Chad Pinder

Born: 3/29/1992 in Richmond, VA, USA

MLB Debut: 2016-08-20 | Final Game: 2022-10-05

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 210 lbs

Full name: Chadwick Hudson Pinder

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Biography

Chad Pinder was a versatile position player in Major League Baseball, whose career spanned from 2016 to 2022. Born in 1992, Pinder made his mark primarily with the Oakland Athletics, where he showcased his ability to contribute both offensively and defensively. Over the course of 553 games, Pinder recorded 388 hits, including 62 home runs and 197 RBIs, while maintaining a batting average of .242. His power-hitting ability and adaptability allowed him to play multiple positions, making him a valuable asset to his team during his tenure. Pinder made his debut during a period marked by the Athletics' emphasis on analytics and roster flexibility, which suited his skill set. He was known for his competitive spirit and clutch performances, often stepping up in critical moments of games. Despite facing challenges typical of a player navigating the complexities of a modern roster, including injuries and fluctuating playing time, Pinder's contributions on the field were significant. As he retired in October 2022, he left behind a legacy as a reliable player who embodied the grit and determination of a team focused on making the most of their resources.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
553	1603	204	388	89	3	62	197	5	103	475	0.242	0.294	0.417	0.711	-1269.0

Career AVG .242 vs. league average .249 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .294 vs. league average .319 across their career seasons — 8.1% below league average.

Career SLG .417 vs. league average .416 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.711 vs. league average 0.735 across their career seasons — near 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
2016	OAK	AL	22	51	4	12	4	0	1	4	0	3	14	0.235	.255 (-8%)	.321 (-15%)	.417 (-11%)	.738 (-13%)	-127.1
2017	OAK	AL	87	282	36	67	15	1	15	42	2	18	92	0.238	.254 (-7%)	.324 (-10%)	.425 (+7%)	.750 (avg)	-91.8
2018	OAK	AL	110	298	43	77	12	1	13	27	0	27	88	0.258	.247 (+4%)	.318 (+4%)	.409 (+7%)	.727 (+6%)	368.9
2019	OAK	AL	124	341	45	82	21	0	13	47	0	20	88	0.240	.252 (-5%)	.322 (-10%)	.434 (-4%)	.757 (-7%)	-538.3
2020	OAK	AL	24	56	8	13	3	0	2	8	0	5	13	0.232	.244 (-5%)	.321 (-8%)	.417 (-6%)	.739 (-7%)	-70.4
2021	OAK	AL	75	214	30	52	16	1	6	27	1	16	62	0.243	.243 (avg)	.317 (-5%)	.410 (avg)	.727 (-2%)	-128.2
2022	OAK	AL	111	361	38	85	18	0	12	42	2	14	118	0.235	.242 (-3%)	.311 (-16%)	.394 (-2%)	.706 (-8%)	-682.1

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
0	0	1	0	0	0	0	1.0	2	3	0	2	0	27.00	0

Career ERA 27.00 vs. league average 3.97 across their career seasons — 580.4% 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
2022	OAK	AL	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	1.0	2	3	2	0	27.00	—	0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
7	22	2	7	1	0	2	7	3	6	0.318

Playoff Batting by Year

Year	Round	Team	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
2020	ALDS2	OAK	4	13	2	4	1	0	2	5	2	4	0.308
2020	ALWC4	OAK	3	9	0	3	0	0	0	2	1	2	0.333

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	6	4	42	0	0	4
2B	92	62	102	140	7	23
3B	55	20	28	63	5	5
OF	340	269	566	12	6	2
P	1	0	0	0	0	0
SS	43	28	47	81	6	18

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2016	OAK	2B	13	9	9	23	3	1
2016	OAK	SS	7	3	6	10	0	3
2017	OAK	2B	16	13	25	34	1	7
2017	OAK	OF	41	34	77	1	1	0
2017	OAK	SS	22	18	29	51	4	9
2018	OAK	1B	1	1	3	0	0	0
2018	OAK	2B	21	13	21	26	0	2
2018	OAK	3B	16	4	11	18	2	2
2018	OAK	OF	73	56	123	4	2	0
2018	OAK	SS	3	3	3	9	2	1
2019	OAK	1B	2	1	13	0	0	2
2019	OAK	2B	21	12	24	28	2	5
2019	OAK	3B	17	8	10	20	2	3
2019	OAK	OF	77	61	128	4	1	1
2019	OAK	SS	3	0	1	2	0	0
2020	OAK	2B	13	10	16	19	1	4
2020	OAK	3B	7	2	2	9	0	0
2020	OAK	OF	3	0	1	0	0	0
2021	OAK	2B	7	5	7	10	0	4
2021	OAK	3B	6	4	3	12	1	0
2021	OAK	OF	55	44	87	0	1	0
2021	OAK	SS	8	4	8	9	0	5
2022	OAK	1B	3	2	26	0	0	2
2022	OAK	2B	1	0	0	0	0	0
2022	OAK	3B	9	2	2	4	0	0
2022	OAK	OF	91	74	150	3	1	1
2022	OAK	P	1	0	0	0	0	0