Tinsley Ginn, baseball player, 1914-1914

Tinsley Ginn

Born: 9/26/1891 in Royston, GA, USA

Died: 8/30/1931 in Atlanta, GA, USA

MLB Debut: 1914-06-27 | Final Game: 1914-06-30

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Tinsley Rucker Ginn

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Biography

Tinsley Ginn was a professional baseball player born in 1891, who played as a position player during a brief career in the early 20th century. His time in Major League Baseball spanned from June 27 to June 30, 1914, during which he appeared in two games. Ginn's tenure in the league was short-lived, as he did not record any hits, home runs, or runs batted in, finishing with a batting average of 0.0. His performance reflected the challenges faced by many players during the era, where competition was fierce, and opportunities were limited. Despite his limited appearances, Ginn's participation in the major leagues during this transitional period in baseball history offers a glimpse into the evolving landscape of the sport. The early 1910s marked a time of experimentation and change within baseball, as teams began to evolve in their strategies and player development. While Ginn's career statistics may not reflect a significant impact on the game, his brief involvement serves as a reminder of the many players who aspired to greatness in an era characterized by both opportunity and struggle.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .255 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .322 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .339 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.661 across their career seasons — 100.0% 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
1914 CLE AL 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 2 0 0 0 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1914 CLE OF 2 0 0 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Center Field 1
Right Field 1

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of Georgia Athens GA 1911, 1912, 1913, 1914