Herm Winningham

Born: 12/1/1961 in Orangeburg, SC, USA

MLB Debut: 1984-09-01 | Final Game: 1992-10-03

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Herman Son Winningham

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Biography

Herm Winningham was a professional baseball player born in 1961, who played in Major League Baseball from 1984 to 1992. Known for his versatility as a position player, Winningham made a mark in the game during the late 1980s and early 1990s, contributing to teams with his speed and defensive capabilities. Over the course of his career, he appeared in 868 games, accumulating 452 hits and 19 home runs, alongside 147 RBIs and a batting average of .239. His ability to steal bases was notable, as he swiped 105 bases, showcasing his agility and base-running skills in an era that valued speed on the base paths. Winningham's career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, characterized by the rising importance of specialized roles and the emergence of power hitting. While he may not have been a household name, his contributions highlighted the value of players who could impact the game in multiple ways, particularly with their speed and defensive prowess. After retiring on October 3, 1992, Winningham left behind a legacy that underscored the importance of versatility and hustle in the sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
868	1888	212	452	69	26	19	147	105	157	417	0.239	0.296	0.334	0.630	-4473.6

Career AVG .239 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — 6.9% below league average.

Career OBP .296 vs. league average .323 across their career seasons — 8.4% below league average.

Career SLG .334 vs. league average .387 across their career seasons — 13.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.630 vs. league average 0.711 across their career seasons — 11.4% 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
1984	NYN	NL	14	27	5	11	1	1	0	5	2	1	7	0.407	—	—	—	—	0.0
1985	WSN	NL	125	312	30	74	6	5	3	21	20	28	72	0.237	.257 (-8%)	.323 (-8%)	.390 (-19%)	.714 (-14%)	-868.7
1986	WSN	NL	90	185	23	40	6	3	4	11	12	18	51	0.216	.257 (-16%)	.325 (-12%)	.395 (-12%)	.720 (-12%)	-440.0
1987	WSN	NL	137	347	34	83	20	3	4	41	29	34	68	0.239	.262 (-9%)	.331 (-8%)	.415 (-16%)	.746 (-13%)	-936.1
1988	WSN	NL	47	90	10	21	2	1	0	6	4	12	18	0.233	.254 (-8%)	.317 (+1%)	.377 (-26%)	.695 (-14%)	-180.2
1988	CIN	NL	53	113	6	26	1	3	0	15	8	5	27	0.230	.254 (-9%)	.317 (-18%)	.377 (-23%)	.695 (-21%)	-180.2
1989	CIN	NL	115	251	40	63	11	3	3	13	14	24	50	0.251	.254 (-1%)	.319 (-1%)	.375 (-5%)	.694 (-3%)	-148.5
1990	CIN	NL	84	160	20	41	8	5	3	17	6	14	31	0.256	.257 (-1%)	.324 (-3%)	.385 (+10%)	.710 (+4%)	61.0
1991	CIN	NL	98	169	17	38	6	1	1	4	4	11	40	0.225	.255 (-12%)	.323 (-16%)	.384 (-25%)	.708 (-21%)	-644.3
1992	BOS	AL	105	234	27	55	8	1	1	14	6	10	53	0.235	.255 (-8%)	.322 (-17%)	.377 (-23%)	.699 (-20%)	-897.8

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
5	11	2	4	1	0	0	1	1	1	0.364

Playoff Batting by Year

Year	Round	Team	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
1990	NLCS	CIN	3	7	1	2	1	0	0	1	1	1	0.286
1990	WS	CIN	2	4	1	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.500

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	677	402	1132	29	24	5
SS	1	0	0	0	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1984	NYN	OF	10	4	7	0	0	0
1985	MON	OF	116	79	229	6	4	2
1986	MON	OF	66	35	97	2	2	1
1986	MON	SS	1	0	0	0	0	0
1987	MON	OF	131	82	225	5	6	1
1988	MON	OF	30	19	56	0	1	0
1988	CIN	OF	42	22	72	1	0	0
1989	CIN	OF	85	51	146	3	3	0
1990	CIN	OF	64	31	89	3	0	0
1991	CIN	OF	66	31	99	2	5	0
1992	BOS	OF	67	48	112	7	3	1