcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Joe Jenkins and how much did he weigh?
- Joe Jenkins was listed at 5 feet 11 inches and 170 pounds.
- What was Joe Jenkins's career batting average?
- Joe Jenkins batted .133 over his career, with 8 hits in 60 at bats.
- How many RBI did Joe Jenkins have?
- Joe Jenkins drove in 3 runs in his career.
- Is Joe Jenkins in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Joe Jenkins has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.