Fred Sington
Born: 2/24/1910 in Birmingham, AL, USA
Died: 8/20/1998 in Birmingham, AL, USA
MLB Debut: 1934-09-23 | Final Game: 1939-06-16
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 215 lbs
Full name: Frederic William Sington
Biography
Fred Sington, born in 1910, was a notable position player who graced Major League Baseball from 1934 until 1939. Over the course of his career, Sington played in 181 games, where he accumulated 140 hits and recorded a batting average of .271. His offensive contributions included 7 home runs and 85 runs batted in (RBIs), showcasing his ability to drive in runs during a period when baseball was transitioning from the deadball era to the more offensive-minded approach of the late 1930s.
Sington's playing style was characterized by a combination of power and contact, allowing him to be a reliable presence in the lineup. Although his career was relatively brief, he made a significant impact during his time in the league, contributing to his teams both at the plate and in the field. He also recorded 2 stolen bases, indicating his versatility and speed on the base paths. Despite retiring from professional play in June 1939, Fred Sington remains a part of baseball history, remembered for his contributions to the game during an era marked by evolving strategies and a growing fanbase.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 181 | 516 | 66 | 140 | 36 | 5 | 7 | 85 | 2 | 89 | 66 | 0.271 | 0.382 | 0.401 | 0.783 | 783.6 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1934 | WSN | AL | 9 | 35 | 2 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 0.286 | 0.0 |
| 1935 | WSN | AL | 20 | 22 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 0.182 | 0.0 |
| 1936 | WSN | AL | 25 | 94 | 13 | 30 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 28 | 0 | 15 | 9 | 0.319 | 251.1 |
| 1937 | WSN | AL | 78 | 228 | 27 | 54 | 15 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 1 | 37 | 33 | 0.237 | -48.7 |
| 1938 | BRO | NL | 17 | 53 | 10 | 19 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 13 | 5 | 0.358 | 509.4 |
| 1939 | BRO | NL | 32 | 84 | 13 | 23 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 15 | 15 | 0.274 | 71.7 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OF | 141 | 0 | 265 | 8 | 11 | 1 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1934 | WS1 | OF | 9 | 0 | 13 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1935 | WS1 | OF | 4 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1936 | WS1 | OF | 25 | 0 | 52 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 1937 | WS1 | OF | 64 | 0 | 120 | 4 | 5 | 0 |
| 1938 | BRO | OF | 17 | 0 | 29 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1939 | BRO | OF | 22 | 0 | 44 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 30 |
| Right Field | 111 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Alabama | Tuscaloosa | AL | 1929, 1930, 1931 |