Tex Jeanes
| Tex Jeanes | |
|---|---|
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| Outfielder | |
| Born: December 19, 1900 Maypearl, Texas | |
| Died: April 5, 1973 (aged 72) Longview, Texas | |
Batted: Right Threw: Right | |
| MLB debut | |
| April 20, 1921, for the Cleveland Indians | |
| Last MLB appearance | |
| June 26, 1927, for the New York Giants | |
| MLB statistics | |
| Batting average | .274 |
| Home runs | 1 |
| Runs batted in | 11 |
| Teams | |
Ernest Lee "Tex" Jeanes (December 19, 1900 – April 5, 1973) was a Major League Baseball outfielder who played for five seasons. He played for the Cleveland Indians (1921–1922), the Washington Senators (1925–1926), and the New York Giants in 1927. His uncle was Hall of Famer Tris Speaker.
In 53 major league games, Jeanes posted a .274 batting average (20-for-74) with 15 runs, a home run and 11 RBI. In 149 innings (148 innings in the outfield, 1 inning at pitcher), Jeanes handled 48 total chances (46 putouts, 2 assists) without an error for a perfect 1.000 fielding percentage.
External links[edit]
- Career statistics and player information from Baseball Reference
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