John Jenkins
Born: 7/7/1896 in Bosworth, MO, USA
Died: 8/3/1968 in Columbia, MO, USA
MLB Debut: 1922-08-05 | Final Game: 1922-08-23
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'8" | Weight: 160 lbs
Full name: John Robert Jenkins
Biography
John Jenkins was a professional baseball player born in 1896, who had a brief career in Major League Baseball during the early 20th century. He played as a position player from August 5, 1922, to August 23, 1922, participating in only five games. Despite this limited exposure on the field, Jenkins contributed to his team with one run batted in, although he finished his career without securing a hit, maintaining a batting average of 0.0.
Jenkins' career unfolded during a transitional period in baseball, just before the sport began to experience significant changes in playing style and player dynamics. The early 1920s were marked by the emergence of power hitting and the increasing influence of player statistics, which would later define the modern game. While his time in the majors was fleeting, Jenkins remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, representing the many players who aspired to make their mark in the sport, even if their careers were short-lived.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1922 | CHW | AL | 5 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| SS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1922 | CHA | 2B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1922 | CHA | SS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 1 |
| Shortstop | 1 |