Del Ennis
A prolific run producer and a three-time All-Star, Del Ennis drove in 100 or more runs seven times, spent mostly with the Philadelphia Phillies. He had his finest season in 1950, when the Phillies won their first pennant in 35 years. That season, the slugging outfielfer hit .311 with 31 homers, 126 RBI, and several clutch hits. In one stretch he belted three grand slams in a week. Back and shoulder injuries ended his career by the age of 34, but he still managed 288 homers, more than 1,200 RBI, and 2,063 hits.
Played For
Philadelphia Phillies (1946-1956)
St. Louis Cardinals (1957-1958)
Cincinnati Reds (1959)
Chicago White Sox (1959)
All-Time Rankings
Del Ennis ranks #44 among the Top 50 all-time at LF. Rankings ⇒
Best Season: 1950
His averages: .311/.551/.372 - were the best of his career. He also hit a career-best 31 homers and led the loop with 126 RBI. He finished fourth in NL MVP voting, trailing teammate Jim Konstanty, Stan Musial, and Eddie Stanky.
Born
Delmer Ennis was born on June 8, 1925, in Philadelphia, PA.
Died
February 8, 1996, Huntingdon Valley, PA
Batted: Right
Threw: Right
Primary Position: OF
Primary Team: PHI
Major League Debut
April 28, 1946
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| Hall of Fame Voting |
| Year |
Election |
Votes |
Pct |
| 1966 |
BBWAA |
3 |
1.0% |
1967 |
BBWAA |
2 |
.7% |
|
Post-Season Appearances
1950 World Series
Notes
Comedian Bill Cosby named his only son after Ennis.
All-Star Selections
1946 NL
1951 NL
1955 NL
Best Strength as a Player
Driving in runs and plate discipline (he walked more than he struck out).
Largest Weakness as a Player
His .969 lifetime fielding percentage (120 errors in the outfield) indicates that he wasn't a great defensive player. He did record a fair share of assists.
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