Hank Winston
Born: 6/15/1904 in Youngsville, NC, USA
Died: 2/4/1974 in Jacksonville, FL, USA
MLB Debut: 1933-09-30 | Final Game: 1936-09-24
Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 226 lbs
Full name: Henry Rudolph Winston
Biography
Hank Winston was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1904, whose career spanned from 1933 to 1936. He made his debut in an era characterized by the transition away from the deadball era, where offensive production began to rise. Throughout his time in Major League Baseball, Winston recorded a pitching record of 1-3 with a 6.23 earned run average (ERA). His limited but notable contributions on the mound included 10 strikeouts, showcasing his ability to get batters out despite facing challenges in achieving consistent success.
Winston's career, while not marked by overwhelming statistics, reflected the competitive nature of baseball during the 1930s, a decade that saw the emergence of numerous stars and the increasing commercialization of the sport. Although he did not achieve significant accolades, his role as a pitcher in the major leagues remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history. After his retirement on September 24, 1936, he left behind a legacy that, while modest in numbers, contributed to the ongoing narrative of a sport that was evolving rapidly during his playing years.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 39.0 | 47 | 27 | 2 | 22 | 10 | 6.23 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1933 | PHA | AL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.7 | 7 | 5 | 6 | 2 | 6.75 | 0.0 |
| 1936 | BRO | NL | 1 | 3 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 32.3 | 40 | 22 | 16 | 8 | 6.12 | -511.4 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | 14 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0.071 | 0.071 | 0.143 | 0.214 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1933 | PHA | AL | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1936 | BRO | NL | 14 | 11 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.091 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 15 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1933 | PHA | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1936 | BRO | P | 14 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 15 |