Fred Sington

Born: 2/24/1910 in Birmingham, AL, USA

Died: 8/20/1998 in Birmingham, AL, USA

MLB Debut: 1934-09-23 | Final Game: 1939-06-16

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 215 lbs

Full name: Frederic William Sington

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Biography

Fred Sington, born in 1910, was a notable position player who graced Major League Baseball from 1934 until 1939. Over the course of his career, Sington played in 181 games, where he accumulated 140 hits and recorded a batting average of .271. His offensive contributions included 7 home runs and 85 runs batted in (RBIs), showcasing his ability to drive in runs during a period when baseball was transitioning from the deadball era to the more offensive-minded approach of the late 1930s. Sington's playing style was characterized by a combination of power and contact, allowing him to be a reliable presence in the lineup. Although his career was relatively brief, he made a significant impact during his time in the league, contributing to his teams both at the plate and in the field. He also recorded 2 stolen bases, indicating his versatility and speed on the base paths. Despite retiring from professional play in June 1939, Fred Sington remains a part of baseball history, remembered for his contributions to the game during an era marked by evolving strategies and a growing fanbase.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
181	516	66	140	36	5	7	85	2	89	66	0.271	0.382	0.401	0.783	811.5

Career AVG .271 vs. league average .278 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .382 vs. league average .343 across their career seasons — +11.2% above league average.

Career SLG .401 vs. league average .397 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.783 vs. league average 0.740 across their career seasons — +5.8% above 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
1934	WSN	AL	9	35	2	10	2	0	0	6	0	4	3	0.286	—	—	—	—	0.0
1935	WSN	AL	20	22	1	4	0	0	0	3	0	5	1	0.182	—	—	—	—	0.0
1936	WSN	AL	25	94	13	30	8	0	1	28	0	15	9	0.319	.283 (+12%)	.349 (+18%)	.404 (+8%)	.753 (+13%)	249.1
1937	WSN	AL	78	228	27	54	15	4	3	36	1	37	33	0.237	.276 (-14%)	.342 (+2%)	.398 (-5%)	.740 (-2%)	-36.6
1938	BRO	NL	17	53	10	19	6	1	2	5	1	13	5	0.358	.272 (+31%)	.341 (+44%)	.392 (+59%)	.734 (+52%)	516.1
1939	BRO	NL	32	84	13	23	5	0	1	7	0	15	15	0.274	.274 (avg)	.342 (+12%)	.393 (-6%)	.735 (+2%)	82.9