Fats Jenkins

Clarence Reginald Jenkins
(Fats)

• Bats Left, Throws Left
• Height 5' 7", Weight 180 lbs.

• Debut 1924
• Final Game 1940
• Born January 10, 1898 in New York, NY USA
• Died December 6, 1968 in Philadelphia, PA USA

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Biographical Information

A left-hander all the way, Fats Jenkins had exceptional quickness and was a very fast man in the field and on the bases, especially from the batter's box to first base. A very smart player, he studied the art of baserunning and was an exceptional base stealer. At the plate he was a slap hitter with only average power but was a good contact hitter. He was a good fielder with a wide range and an average arm.

Jenkins also played basketball as a member of the New York Renaissance ("Rens"). In 1963, Jenkins was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame as a member of the Rens alongside teammate George Fiall.

Notable Achievements

• 2-time All-Star (1933 & 1935)
• ECL At-Bats Leader (1925)
• 2-time League Singles Leader (1925/ECL & 1935/NNL)
• ECL Bases on Balls Leader (1924)

Related Sites

• Fats Jenkins at the SABR Bio Project