Anthony Jenkins
| Anthony Jenkins | |
|---|---|
| Outfielder | |
| Born: November 29, 1967 Ladson, South Carolina | |
Bats: Right Throws: Right |
Anthony L. Jenkinscollege athlete, known best as a college baseball player for The Citadel Bulldogs baseball team. He was a member of the 1990 College Baseball All-America Team, chosen by the American Baseball Coaches Association as an outfielder. He later played minor league baseball in the St. Louis Cardinals organization.[2] During his playing days, Jenkins was listed at 5 feet 11 inches (1.80 m) and 175 pounds (79 kg) while batting and throwing right-handed.[2]
Biography
Jenkins was raised in
runs batted in. On the gridiron, Jenkins played defensive back
and recorded 10 interceptions in his senior season.
On July 12, 1986, coach
1990 College World Series.[5][6][7] Jenkins set school records for runs, hits, home runs, and total bases in the 1990 season,[1] and most notably scored the winning run in the Bulldogs win over Cal State Fullerton in the 12th inning of an elimination game in Omaha, Nebraska.[8] He was inducted to the athletic hall of fame at The Citadel in 1999,[9] and the Charleston Baseball Hall of Fame in 2007.[1]
Following his breakout baseball season, Jenkins was a 29th round selection of the
Savannah Cardinals of the South Atlantic League in 1991.[2] Overall in two seasons, Jenkins batted .217 with six home runs and 19 RBIs in 67 minor league games.[2] He then returned home to Ladson to pursue a business career.[10]
References
- ^ a b c d "Anthony L. Jenkins". citadel.edu. Retrieved August 15, 2020.
- ^ a b c d "Anthony Jenkins". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved August 15, 2020.
- News and Courier. Charleston, South Carolina. July 12, 1986. p. 8B. Archived from the originalon December 16, 2019. Retrieved March 12, 2013.
- ^ "Alumni Career Night" (PDF). citadelsports.com. March 8, 2013. Archived from the original (PDF) on June 6, 2013. Retrieved March 12, 2013.
- ^ "The Citadel Wins a Place In N.C.A.A. History". The New York Times. May 30, 1990. Retrieved March 12, 2013.
- ^ "Past Male Athlete of the Year". soconsports.com. June 22, 2012. Retrieved March 12, 2013.
- ^ "Louisiana State 8, Citadel 2". dataomaha.com. June 2, 1990. Retrieved March 12, 2013.
- ^ "The Citadel Has Ties to Two of the Four New Members of the Charleston Baseball Hall of Fame". citadelsports.com. August 2, 2007. Archived from the original on June 28, 2013. Retrieved March 12, 2013.
- ^ "Hall of Fame". citadelsports.com. Archived from the original on April 23, 2013. Retrieved March 12, 2013.
- Post and Courier. Charleston, South Carolina. June 27, 2010. Retrieved March 12, 2013.
External links
- Career statistics and player information from Baseball Reference (Minors), or The Baseball Cube