Jug Thesenga

Born: 4/27/1914 in Jefferson, SD, USA

Died: 12/3/2002 in Wichita, KS, USA

MLB Debut: 1944-09-01 | Final Game: 1944-09-25

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 200 lbs

Full name: Arnold Joseph Thesenga

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Biography

Jug Thesenga was a professional baseball player born in 1914, who had a brief career in Major League Baseball during the 1944 season. He played as a position player, appearing in a total of 5 games. Thesenga's time in the majors was during a unique era in baseball history, characterized by the impacts of World War II, which saw many star players enlisted and a greater opportunity for lesser-known athletes to showcase their talents. Despite his limited playing time, Thesenga's career in the big leagues included notable moments that reflected the challenges and dynamics of the game during the early 1940s. Over the course of his five games, he did not record any hits, home runs, or RBIs, finishing his career with a batting average of 0.0 and no stolen bases. While his statistical output may not have left a significant mark in the record books, Jug Thesenga's presence in the major leagues adds to the rich tapestry of baseball history, highlighting the diverse backgrounds and stories of players who have graced the diamond, even if only for a short time.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
0	0	5	1	0	0	0	12.3	18	7	0	12	2	5.11	0

Career ERA 5.11 vs. league average 3.57 across their career seasons — 42.9% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1944	WSN	AL	0	0	5	1	0	0	0	12.3	18	7	12	2	5.11	3.57 (-43%)	-

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
5	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.000	0.000	0.000	0.000	0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .358 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.683 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1944	WSN	AL	5	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	5	0	0	3	0	1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1944	WS1	P	5	0	0	3	0	1

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	5