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Joe Jenkins

Joe Jenkins Notable

b. October 12, 1890 · St. Louis Browns 1914, Chicago White Sox 1917, 1919

Joe Jenkins divided six seasons between two clubs as a catcher: the St. Louis Browns from 1914, then the Chicago White Sox through 1919.

Across 40 games he batted .133, with 8 hits and 0 runs. He finished with 2 doubles and 3 stolen bases.

He was born in Shelbyville, TN, USA on October 12, 1890, and died on June 21, 1974. He batted right-handed and threw right-handed.

Batting, season by season

YearTeam GABR H2B3B HRRBIBB SOSBAVG
1914 SLB 193204 110 01112 .125
1917 CHW 10901 000 2050 .111
1919 CHW 111903 100 1111 .158
Career 406008 210 32173 .133

On this day & linked events

1890

Born October 12, 1890

Shelbyville, TN, USA

1974

Died June 21, 1974

Image: Bain News Service, public domain