Bill Jennings

Who was Bill Jennings?

William Lee Jennings was a shortstop in Major League Baseball. Listed at 6 ft 2 in, 175 lb., he batted and threw right-handed.

A native of St. Louis, Missouri, Jennings played briefly for the St. Louis Browns during the 1951 season. He was signed by the New York Giants in 1946 and immediately was assigned to their Minor league system. He then was purchased by the Browns from the Giants in 1951.

Jennings posted a .179 average in 64 games for the Browns, driving in 13 runs and scoring 20 times, while collecting 10 doubles, two triples, and one stolen base. He also played for the Cleveland Indians and Chicago White Sox organizations, hitting a collective .255 with 68 home runs and 314 RBI in 897 minor league games from 1946 to 1953.

Jennings died in his hometown of St. Louis, Missouri, at the age of 85.