Herman Fink
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1935-1937)
Herman Fink was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1935 to 1937 for the Philadelphia Athletics, a span of 3 seasons. Across 67 career appearances, he went 10-20 with a 5.22 ERA and 73 strikeouts.
- W (Wins):
- Games credited to a pitcher whose team took a lead it never surrendered while he was the pitcher of record.
- ERA (Earned Run Average):
- Earned runs allowed per nine innings pitched: (ER × 9) ÷ IP. The primary measure of pitching effectiveness.
- SO (Strikeouts):
- For a batter, times retired on a third strike; for a pitcher, batters retired on a third strike.
- WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched):
- Baserunners allowed per inning: (BB + H) ÷ IP. Under 1.00 is elite.
Data updated
- Position
- Pitcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'2" / 198 lb
- Died
- 8/24/1980 in Salisbury, NC, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1935-09-16
- Last Game
- 1937-09-27
Full name: Herman Adam Fink
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1935 | PHA | AL | 0 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15.2 | 18 | 16 | 10 | 2 | 9.19 | 4.35 (-111%) | -271.9 |
| 1936 | PHA | AL | 8 | 16 | 34 | 24 | 9 | 0 | 3 | 188.2 | 222 | 113 | 78 | 53 | 5.39 | 4.59 (-18%) | -3252.7 |
| 1937 | PHA | AL | 2 | 1 | 28 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 80.0 | 82 | 36 | 35 | 18 | 4.05 | 4.34 (+7%) | -1478.2 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 10 | 20 | 67 | 30 | 10 | 0 | 4 | 284.1 | 322 | 165 | 123 | 73 | 5.22 | — | -5,003 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 67 | 93 | 1 | 14 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 25 | .151 | .177 | .161 | .338 | -634 |
Career AVG .151 vs. league average .280 across their career seasons — 46.2% below league average.
Career OBP .177 vs. league average .345 across their career seasons — 48.7% below league average.
Career SLG .161 vs. league average .401 across their career seasons — 59.7% below league average.
Career OPS .338 vs. league average .745 across their career seasons — 54.6% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1935 | PHA | AL | 5 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .200 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1936 | PHA | AL | 34 | 64 | 1 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 16 | .125 | .283 (-56%) | .349 (-53%) | .404 (-65%) | .753 (-60%) | -633.9 |
| 1937 | PHA | AL | 28 | 24 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 8 | .208 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 67 | 93 | 1 | 14 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 25 | .151 | — | — | — | — | -634 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (134 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 33 | 46 | 1 | 9 | 0 | 4 | .196 |
| Away | 34 | 47 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 1 | .106 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 33 | 150.1 | 155 | 77 | 64 | 41 | 4.61 |
| Away | 34 | 134.1 | 168 | 85 | 60 | 32 | 5.69 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1937-09-27 | PHA | BOS | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1937-09-14 | PHA | SLA | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1937-09-11 | PHA | BOS | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1937-09-09 | PHA | MIN | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1937-08-31 | PHA | SLA | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1937-08-28 | PHA | CLE | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1937-08-22 | PHA | NYY | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1937-08-17 | PHA | BOS | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1937-08-11 | PHA | MIN | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1937-08-08 | PHA | SLA | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1937-09-27 | PHA | BOS | — | 7.0 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 1937-09-14 | PHA | SLA | — | 2.0 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1937-09-11 | PHA | BOS | — | 2.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1937-09-09 | PHA | MIN | — | 0.2 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 1937-08-31 | PHA | SLA | — | 2.1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1937-08-28 | PHA | CLE | — | 3.0 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1937-08-22 | PHA | NYY | — | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1937-08-17 | PHA | BOS | — | 3.1 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1937-08-11 | PHA | MIN | — | 2.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1937-08-08 | PHA | SLA | W | 3.0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 67 |
Herman Fink: the record in brief
Between the debut on September 16, 1935 and the final game on September 27, 1937, Herman Fink built the record summarized on this page. Fink's only club in the season tables is the Philadelphia Athletics. Born on August 22, 1911, in Concord, NC, USA, Fink is listed as a pitcher and threw and hit right-handed. Size on record: 198 pounds on a 6-foot-2 frame. Fink's death is recorded on August 24, 1980, in Salisbury, NC, USA. The given name on file is Herman Adam Fink.
Fink pitched in 67 games, starting 30, and finished with a 10-20 record and 5.22 ERA. The same table counts 73 strikeouts and 10 complete games. The league ERA over Fink's seasons was 4.42, so the 5.22 figure ran 18.1% worse than average. The best win total was 8, in 1936. In 1936, one of the busiest seasons, Fink posted a 5.39 ERA; the league figure that year was 4.59.
The position breakdown shows 67 games, all at pitcher. On the mound, the fielding record shows 4 errors alongside 5 putouts and 47 assists.
Frequently Asked Questions about Herman Fink
- What years did Herman Fink play?
- Herman Fink played in Major League Baseball from 1935 to 1937.
- Was Herman Fink a pitcher?
- Yes. Herman Fink pitched in the major leagues, recording 10 wins and 73 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Herman Fink hit?
- Herman Fink hit 0 career home runs with 14 hits.
- What teams did Herman Fink play for?
- Herman Fink played for one team, the Philadelphia Athletics (1935–1937).
- What were Herman Fink's career stats?
- In 67 games, Herman Fink went 10-20 with a 5.22 ERA, 73 strikeouts, 284.1 innings pitched, and 4 saves.
- What position did Herman Fink play?
- Herman Fink played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Herman Fink and how much did he weigh?
- Herman Fink was listed at 6 feet 2 inches and 198 pounds.
- What was Herman Fink's career ERA?
- Herman Fink finished with a 5.22 career ERA, going 10-20 with 73 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Herman Fink have?
- Herman Fink recorded 73 career strikeouts.
- Is Herman Fink in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Herman Fink has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.