Skip Guinn, baseball player, 1968-1971

Skip Guinn

Born: 10/25/1944 in St. Charles, MO, USA

MLB Debut: 1968-05-07 | Final Game: 1971-09-24

Bats: R | Throws: L | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Drannon Eugene Guinn

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Biography

Skip Guinn, born in 1944, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from May 7, 1968, to September 24, 1971. His career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, marked by the rise of power hitting and a shift towards more specialized pitching roles. Guinn's tenure in the majors included appearances for teams that faced the challenges of an evolving game, characterized by an increasing focus on player conditioning and strategy. Throughout his career, Guinn recorded a win-loss record of 1-2 and maintained an earned run average (ERA) of 5.4. He struck out a total of 40 batters and achieved one save, showcasing his ability to contribute in high-pressure situations. While his statistics may not place him among the game's elite, Guinn's journey through the ranks of professional baseball highlights the dedication and tenacity required to compete at such a high level. His time in the league reflects the experiences of many players who navigated the complexities of the sport during a dynamic era.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
1 2 35 0 0 0 1 36.7 38 22 3 27 40 5.40 0

Career ERA 5.40 vs. league average 3.38 across their career seasons — 60.0% 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
1968 ATL NL 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 5.0 3 2 3 4 3.60 — 0.0
1969 HOU NL 1 2 28 0 0 0 0 27.0 34 20 21 33 6.67 3.61 (-85%) -230.9
1971 HOU NL 0 0 4 0 0 0 1 4.7 1 0 3 3 0.00 — 0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
39 3 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 .245 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .313 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .359 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.672 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
1968 ATL NL 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1969 HOU NL 28 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1971 HOU NL 4 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
P 35 0 2 3 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1968 ATL P 3 0 0 0 0 0
1969 HOU P 28 0 1 3 0 0
1971 HOU P 4 0 1 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 35