Wynn Hawkins
Born: 2/20/1936 in East Palestine, OH, USA
Died: 2/11/2021 in Canfield, OH, USA
MLB Debut: 1960-04-22 | Final Game: 1962-06-09
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 195 lbs
Full name: Wynn Firth Hawkins
Biography
Wynn Hawkins was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1960 to 1962. Born in 1936, Hawkins made his mark during a transitional period in baseball, as the game was beginning to evolve away from the deadball era and into a time characterized by greater offensive output. Over the course of his brief career, Hawkins recorded a win-loss record of 12-13, showcasing his competitive spirit on the mound despite the challenges he faced.
During his time in the big leagues, Hawkins posted an earned run average (ERA) of 4.17 and accumulated 90 strikeouts, highlighting his ability to miss bats and contribute in critical situations. He also achieved one save, underscoring his versatility as a pitcher capable of closing out games. Although his career was relatively short, Hawkins left an impression with his pitching style, contributing to the teams he played for during a dynamic era in baseball history.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | 13 | 48 | 30 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 202.7 | 216 | 94 | 27 | 99 | 90 | 4.17 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | CLE | AL | 4 | 4 | 15 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 66.0 | 68 | 31 | 39 | 39 | 4.23 | -2202.2 |
| 1961 | CLE | AL | 7 | 9 | 30 | 21 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 133.0 | 139 | 60 | 59 | 51 | 4.06 | -2461.4 |
| 1962 | CLE | AL | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.7 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 7.36 | 0.0 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 48 | 57 | 5 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 29 | 0.105 | 0.150 | 0.123 | 0.273 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | CLE | AL | 15 | 20 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 0.100 | 0.0 |
| 1961 | CLE | AL | 30 | 37 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 18 | 0.108 | 0.0 |
| 1962 | CLE | AL | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 48 | 30 | 20 | 29 | 3 | 2 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | CLE | P | 15 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 0 | 1 |
| 1961 | CLE | P | 30 | 21 | 11 | 18 | 3 | 1 |
| 1962 | CLE | P | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 48 |