John Sipin

Born: 8/29/1946 in Watsonville, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1969-05-24 | Final Game: 1969-08-27

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: John White Sipin

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Biography

John Sipin was a professional baseball player born in 1946, who played in Major League Baseball from 1969 to 1970. Primarily serving as a position player, Sipin's career spanned a brief but notable period in the late 1960s, a time marked by the transition from the deadball era to the more offensive-minded approaches of the 1970s. Over the course of his career, he appeared in 68 games, accumulating 51 hits and posting a batting average of .223. His contributions at the plate included 2 home runs and 9 RBIs, alongside 2 stolen bases, reflecting a blend of power and speed that was becoming increasingly valued in baseball. While Sipin's time in the major leagues was relatively short, his presence in the game during this transformative era highlights the ongoing evolution of player roles and strategies. His ability to contribute in various aspects of the game, though limited in statistical impact, represents the depth of talent that characterized Major League rosters during this time. Sipin ultimately retired from professional baseball on August 27, 1969, leaving behind a legacy as part of the rich tapestry of the sport's history.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
68	229	22	51	12	2	2	9	2	8	44	0.223	0.251	0.319	0.570	-766.3

Career AVG .223 vs. league average .248 across their career seasons — 10.3% below league average.

Career OBP .251 vs. league average .320 across their career seasons — 21.6% below league average.

Career SLG .319 vs. league average .369 across their career seasons — 13.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.570 vs. league average 0.689 across their career seasons — 17.3% 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
1969	SDP	NL	68	229	22	51	12	2	2	9	2	8	44	0.223	.248 (-10%)	.320 (-22%)	.369 (-14%)	.689 (-17%)	-766.3

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2B	60	54	106	173	7	41

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1969	SDN	2B	60	54	106	173	7	41

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Second Base	60