Aaron Pointer

Born: 4/19/1942 in Little Rock, AR, USA

MLB Debut: 1963-09-22 | Final Game: 1967-10-01

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Aaron Elton Pointer

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Biography

Aaron Pointer was a professional baseball player who graced the diamond during the mid-1960s. Born in 1942, Pointer's career spanned from 1963 to 1967, primarily as a position player. Over the course of his career, he appeared in 40 games, where he recorded 21 hits, including 2 home runs and 15 runs batted in, culminating in a batting average of .208. Known for his speed on the bases, he also tallied 2 stolen bases during his time in Major League Baseball. Pointer's tenure came during a transformative era in baseball, marked by the gradual integration of the sport and the evolving style of play that characterized the 1960s. While his career numbers may not reflect the impact he had on the field, his contributions to his teams and the challenges he faced as a player in that era are noteworthy. After his playing days, Pointer's journey remained a part of baseball history, contributing to the narrative of the game during a dynamic period.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
40	101	11	21	5	0	2	15	2	18	33	0.208	0.333	0.317	0.650	-167.3

Career AVG .208 vs. league average .246 across their career seasons — 15.4% below league average.

Career OBP .333 vs. league average .308 across their career seasons — +8.1% above league average.

Career SLG .317 vs. league average .369 across their career seasons — 14.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.650 vs. league average 0.677 across their career seasons — near league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1963	HOU	NL	2	5	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.200	—	—	—	—	0.0
1966	HOU	NL	11	26	5	9	1	1	5	1	5	6	0.346	—	—	—	—	0.0
1967	HOU	NL	27	70	6	11	4	1	10	1	13	26	0.157	.242 (-35%)	.306 (-5%)	.357 (-28%)	.663 (-17%)	-167.3