Skip Guinn
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1968-1971)
Skip Guinn was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1968 to 1971 for the Atlanta Braves and the Houston Astros, a span of 4 seasons. Across 35 career appearances, he went 1-2 with a 5.40 ERA and 40 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 / L
- Height / Weight
- 5'10" / 180 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1968-05-07
- Last Game
- 1971-09-24
Full name: Drannon Eugene Guinn
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 | ATL | NL | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5.0 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 3.60 | — | 0.0 |
| 1969 | HOU | NL | 1 | 2 | 28 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 27.0 | 34 | 20 | 21 | 33 | 6.67 | 3.61 (-85%) | -229.6 |
| 1971 | HOU | NL | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4.2 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0.00 | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 1 | 2 | 35 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 36.2 | 38 | 22 | 27 | 40 | 5.40 | — | -230 | ||
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 39 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | .000 | .000 | .000 | 0 |
Career AVG .000 vs. league average .245 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.
Career OBP .000 vs. league average .313 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.
Career SLG .000 vs. league average .359 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.
Career OPS .000 vs. league average .672 across their career seasons — 100.0% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 | ATL | NL | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1969 | HOU | NL | 28 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1971 | HOU | NL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 39 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
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 (74 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 19 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| Away | 20 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 18 | 22.2 | 17 | 10 | 17 | 24 | 3.97 |
| Away | 17 | 14.0 | 21 | 12 | 10 | 16 | 7.71 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1971-09-24 | HOU | SDP | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1971-09-22 | HOU | SFG | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1971-09-15 | HOU | ATL | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1971-09-14 | HOU | SDP | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1969-09-18 | HOU | SFG | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1969-09-02 | HOU | STL | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1969-08-05 | HOU | CHC | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1969-08-04 | HOU | CHC | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1969-07-19 | HOU | CIN | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1969-07-15 | HOU | LAD | W | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1971-09-24 | HOU | SDP | SV | 0.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1971-09-22 | HOU | SFG | — | 0.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1971-09-15 | HOU | ATL | — | 3.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| 1971-09-14 | HOU | SDP | — | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1969-09-18 | HOU | SFG | — | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1969-09-02 | HOU | STL | — | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 1969-08-05 | HOU | CHC | — | 1.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1969-08-04 | HOU | CHC | — | 1.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1969-07-19 | HOU | CIN | — | 0.0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1969-07-15 | HOU | LAD | W | 4.1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 35 |
Skip Guinn: the record in brief
Between the debut on May 7, 1968 and the final game on September 24, 1971, Skip Guinn built the record summarized on this page. The team column moves through the Atlanta Braves (1968) and the Houston Astros (1969 to 1971). Guinn played primarily as a pitcher and hit right-handed while throwing left-handed. The bio adds a birth date on October 25, 1944, in St. Charles, MO, USA and a listed size of 5 feet, 10 inches and 180 pounds. Skip Guinn was the playing name; the full given name is Drannon Eugene.
Guinn's career pitching line is 1 win, 2 losses and a 5.40 ERA over 35 appearances. Guinn had 40 strikeouts. The league ERA over Guinn's seasons was 3.38, so the 5.40 figure ran 60.0% worse than average. Among the heaviest workloads, the lowest ERA was 6.67 in 1969, when the league's was 3.61.
Guinn appears at one position only: pitcher, in 35 games. Fielding on the mound produced 2 putouts and 3 assists against 0 errors.
Frequently Asked Questions about Skip Guinn
- What years did Skip Guinn play?
- Skip Guinn played in Major League Baseball from 1968 to 1971.
- Was Skip Guinn a pitcher?
- Yes. Skip Guinn pitched in the major leagues, recording 1 wins and 40 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Skip Guinn hit?
- Skip Guinn hit 0 career home runs.
- What teams did Skip Guinn play for?
- Skip Guinn played for 2 teams: the Atlanta Braves (1968) and the Houston Astros (1969, 1971).
- What were Skip Guinn's career stats?
- In 35 games, Skip Guinn went 1-2 with a 5.40 ERA, 40 strikeouts, 36.2 innings pitched, and 1 saves.
- What position did Skip Guinn play?
- Skip Guinn played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Skip Guinn and how much did he weigh?
- Skip Guinn was listed at 5 feet 10 inches and 180 pounds.
- What was Skip Guinn's career ERA?
- Skip Guinn finished with a 5.40 career ERA, going 1-2 with 40 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Skip Guinn have?
- Skip Guinn recorded 40 career strikeouts.
- Is Skip Guinn in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Skip Guinn has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.