Jesse Rhoades Purnell (May 11, 1881 to July 4, 1966), was a Major League Baseball third baseman who played in 1904 with the Philadelphia Phillies. He batted left and threw right-handed. Purnell had two hits and scored 2 runs in 19 at-bats in seven career games. He was born in Glenside, Pennsylvania, and died in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Jesse Purnell
| Given name: | Jesse Rhoades Purnell |
| Nicknames: | None |
| Primary Pos: | Thirdbase |
| Hght/Wght: | 5'5" / 140 lbs |
| Bats/Throws: | L / R |
| Born: | May 11, 1881 in Glenside, PA |
| Died: | Jul 4, 1966 in Philadelphia, PA (85 years old) |
| Debut: | Oct 1, 1904 |