Jesse Winters
Born: 12/22/1893 in Stephenville, TX, USA
Died: 6/5/1986 in Abilene, TX, USA
MLB Debut: 1919-05-03 | Final Game: 1923-07-30
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 165 lbs
Full name: Jesse Frank Winters
Biography
Jesse Winters, born in 1893, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1919 to 1923. He made his mark in the early years of Major League Baseball during a time when the game was transitioning out of the deadball era, embracing a more offensive style. Winters played a total of five seasons, during which he compiled a record of 13 wins and 24 losses. His earned run average (ERA) of 5.04 reflected the challenges faced by pitchers of his era, as they often navigated through evolving batting techniques and strategies.
Throughout his career, Winters demonstrated a competitive spirit on the mound, accumulating 94 strikeouts and recording 6 saves. While his win-loss record may not have placed him among the elite pitchers of his time, his contributions to the teams he played for are part of the rich tapestry of early 20th-century baseball. Winters' career came to a close on July 30, 1923, but his legacy endures as a representation of the perseverance and skill required to compete in the formative years of the sport.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | 24 | 110 | 31 | 15 | 0 | 6 | 405.0 | 510 | 227 | 21 | 164 | 94 | 5.04 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1919 | NY1 | NL | 1 | 2 | 16 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 28.0 | 39 | 17 | 13 | 6 | 5.46 | -827.4 |
| 1920 | NY1 | NL | 0 | 0 | 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 46.3 | 37 | 18 | 28 | 14 | 3.50 | -1217.0 |
| 1921 | PHI | NL | 5 | 10 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 114.0 | 142 | 46 | 28 | 22 | 3.63 | 46.6 |
| 1922 | PHI | NL | 6 | 6 | 34 | 9 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 138.3 | 176 | 82 | 56 | 29 | 5.33 | -2062.6 |
| 1923 | PHI | NL | 1 | 6 | 21 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 78.3 | 116 | 64 | 39 | 23 | 7.35 | -2322.5 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 110 | 117 | 6 | 20 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 32 | 0.171 | 0.192 | 0.205 | 0.397 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1919 | NY1 | NL | 16 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1920 | NY1 | NL | 21 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1921 | PHI | NL | 18 | 39 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 0.128 | 0.0 |
| 1922 | PHI | NL | 34 | 43 | 3 | 11 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 0.256 | 0.0 |
| 1923 | PHI | NL | 21 | 25 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0.160 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 110 | 0 | 14 | 116 | 10 | 6 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1919 | NY1 | P | 16 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 1 | 0 |
| 1920 | NY1 | P | 21 | 0 | 0 | 18 | 1 | 0 |
| 1921 | PHI | P | 18 | 0 | 6 | 37 | 1 | 3 |
| 1922 | PHI | P | 34 | 0 | 5 | 36 | 3 | 2 |
| 1923 | PHI | P | 21 | 0 | 3 | 17 | 4 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 110 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardin-Simmons University | Abilene | TX | 1917 |
| Tarleton State University | Stephenville | TX | 1913, 1914, 1915 |