Archie Hinton

Born: 6/1/1926 in Raleigh, NC, USA

Died: 1/17/1974 in San Francisco, CA, USA

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Roland Rudolph Hinton

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Biography

Archie Hinton, born in 1926, is an active pitcher known for his competitive spirit and versatility on the mound. With a career record of 4-2 and an earned run average (ERA) of 3.92, Hinton has established himself as a reliable option for his team. Throughout his career, he has recorded 35 strikeouts and tallied 1 save, showcasing his ability to both start games and come in for critical situations. His playing style is characterized by a mix of precision and poise, allowing him to navigate high-pressure moments effectively. As a player continuing to compete in the present day, Hinton represents a bridge between eras in baseball. He has experienced the evolution of the game, adapting his approach to stay relevant amidst changing strategies and player dynamics. His contributions on the mound not only impact his team's performance but also reflect the enduring spirit of the game, illustrating how dedicated athletes can thrive regardless of the era they play in. Hinton's ongoing career serves as an inspiring testament to perseverance and adaptability in professional baseball.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
4	2	14	9	3	0	1	64.3	48	28	1	42	35	3.92	0

Career ERA 3.92 vs. league average 3.63 across their career seasons — 7.9% 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
1945	BEG	NN2	2	2	11	7	1	0	1	44.0	39	26	26	27	5.32	3.67 (-45%)	-30.6
1946	BEG	NN2	2	0	3	2	2	0	0	20.3	9	2	16	8	0.89	3.59 (+75%)	-366.0

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
27	35	9	7	0	0	0	4	0	5	0	0.200	0.317	0.200	0.517	0.0

Career AVG .200 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — 22.8% below league average.

Career OBP .317 vs. league average .329 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .200 vs. league average .357 across their career seasons — 43.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.517 vs. league average 0.686 across their career seasons — 24.6% 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
1945	BEG	NN2	17	25	7	7	0	0	0	4	0	5	0	0.280	—	—	—	—	0.0
1946	BEG	NN2	10	10	2	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
3B	2	2	2	3	0	0
OF	2	0	1	0	0	0
P	14	9	1	16	2	2
SS	1	0	2	2	1	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1945	BEG	3B	2	2	2	3	0	0
1945	BEG	P	11	7	0	15	2	1
1945	BEG	SS	1	0	2	2	1	0
1946	BEG	OF	2	0	1	0	0	0
1946	BEG	P	3	2	1	1	0	1

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	14
Third Base	2
Shortstop	1
Left Field	1
Right Field	1