Sam Hentges, baseball player, 2021

Sam Hentges

Active Player

Born: 7/18/1996 in Shoreview, MN, USA

MLB Debut: 2021-04-20

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'6" | Weight: 245 lbs

Full name: Samuel David Hentges

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Biography

Sam Hentges is a professional baseball pitcher born in 1996, who has been an active player since making his Major League Baseball debut on April 20, 2021. Currently playing for the Cleveland Guardians, Hentges has established himself as a promising arm in the team's pitching rotation. Known for his versatility on the mound, he has recorded a career win-loss record of 7-8, with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.18 and a total of 223 strikeouts to date. Hentges also has one save to his name, showcasing his ability to perform effectively in high-pressure situations. As a member of the Guardians, Hentges contributes to a pitching staff that emphasizes a mix of power and finesse, reflecting the evolving nature of the game in the current era. His style is characterized by a strong fastball complemented by a variety of off-speed pitches, making him a challenging opponent for hitters. As he continues to develop and refine his craft, Hentges remains an integral part of the Guardians' pursuit of success and a player to watch as he navigates the complexities of modern baseball.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
7 8 168 12 0 0 1 206.7 202 96 18 74 223 4.18 0

Career ERA 4.18 vs. league average 4.16 across their career seasons — near 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
2021 CLE AL 1 4 30 12 0 0 0 68.7 90 51 32 68 6.68 4.27 (-57%) -374.6
2022 CLE AL 3 2 57 0 0 0 1 62.0 41 16 19 72 2.32 3.97 (+41%) 2331.0
2023 CLE AL 3 2 56 0 0 0 0 52.3 53 21 18 56 3.61 4.33 (+17%) 2232.4
2024 CLE AL 0 0 25 0 0 0 0 23.7 18 8 5 27 3.04 4.08 (+25%) 542.0

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
168 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 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 .315 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .405 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.720 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
2021 CLE AL 30 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2022 CLE AL 57 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2023 CLE AL 56 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2024 CLE AL 25 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2022 ALDS1 CLE 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
2022 ALWC1 CLE 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000

Playoff Career Pitching

W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
1 0 3 0 0 6.3 5 2 2 10 2.84

Playoff Pitching by Year

Year Round Team W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
2022 ALDS1 CLE 0 0 2 0 0 3.3 2 2 2 4 5.40
2022 ALWC1 CLE 1 0 1 0 0 3.0 3 0 0 6 0.00

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 168 12 7 25 1 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2021 CLE P 30 12 0 10 0 0
2022 CLE P 57 0 3 11 1 1
2023 CLE P 56 0 3 2 0 0
2024 CLE P 25 0 1 2 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 168