Herman Fink, baseball player, 1935-1937

Herman Fink

Born: 8/22/1911 in Concord, NC, USA

Died: 8/24/1980 in Salisbury, NC, USA

MLB Debut: 1935-09-16 | Final Game: 1937-09-27

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 198 lbs

Full name: Herman Adam Fink

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Biography

Herman Fink was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1935 to 1937. Born in 1911, Fink made his debut during an era when the game was transitioning from the deadball era into a more offensive-minded phase. Throughout his career, he played for a short span but made notable contributions on the mound. Fink finished his career with a record of 10 wins and 20 losses, an earned run average (ERA) of 5.22, and recorded 73 strikeouts alongside 4 saves. Fink's playing style was characterized by his competitive spirit and determination, which allowed him to navigate the challenges of pitching in the major leagues. Despite the ups and downs reflected in his win-loss record, he remained a dedicated player during a time when many teams were experimenting with their pitching staffs and strategies. His time in the majors, although brief, placed him among the ranks of players who contributed to the evolving landscape of baseball in the late 1930s. After retiring, Fink's legacy as a pitcher remained a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
10 20 67 30 10 0 4 284.3 322 165 24 123 73 5.22 0

Career ERA 5.22 vs. league average 4.42 across their career seasons — 18.1% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year Team Lg W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER BB SO ERA Lg ERA Pitcher PIV
1935 PHA AL 0 3 5 3 0 0 0 15.7 18 16 10 2 9.19 4.35 (-111%) -272.8
1936 PHA AL 8 16 34 24 9 0 3 188.7 222 113 78 53 5.39 4.59 (-18%) -3385.5
1937 PHA AL 2 1 28 3 1 0 1 80.0 82 36 35 18 4.05 4.34 (+7%) -1503.8

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
67 93 1 14 1 0 0 5 0 2 25 0.151 0.177 0.161 0.338 -675.9

Career AVG .151 vs. league average .280 across their career seasons — 46.2% below league average.

Career OBP .177 vs. league average .345 across their career seasons — 48.7% below league average.

Career SLG .161 vs. league average .401 across their career seasons — 59.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.338 vs. league average 0.745 across their career seasons — 54.6% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG Lg AVG Lg OBP Lg SLG Lg OPS PIV
1935 PHA AL 5 5 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.200 — — — — 0.0
1936 PHA AL 34 64 1 8 1 0 0 4 0 2 16 0.125 .283 (-56%) .349 (-53%) .404 (-65%) .753 (-60%) -675.9
1937 PHA AL 28 24 0 5 0 0 0 1 0 0 8 0.208 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 67 0 5 47 4 2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1935 PHA P 5 0 2 3 1 1
1936 PHA P 34 0 3 28 3 0
1937 PHA P 28 0 0 16 0 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 67