Doug Jennings
Born: 9/30/1964 in Atlanta, GA, USA
MLB Debut: 1988-04-08 | Final Game: 1993-09-26
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 175 lbs
Full name: James Douglas Jennings
Biography
Doug Jennings was a professional baseball player born in 1964, who played as a position player in Major League Baseball from 1988 until his retirement in 1993. Over the course of his career, Jennings appeared in 189 games, primarily contributing as a utility player. He recorded 65 hits, including 5 home runs, and drove in 37 runs, finishing his career with a batting average of .202. Despite not being a prolific offensive force, Jennings' versatility allowed him to fill various roles on the field, which was particularly valuable during the transitional period of the late 1980s and early 1990s in baseball.
Jennings' career spanned a time when the game was evolving, with a shift towards more specialized roles and a focus on power hitting. While he may not have amassed impressive statistics, his contributions as a reliable teammate and his ability to adapt to different positions were significant within the context of his teams. After his playing days, Jennings remained a part of the baseball community, reflecting the resilience and dedication that characterized many players of his era.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 189 | 322 | 36 | 65 | 16 | 3 | 5 | 37 | 0 | 43 | 90 | 0.202 | 0.302 | 0.317 | 0.619 | -557.4 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | OAK | AL | 71 | 101 | 9 | 21 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 15 | 0 | 21 | 28 | 0.208 | -58.8 |
| 1989 | OAK | AL | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1990 | OAK | AL | 64 | 156 | 19 | 30 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 14 | 0 | 17 | 48 | 0.192 | -539.6 |
| 1991 | OAK | AL | 8 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0.111 | 0.0 |
| 1993 | CHC | NL | 42 | 52 | 8 | 13 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 8 | 0 | 3 | 10 | 0.250 | 41.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.500 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | ALCS | OAK | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 |
| 1990 | WS | OAK | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 28 | 16 | 161 | 6 | 1 | 21 |
| OF | 77 | 43 | 104 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | OAK | 1B | 14 | 7 | 53 | 4 | 1 | 8 |
| 1988 | OAK | OF | 23 | 13 | 32 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1989 | OAK | OF | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1990 | OAK | 1B | 4 | 3 | 28 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| 1990 | OAK | OF | 45 | 28 | 62 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1991 | OAK | OF | 6 | 1 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993 | CHN | 1B | 10 | 6 | 80 | 2 | 0 | 8 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 28 |
| Left Field | 58 |
| Right Field | 22 |
| Designated Hitter | 10 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | OAK | AL | $103,000 |
| 1988 | OAK | AL | $62,500 |
| Total Career Earnings | $165,500 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brevard Community College | Cocoa | FL | 1983, 1984 |