Fred Sington, baseball player, 1934-1939

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

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

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