Enos Kirkpatrick
Born: 12/9/1884 in Pittsburgh, PA, USA
Died: 4/14/1964 in Pittsburgh, PA, USA
MLB Debut: 1912-08-24 | Final Game: 1915-09-16
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 175 lbs
Full name: Enos Claire Kirkpatrick
Biography
Enos Kirkpatrick, born in 1884, played as a position player in Major League Baseball from 1912 to 1915. Over the course of his career, he appeared in 203 games, collecting 125 hits and finishing with a batting average of .237. His offensive contributions included 3 home runs and 46 runs batted in, while he also showcased his speed on the bases with 32 stolen bases.
Kirkpatrick played during a transitional period in baseball, just before the sport experienced significant changes in player dynamics and strategies in the late 1910s and 1920s. His playing style reflected the evolving nature of the game, as he combined a moderate power supply with notable base-running skills. Despite his relatively brief career, Kirkpatrick's contributions on the field were a part of the rich tapestry of early 20th-century baseball, an era characterized by its own unique challenges and developments in the sport.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 203 | 528 | 70 | 125 | 20 | 6 | 3 | 46 | 32 | 54 | 78 | 0.237 | 0.315 | 0.314 | 0.629 | -383.8 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1912 | BRO | NL | 32 | 94 | 13 | 18 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 5 | 9 | 15 | 0.191 | -440.2 |
| 1913 | BRO | NL | 48 | 89 | 13 | 22 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 18 | 0.247 | -98.8 |
| 1914 | BLF | FL | 55 | 174 | 22 | 44 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 16 | 10 | 18 | 30 | 0.253 | 111.0 |
| 1915 | BLF | FL | 68 | 171 | 22 | 41 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 19 | 12 | 24 | 15 | 0.240 | 44.2 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 14 | 0 | 126 | 9 | 4 | 6 |
| 2B | 27 | 0 | 34 | 69 | 9 | 7 |
| 3B | 97 | 0 | 90 | 157 | 17 | 7 |
| OF | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| SS | 29 | 0 | 34 | 64 | 12 | 3 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1912 | BRO | 3B | 29 | 0 | 27 | 64 | 3 | 3 |
| 1912 | BRO | SS | 3 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| 1913 | BRO | 1B | 8 | 0 | 88 | 5 | 2 | 5 |
| 1913 | BRO | 2B | 6 | 0 | 7 | 14 | 1 | 0 |
| 1913 | BRO | 3B | 4 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 0 |
| 1913 | BRO | SS | 10 | 0 | 14 | 12 | 3 | 1 |
| 1914 | BLF | 1B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1914 | BLF | 3B | 36 | 0 | 28 | 40 | 5 | 1 |
| 1914 | BLF | SS | 11 | 0 | 16 | 48 | 6 | 2 |
| 1914 | BLF | OF | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1915 | BLF | 1B | 5 | 0 | 38 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| 1915 | BLF | 2B | 21 | 0 | 27 | 55 | 8 | 7 |
| 1915 | BLF | 3B | 28 | 0 | 34 | 48 | 8 | 3 |
| 1915 | BLF | SS | 5 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 14 |
| Second Base | 27 |
| Third Base | 97 |
| Shortstop | 28 |
| Left Field | 2 |
| Right Field | 1 |