Guy Zinn, baseball player, 1911-1915

Guy Zinn

Born: 2/13/1887 in Holbrook, WV, USA

Died: 10/6/1949 in Nutter Fort, WV, USA

MLB Debut: 1911-09-11 | Final Game: 1915-09-16

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 170 lbs

Biography

Guy Zinn was a professional baseball player born in 1887, whose career spanned from 1911 to 1915. He played primarily as a position player during a time when baseball was transitioning from the deadball era to a more offensive-focused game. Over the course of his career, Zinn appeared in 314 games, where he showcased his skills as a reliable hitter and an agile base runner. He recorded 297 hits with a respectable batting average of .269, complemented by 15 home runs and 139 RBIs. His ability to steal bases was notable, as he successfully swiped 28 bases, contributing to his teams' offensive strategies. Zinn's playing style reflected the evolving nature of baseball during the early 20th century. While he may not have reached the heights of some of his contemporaries, his contributions on the field were significant in the context of the era. His career, though relatively short, was marked by a consistent performance that left a lasting impression on the teams he played for. Zinn's legacy is a testament to the many players who helped shape the game in its formative years.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
314 1103 136 297 51 23 15 139 28 109 77 0.269 0.338 0.398 0.736 1809.3

Season-by-Season Batting

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 294 0 472 35 40 7

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 109
Center Field 98
Right Field 89