Jesse Purnell
Third Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1904)
Jesse Purnell was a third baseman who played in Major League Baseball in 1904 for the Philadelphia Phillies. In 7 career games, he hit .105 with 2 hits and 1 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
- Third Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- L / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'5" / 140 lb
- Died
- 7/4/1966 in Philadelphia, PA, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1904-10-01
- Last Game
- 1904-10-08
Full name: Jesse Rhoades Purnell
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 19 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 7 | .105 | .292 | .105 | .397 | 0 |
Career AVG .105 vs. league average .247 across their career seasons — 57.3% below league average.
Career OBP .292 vs. league average .301 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .105 vs. league average .322 across their career seasons — 67.3% below league average.
Career OPS .397 vs. league average .622 across their career seasons — 36.2% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1904 | PHI | NL | 7 | 19 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 7 | .105 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 7 | 19 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 7 | .105 | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
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
Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 7 | 19 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2 | .105 |
Last 7 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1904-10-08 | PHI | BSN | W | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1904-10-08 | PHI | BSN | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1904-10-07 | PHI | BSN | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 1904-10-03 | PHI | PIT | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1904-10-03 | PHI | PIT | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1904-10-01 | PHI | PIT | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 |
| 1904-10-01 | PHI | PIT | W | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Third Base | 7 |
Jesse Purnell: the record in brief
Jesse Purnell played a first major league game on October 1, 1904 and a last one on October 8, 1904. Purnell's only club in the season tables is the Philadelphia Phillies. Purnell played primarily as a third baseman and threw right-handed and batted left-handed. Born on May 11, 1881, in Glenside, PA, USA, Purnell was listed at 140 pounds on a 5-foot-5 frame. Purnell died on July 4, 1966, in Philadelphia, PA, USA. Jesse Purnell was the playing name; the full given name is Jesse Rhoades.
The batting record for Purnell: 7 games, 2 hits in 19 at bats, and a .105 average; the totals also include 1 runs batted in. Measured against the leagues Purnell played in, the .105 career average compares with a .247 league average over the same seasons, 57.3% below the league. The OPS comparison is .397 to a league .622, 36.2% below average. Purnell's lone season row is 1904 with the Philadelphia Phillies: 7 games, 2 hits in 19 at bats.
Every defensive appearance on record for Purnell, 7 games, came at third base.
Frequently Asked Questions about Jesse Purnell
- Was Jesse Purnell a pitcher?
- No. Jesse Purnell was a position player (Third Baseman).
- How many home runs did Jesse Purnell hit?
- Jesse Purnell hit 0 career home runs with 2 hits.
- What teams did Jesse Purnell play for?
- Jesse Purnell played for one team, the Philadelphia Phillies (1904).
- What were Jesse Purnell's career stats?
- In 7 games, Jesse Purnell had 2 hits, 1 RBI, 2 runs, and 1 stolen bases, with a .105 batting average.
- What position did Jesse Purnell play?
- Jesse Purnell played primarily as a third baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Jesse Purnell and how much did he weigh?
- Jesse Purnell was listed at 5 feet 5 inches and 140 pounds.
- What was Jesse Purnell's career batting average?
- Jesse Purnell batted .105 over his career, with 2 hits in 19 at bats.
- How many RBI did Jesse Purnell have?
- Jesse Purnell drove in 1 runs in his career.
- Is Jesse Purnell in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Jesse Purnell has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.