Woody Jensen
Born: 8/11/1907 in Bremerton, WA, USA
Died: 10/5/2001 in Wichita, KS, USA
MLB Debut: 1931-04-20 | Final Game: 1939-06-04
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 160 lbs
Full name: Forrest Docenus Jensen
Biography
Woody Jensen was a professional baseball player whose career spanned from 1931 to 1939. Born in 1907, Jensen established himself as a reliable position player during a time when Major League Baseball was evolving with the introduction of more dynamic styles of play. Over the course of his career, he appeared in 738 games, where he demonstrated consistent hitting ability with a career batting average of .285. His offensive contributions included 774 hits, 26 home runs, and 235 runs batted in (RBIs), showcasing his capability as a key player in the line-up.
In addition to his solid offensive performance, Jensen displayed speed on the bases, recording 20 stolen bases throughout his career. His well-rounded skill set allowed him to be a valuable asset to the teams he played for during the late 1930s, a period characterized by the increasing competitiveness of the game. While his career may not have reached the heights of some of his contemporaries, Jensen's contributions to the sport during this era of baseball left a lasting impression, and his legacy endures as part of the rich tapestry of baseball history.
Negro Leagues Career Statistics
Batting
| PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | BA | OBP | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21.0 | 21.0 | 4.0 | 8.0 | 2.0 | 1.0 | 0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.381 | 0.381 | 0.571 | 0.952 |
Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Batting
| Season | PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | BA | OBP | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1933 | 17.0 | 17.0 | 4.0 | 8.0 | 2.0 | 1.0 | 0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.471 | 0.471 | 0.706 | 1.177 |
| 1942 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | .000 | .000 | .000 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 738 | 2720 | 392 | 774 | 114 | 37 | 26 | 235 | 20 | 69 | 100 | 0.285 | 0.307 | 0.382 | 0.689 | -4113.5 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1931 | PIT | NL | 73 | 267 | 43 | 65 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 17 | 4 | 10 | 18 | 0.243 | -903.5 |
| 1932 | PIT | NL | 7 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1933 | PIT | NL | 70 | 196 | 29 | 58 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 15 | 1 | 8 | 2 | 0.296 | -84.8 |
| 1934 | PIT | NL | 88 | 283 | 34 | 82 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 27 | 2 | 4 | 13 | 0.290 | -583.4 |
| 1935 | PIT | NL | 143 | 627 | 97 | 203 | 28 | 7 | 8 | 62 | 9 | 15 | 14 | 0.324 | 450.2 |
| 1936 | PIT | NL | 153 | 696 | 98 | 197 | 34 | 10 | 10 | 58 | 2 | 16 | 19 | 0.283 | -1145.2 |
| 1937 | PIT | NL | 124 | 509 | 77 | 142 | 23 | 9 | 5 | 45 | 2 | 15 | 29 | 0.279 | -915.4 |
| 1938 | PIT | NL | 68 | 125 | 12 | 25 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0.200 | -931.5 |
| 1939 | PIT | NL | 12 | 12 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.167 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OF | 628 | 0 | 1349 | 22 | 39 | 4 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1931 | PIT | OF | 67 | 0 | 182 | 2 | 5 | 1 |
| 1932 | PIT | OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1933 | PIT | OF | 40 | 0 | 95 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 1934 | PIT | OF | 66 | 0 | 143 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1935 | PIT | OF | 140 | 0 | 290 | 6 | 7 | 1 |
| 1936 | PIT | OF | 153 | 0 | 338 | 6 | 9 | 1 |
| 1937 | PIT | OF | 120 | 0 | 256 | 5 | 10 | 1 |
| 1938 | PIT | OF | 38 | 0 | 45 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| 1939 | PIT | OF | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 542 |
| Center Field | 79 |
| Right Field | 11 |