Thurman Jennings

Born: 8/16/1890 in Ripley, TN, USA

Died: 1/23/1978 in Chicago, IL, USA

Bats: R | Throws: RWeight: 135 lbs

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Biography

Thurman Jennings is an active professional baseball player, born in 1890, who currently plays as a position player. Over the course of his career, Jennings has appeared in 59 games, showcasing his skills at the plate with a batting average of .268. His offensive contributions include 62 hits, 22 RBIs, and 6 stolen bases, reflecting his ability to not only get on base but also advance runners and create scoring opportunities. Although he has yet to hit a home run in his career, Jennings' consistent hitting and base running prowess make him a valuable asset to his team. In the context of the game, Jennings is part of a modern era that emphasizes speed and contact hitting, complementing traditional power hitters. His playing style is characterized by agility and strategic base running, which enhances his team's dynamics. As he continues to compete, Jennings remains a noteworthy figure, exemplifying the ongoing evolution of baseball and the importance of versatility on the field.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
59	231	32	62	9	3	0	22	6	13	0	0.268	0.310	0.333	0.644	-261.3

Career AVG .268 vs. league average .279 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .310 vs. league average .338 across their career seasons — 8.3% below league average.

Career SLG .333 vs. league average .380 across their career seasons — 12.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.644 vs. league average 0.718 across their career seasons — 10.4% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1920	COG	NNL	13	46	3	9	3	0	0	3	1	1	0	0.196	—	—	—	—	0.0
1921	COG	NNL	46	185	29	53	6	3	0	19	5	12	0	0.286	.286 (avg)	.344 (-4%)	.395 (-11%)	.739 (-8%)	-261.3

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	1	0	5	0	0	0
2B	18	16	33	34	7	4
OF	36	36	56	4	3	1
SS	7	5	12	14	6	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1920	COG	2B	13	12	28	28	5	4
1921	COG	1B	1	0	5	0	0	0
1921	COG	2B	5	4	5	6	2	0
1921	COG	OF	36	36	56	4	3	1
1921	COG	SS	7	5	12	14	6	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
First Base	1
Second Base	18
Shortstop	7
Left Field	30
Center Field	3
Right Field	3