Red Nonnenkamp
Born: 7/7/1911 in St. Louis, MO, USA
Died: 12/3/2000 in Little Rock, AR, USA
MLB Debut: 1933-09-06 | Final Game: 1940-06-05
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 165 lbs
Full name: Leo William Nonnenkamp
Biography
Red Nonnenkamp was a professional baseball player born in 1911, who played as a position player in Major League Baseball from 1933 until 1940. Over the course of his career, he appeared in 155 games, amassing a total of 69 hits and maintaining a batting average of .262. Nonnenkamp contributed to his teams with a notable 24 runs batted in and demonstrated speed on the bases with 6 stolen bases, showcasing his ability to impact the game both offensively and defensively.
Emerging during the early years of the Great Depression, Nonnenkamp played in an era that was characterized by its transition from the deadball era to a more offensive-minded game. Despite not hitting any home runs throughout his career, his consistent hitting and strategic base running made him a valuable asset to the teams he played for. Nonnenkamp's legacy is remembered as part of the fabric of baseball during a transformative time in the sport's history. He retired in 1940, leaving behind a career that, while modest in some statistics, reflected the determination and grit of early 20th-century baseball players.
Negro Leagues Career Statistics
Batting
| PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | BA | OBP | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | .000 | .000 | .000 |
Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Batting
| Season | PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | BA | OBP | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1943 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 155 | 263 | 49 | 69 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 24 | 6 | 33 | 24 | 0.262 | 0.347 | 0.300 | 0.647 | -383.1 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1933 | PIT | NL | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1938 | BOS | AL | 87 | 180 | 37 | 51 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 18 | 6 | 21 | 13 | 0.283 | -226.6 |
| 1939 | BOS | AL | 58 | 75 | 12 | 18 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 12 | 6 | 0.240 | -156.5 |
| 1940 | BOS | AL | 9 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 5 | 0 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| OF | 54 | 0 | 110 | 5 | 4 | 1 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1938 | BOS | 1B | 5 | 0 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1938 | BOS | OF | 39 | 0 | 85 | 5 | 3 | 1 |
| 1939 | BOS | OF | 15 | 0 | 25 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 5 |
| Left Field | 12 |
| Center Field | 9 |
| Right Field | 33 |