Willie Jensen
Born: 11/17/1889 in Philadelphia, PA, USA
Died: 3/27/1917 in Philadelphia, PA, USA
MLB Debut: 1912-09-10 | Final Game: 1914-10-02
Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 170 lbs
Full name: William Christian Jensen
Biography
Willie Jensen was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1912 to 1914. Born in 1889, Jensen's career unfolded during a transitional period in the sport, as baseball was moving away from the deadball era into a new phase of offensive play. Over the course of his brief career, he compiled a record of 1-3 with an earned run average (ERA) of 3.64. Despite limited opportunities on the mound, he showcased his skills by striking out 9 batters.
Jensen's time in the major leagues was characterized by his ability to keep runs at bay, maintaining a respectable ERA for a pitcher of his era. Though he never recorded a save, his contributions to his teams demonstrated the evolving strategies of pitching during the early 20th century. While not a household name, Willie Jensen remains part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, representing the many players who shaped the game during its formative years.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 42.0 | 50 | 17 | 2 | 20 | 9 | 3.64 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1912 | DET | AL | 1 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 33.0 | 43 | 15 | 18 | 8 | 4.09 | -1006.3 |
| 1914 | PHA | AL | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 9.0 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2.00 | 0.0 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 13 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0.000 | 0.071 | 0.000 | 0.071 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1912 | DET | AL | 5 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1914 | PHA | AL | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 6 | 0 | 1 | 12 | 1 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1912 | DET | P | 5 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 1 | 0 |
| 1914 | PHA | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 6 |