Bobby Jenks
Bobby Jenks
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Full Name and Common Aliases
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Robert David "Bobby" Jenks was a former American professional baseball pitcher.
Birth and Death Dates
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Born: February 14, 1980
Died: May 6, 2020 (at the age of 40)
Nationality and Profession(s)
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Nationality: American
Profession: Former Professional Baseball Pitcher
Early Life and Background
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Bobby Jenks was born on February 14, 1980, in Bakersfield, California. Growing up in a family that valued sports, Jenks developed an early passion for baseball. He attended Highland High School in Salt Lake City, Utah, where he excelled as a pitcher. After high school, Jenks was drafted by the Chicago White Sox in the ninth round of the 2000 Major League Baseball draft.
Major Accomplishments
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American League Saves Leader: In 2007, Jenks led the American League with 41 saves.
World Series Champion: As a member of the Boston Red Sox, Jenks helped his team win the 2013 World Series title.
* All-Star Appearance: Jenks was selected to appear in one Major League Baseball All-Star Game (2006).
Notable Works or Actions
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During his playing career, Jenks accumulated an impressive 186 saves in 374 games pitched. He also posted a 20-24 win-loss record and a 3.44 earned run average.
Impact and Legacy
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Bobby Jenks' impact on the game of baseball extends beyond his impressive statistics. As one of the most dominant closers of his generation, Jenks influenced the development of modern relief pitching strategies.
Why They Are Widely Quoted or Remembered
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Jenks is remembered for his remarkable career and his ability to perform under pressure. His quotes and statements often reflect on the mental toughness required to succeed in professional sports. As a result, he remains a widely quoted figure among baseball enthusiasts and fans of competitive athletics.
In conclusion, Bobby Jenks left an indelible mark on Major League Baseball. His accomplishments both on and off the field have cemented his place in the annals of baseball history.
Quotes by Bobby Jenks
For the most part I've always had some success against lefties. The reasons for that, I don't know, but I'm very comfortable pitching against lefties.
I can only speak for myself, but I heard guys saying that they felt they could have done a lot more in that series than they did. When we go over to their place, we're going to prove why we were the best team in the league last year.
If you'd seen me warming up, you'd see I didn't throw nothing but a fastball. I couldn't find anything else. Going off the scouting report and 0-2 counts, he chased fastballs above the zone. Sticking to what I do best, going with my strengths against his weaknesses.
I knew once I got the chance to show what I could do, it would only be a matter of time.
I made a good pitch to him, down and away. He just got enough of it to get it over the infield.
