Sam Hinds
Born: 7/11/1953 in Frederick, MD, USA
Died: 9/19/2019 in Hanford, CA, USA
MLB Debut: 1977-05-21 | Final Game: 1977-09-04
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'6" | Weight: 215 lbs
Full name: Samuel Russell Hinds
Biography
Sam Hinds was a professional baseball player who made a brief appearance in Major League Baseball during the late 1970s. Born in 1953, Hinds played the position of position player, primarily with the intent to contribute to his team in various capacities. His career spanned from April 21, 1977, to September 4, 1977, during a time when baseball was experiencing a shift in style and strategy, moving away from the deadball era and embracing a more aggressive offensive approach.
Over the course of his career, Hinds appeared in 29 games but unfortunately did not record any hits, home runs, or runs batted in, finishing with a batting average of 0.0. Though his time in the major leagues was limited, his presence as a player during a period of transition is a reminder of the many athletes who contribute to the fabric of the game, even if their statistics do not reflect traditional measures of success. After his playing days, Hinds became a part of baseball history, representing the countless players who strive for their dreams, regardless of the outcomes on the field.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 3 | 29 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 72.3 | 72 | 38 | 5 | 40 | 46 | 4.73 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | ATL | AL | 0 | 3 | 29 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 72.3 | 72 | 38 | 40 | 46 | 4.73 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | .000 | .000 | .000 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | ATL | AL | 29 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 29 | 1 | 5 | 8 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | ML4 | P | 29 | 1 | 5 | 8 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 29 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broward Community College | Fort Lauderdale | FL | 1973 |