Bill Jennings
Born: 9/28/1925 in St. Louis, MO, USA
Died: 10/20/2010 in Affton, MO, USA
MLB Debut: 1951-07-19 | Final Game: 1951-09-30
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 175 lbs
Full name: William Lee Jennings
Biography
Bill Jennings was a professional baseball player who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) during the early 1950s. Born in 1925, Jennings’ career spanned from July 19, 1951, to September 30, 1951, during a time when the game was transitioning into the modern era. As a position player, he appeared in 64 games, where he recorded 35 hits and collected 13 runs batted in. Despite a batting average of .179, Jennings contributed to his team with his speed, evidenced by his single stolen base.
While Jennings' career was relatively brief and he did not hit any home runs, his presence on the field during this period reflected the challenges many players faced as they adapted to a rapidly changing game. The early 1950s were marked by both post-war adjustments and the increasing integration of baseball, as the sport began to welcome players from diverse backgrounds. Although he may not have achieved the statistical milestones of some of his contemporaries, Jennings remains a part of baseball history, representing the determination and resilience of players in an evolving era.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 64 | 195 | 20 | 35 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 13 | 1 | 26 | 42 | 0.179 | 0.276 | 0.251 | 0.527 | -946.5 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1951 | SLA | AL | 64 | 195 | 20 | 35 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 13 | 1 | 26 | 42 | 0.179 | -946.5 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SS | 64 | 0 | 141 | 165 | 15 | 39 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1951 | SLA | SS | 64 | 0 | 141 | 165 | 15 | 39 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Shortstop | 64 |