Tex Jeanes

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Given name: Ernest Lee Jeanes
Nicknames: None
Primary Pos: Centerfield
Hght/Wght: 6'0" / 176 lbs
Bats/Throws: R / R
Born: Dec 19, 1900 in Maypearl, TX
Died: Apr 5, 1973 in Longview, TX (72 years old)
Debut: Apr 20, 1921

Ernest Lee "Tex" Jeanes (December 19, 1900 – April 5, 1973) was a Major League Baseball outfielder who played for five seasons. He played for the Cleveland Indians (1921–1922), the Washington Senators (1925–1926), and the New York Giants in 1927. His uncle was Hall of Famer Tris Speaker.

In 53 major league games, Jeanes posted a .274 batting average (20-for-74) with 15 runs, a home run and 11 RBI. In 149 innings (148 innings in the outfield, 1 inning at pitcher), Jeanes handled 48 total chances (46 putouts, 2 assists) without an error for a perfect 1.000 fielding percentage.