Red Nonnenkamp
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1933-1940)
Red Nonnenkamp was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1933 to 1940 for the Pittsburgh Pirates and the Boston Red Sox, a span of 8 seasons. In 155 career games, he hit .262 with 69 hits and 24 RBI.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Outfielder
- Bats / Throws
- L / L
- Height / Weight
- 5'11" / 165 lb
- Died
- 12/3/2000 in Little Rock, AR, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1933-09-06
- Last Game
- 1940-06-05
Full name: Leo William Nonnenkamp
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 155 | 263 | 49 | 69 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 24 | 6 | 33 | 24 | .262 | .347 | .300 | .647 | -306 |
Career AVG .262 vs. league average .271 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .347 vs. league average .337 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .300 vs. league average .388 across their career seasons — 22.5% below league average.
Career OPS .647 vs. league average .725 across their career seasons — 10.7% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1933 | PIT | NL | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1938 | BOS | AL | 87 | 180 | 37 | 51 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 18 | 6 | 21 | 13 | .283 | .272 (+4%) | .341 (+5%) | .392 (-19%) | .734 (-8%) | -174.3 |
| 1939 | BOS | AL | 58 | 75 | 12 | 18 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 12 | 6 | .240 | .274 (-12%) | .342 (+1%) | .393 (-25%) | .735 (-13%) | -131.3 |
| 1940 | BOS | AL | 9 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 4 seasons | 155 | 263 | 49 | 69 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 24 | 6 | 33 | 24 | .262 | — | — | — | — | -306 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (155 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 83 | 178 | 39 | 51 | 0 | 16 | .287 |
| Away | 72 | 86 | 10 | 17 | 0 | 8 | .198 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1940-06-05 | BOS | SLA | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1940-06-04 | BOS | SLA | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1940-05-22 | BOS | CLE | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1940-05-20 | BOS | DET | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1940-05-12 | BOS | NYY | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1940-05-11 | BOS | NYY | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1940-05-05 | BOS | CLE | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1940-04-28 | BOS | PHA | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1940-04-27 | BOS | PHA | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1939-09-30 | BOS | NYY | W | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 5 |
| Left Field | 12 |
| Center Field | 9 |
| Right Field | 33 |
Red Nonnenkamp: the record in brief
Red Nonnenkamp played a first major league game on September 6, 1933 and a last one on June 5, 1940. The season rows list, in order, the Pittsburgh Pirates (1933) and the Boston Red Sox (1938 to 1940). Nonnenkamp played primarily as an outfielder and threw and hit left-handed. Born on July 7, 1911, in St. Louis, MO, USA, Nonnenkamp was listed at 5 feet, 11 inches and 165 pounds. Nonnenkamp's death is recorded on December 3, 2000, in Little Rock, AR, USA. The given name on file is Leo William Nonnenkamp.
Across 155 games at the plate, Nonnenkamp's career line reads 69 hits in 263 at bats for a .262 average, adding 24 runs batted in. Reaching base at a .347 clip and slugging .300, Nonnenkamp finished with a .647 OPS. The .262 career average is close to the .271 the league hit across the same seasons. The hits column peaks at 51, in 1938. In 1938, a season of regular play, Nonnenkamp hit .283 while the league hit .272.
Frequently Asked Questions about Red Nonnenkamp
- What years did Red Nonnenkamp play?
- Red Nonnenkamp played in Major League Baseball from 1933 to 1940.
- Was Red Nonnenkamp a pitcher?
- No. Red Nonnenkamp was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Red Nonnenkamp hit?
- Red Nonnenkamp hit 0 career home runs with 69 hits.
- What teams did Red Nonnenkamp play for?
- Red Nonnenkamp played for 2 teams: the Pittsburgh Pirates (1933) and the Boston Red Sox (1938–1940).
- What were Red Nonnenkamp's career stats?
- In 155 games, Red Nonnenkamp had 69 hits, 24 RBI, 49 runs, and 6 stolen bases, with a .262 batting average.
- What position did Red Nonnenkamp play?
- Red Nonnenkamp played primarily as an outfielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Red Nonnenkamp and how much did he weigh?
- Red Nonnenkamp was listed at 5 feet 11 inches and 165 pounds.
- What was Red Nonnenkamp's career batting average?
- Red Nonnenkamp batted .262 over his career, with 69 hits in 263 at bats.
- How many RBI did Red Nonnenkamp have?
- Red Nonnenkamp drove in 24 runs in his career.
- Is Red Nonnenkamp in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Red Nonnenkamp has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.