Jack Lind, baseball player, 1974-1975

Jack Lind

Born: 6/8/1946 in Denver, CO, USA

MLB Debut: 1974-09-10 | Final Game: 1975-09-22

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: Jackson Hugh Lind

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Biography

Jack Lind was an American professional baseball player born in 1946, who had a brief career in Major League Baseball from 1974 to 1975. Primarily a position player, Lind made his mark in the league during a time when the game was evolving with the introduction of more specialized roles and a focus on power hitting. Over the course of his career, he played in 26 games, where he recorded 5 hits, 1 run batted in, and a batting average of .135. Despite not hitting any home runs, Lind showcased his speed on the bases with a single stolen base. Though his time in the major leagues was limited, Lind's career reflects the challenges faced by many players in the mid-1970s, an era marked by the transition from traditional baseball strategies to a more aggressive style of play. His contributions on the field, albeit modest in statistical terms, highlighted the depth of talent that existed beyond the star players of the time. Lind's journey through professional baseball serves as a reminder of the numerous athletes who dedicated themselves to the sport, even if their careers did not reach the heights of superstardom.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
26 37 5 5 2 0 0 1 1 5 14 0.135 0.238 0.189 0.427 0.0

Career AVG .135 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — 47.5% below league average.

Career OBP .238 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — 26.9% below league average.

Career SLG .189 vs. league average .372 across their career seasons — 49.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.427 vs. league average 0.697 across their career seasons — 38.7% 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
1974 ATL AL 9 17 4 4 2 0 0 1 0 3 2 0.235 — — — — 0.0
1975 ATL AL 17 20 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 2 12 0.050 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 1 0 9 0 0 1
2B 4 2 8 7 1 1
3B 6 0 0 3 0 0
SS 14 8 17 33 3 4

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1974 ML4 2B 4 2 8 7 1 1
1974 ML4 SS 5 3 7 9 0 2
1975 ML4 1B 1 0 9 0 0 1
1975 ML4 3B 6 0 0 3 0 0
1975 ML4 SS 9 5 10 24 3 2

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 1
Second Base 4
Third Base 6
Shortstop 14
Designated Hitter 1

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Arizona State University Tempe AZ 1966, 1967