Don Hankins

Born: 2/9/1902 in Pendleton, IN, USA

Died: 5/16/1963 in Winston-Salem, NC, USA

MLB Debut: 1927-04-23 | Final Game: 1927-09-03

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 183 lbs

Full name: Donald Wayne Hankins

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Biography

Don Hankins, born in 1902, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned a brief period from April 23, 1927, to September 3, 1927. Hankins made his mark in the early days of Major League Baseball, a time when the game was evolving with new strategies and heightened competition. He played during an era characterized by its transition into a more offensive style of play, yet Hankins carved out a niche for himself on the mound. Throughout his short career, Hankins recorded a win-loss record of 2-1, showcasing his ability to secure victories for his team. He finished with an earned run average (ERA) of 6.33, reflecting the challenges pitchers faced during this dynamic era of baseball. Additionally, he struck out 10 batters and notched 2 saves, indicating his capacity to perform under pressure. Though his time in the majors was limited, Don Hankins remains a part of baseball history, representing the many players who contributed to the rich tapestry of the sport during the late 1920s.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
2	1	20	1	0	0	2	42.7	67	30	1	13	10	6.33	0

Career ERA 6.33 vs. league average 4.08 across their career seasons — 55.0% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1927	DET	AL	2	1	20	1	0	0	2	42.7	67	30	13	10	6.33	4.08 (-55%)	260.9

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
20	7	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	0.143	0.143	0.143	0.286	0.0

Career AVG .143 vs. league average .282 across their career seasons — 49.4% below league average.

Career OBP .143 vs. league average .344 across their career seasons — 58.5% below league average.

Career SLG .143 vs. league average .392 across their career seasons — 63.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.286 vs. league average 0.737 across their career seasons — 61.2% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1927	DET	AL	20	7	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	0.143	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	20	0	4	10	0	1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1927	DET	P	20	0	4	10	0	1

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	20