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- Full name: Robert Scott Jenks
- Born: July 6, 2005
- Birthplace: Mission Hills, California
- Height: 6'3"
- Weight: 275 lbs
- Bats: Right
- Throws: Right
- 2007: Selected for the MLB All-Star Game
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Bobby Jenks is right-handed pitcher for the Chicago White Sox.
Jenks was fined $750 by the MLB for intentionally throwing a pitch behind the back of Texas Rangers' Ian Kinsler during a May 9, 2009, game. Jenks claimed he was tired of watching White Sox batters getting hit with no consequence.ESPN.com: Jenks Fined for Throwing Behind Kinsler
Baseball Career
The Anaheim Angels selected Jenks out of high school, in the fifth round of the 2000 amateur draft. Jenks pitched several seasons with the Angels minor league affiliates, but never pitched for them in the majors.In 2004, the White Sox selected Jenks off waivers. Jenks went on to become a major contributor to the White Sox 2005 World Series team, as the teams primary closer he recorded saves in games one and four. Following his World Series] heroics, Jenks was named to two consecutive All-Star teams.
Strengths
With a fastball known to hit 100 mph, Jenks can blow hitter away. He has a closers mentality.Sportsnet.ca: [1]Weaknesses
Jenks is large (6'3" 275 lbs), which has negatively effected his stamina.Sportsnet.ca: [1]-
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Bobby Jenks Questions
What is the point of fining Bobby Jenks a whopping $750!? What percent of his salary is that? 1 AnswerHis salary is $5.6 million, so its 0.01%. We don't really know the fine was $750, that was just a quote from an anonymous source. What he did wasn't a big deal ... read more
Why does Bobby Flay annoy me? 4 AnswersAnd he thinks his surprise visits for throw downs are a secret? It also annoys me when his assistants answers his questions of what they think and then he says... read more
Why is Bobby Jenks only getting fined $750? Doesnt the MLB think thats like a penny to professional athletes? 1 AnswerI don't think the MLB has a right to look at it that way. We don't make wealthier people pay more for a speeding ticket. The fact that he makes a lot of money s... read more
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Bobby Jenks Vital Stats
- Mahalo's Guide to the Chicago White Sox
- ESPN.com: Career Stats
- Height: 6-3
- Weight: 275
- Rookie Year: 2005
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Bobby Jenks / White Sox | GM critical of Jenks http://www.fantasysp.com/player/mlb/Bobby_Jenks/658637 #MLB #CHW
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I don't care one way or the other if Bobby Jenks shapes up in the off-season. Hopefully he will be pitching for a different team next year.
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D12: Honeymoon over for big Bobby Jenks and Ozzie Guillen?Yahoo! SportsBy 'Duk Welcome to '... http://reduce.li/1lystj #dozen
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Williams offering tough love to Jenks: "We would love to have Bobby back," said White Sox catcher AJ .. http://tinyurl.com/yc4t8lh
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Williams offering tough love to Jenks: "We would love to have Bobby back," said White Sox catcher AJ .. http://bit.ly/07SaAsm
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