Sam Hentges
Active Player
Born: 7/18/1996 in Shoreview, MN, USA
MLB Debut: 2021-04-20
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'6" | Weight: 245 lbs
Full name: Samuel David Hentges
Biography
Sam Hentges is a professional baseball pitcher born in 1996, who has been an active player since making his Major League Baseball debut on April 20, 2021. Currently playing for the Cleveland Guardians, Hentges has established himself as a promising arm in the team's pitching rotation. Known for his versatility on the mound, he has recorded a career win-loss record of 7-8, with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.18 and a total of 223 strikeouts to date. Hentges also has one save to his name, showcasing his ability to perform effectively in high-pressure situations.
As a member of the Guardians, Hentges contributes to a pitching staff that emphasizes a mix of power and finesse, reflecting the evolving nature of the game in the current era. His style is characterized by a strong fastball complemented by a variety of off-speed pitches, making him a challenging opponent for hitters. As he continues to develop and refine his craft, Hentges remains an integral part of the Guardians' pursuit of success and a player to watch as he navigates the complexities of modern baseball.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 8 | 168 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 206.7 | 202 | 96 | 18 | 74 | 223 | 4.18 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | CLE | AL | 1 | 4 | 30 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 68.7 | 90 | 51 | 32 | 68 | 6.68 | -374.6 |
| 2022 | CLE | AL | 3 | 2 | 57 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 62.0 | 41 | 16 | 19 | 72 | 2.32 | 2331.0 |
| 2023 | CLE | AL | 3 | 2 | 56 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 52.3 | 53 | 21 | 18 | 56 | 3.61 | 2232.4 |
| 2024 | CLE | AL | 0 | 0 | 25 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 23.7 | 18 | 8 | 5 | 27 | 3.04 | 542.0 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 168 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | CLE | AL | 30 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2022 | CLE | AL | 57 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2023 | CLE | AL | 56 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2024 | CLE | AL | 25 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | ALDS1 | CLE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| 2022 | ALWC1 | CLE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Playoff Career Pitching
| W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6.3 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 10 | 2.84 |
Playoff Pitching by Year
| Year | Round | Team | W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | ALDS1 | CLE | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3.3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 5.40 |
| 2022 | ALWC1 | CLE | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3.0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0.00 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 168 | 12 | 7 | 25 | 1 | 1 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | CLE | P | 30 | 12 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | CLE | P | 57 | 0 | 3 | 11 | 1 | 1 |
| 2023 | CLE | P | 56 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | CLE | P | 25 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 168 |