Guy Zinn

Born: 2/13/1887 in Holbrook, WV, USA

Died: 10/6/1949 in Nutter Fort, WV, USA

MLB Debut: 1911-09-11 | Final Game: 1915-09-16

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 170 lbs

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Biography

Guy Zinn was a professional baseball player born in 1887, whose career spanned from 1911 to 1915. He played primarily as a position player during a time when baseball was transitioning from the deadball era to a more offensive-focused game. Over the course of his career, Zinn appeared in 314 games, where he showcased his skills as a reliable hitter and an agile base runner. He recorded 297 hits with a respectable batting average of .269, complemented by 15 home runs and 139 RBIs. His ability to steal bases was notable, as he successfully swiped 28 bases, contributing to his teams' offensive strategies. Zinn's playing style reflected the evolving nature of baseball during the early 20th century. While he may not have reached the heights of some of his contemporaries, his contributions on the field were significant in the context of the era. His career, though relatively short, was marked by a consistent performance that left a lasting impression on the teams he played for. Zinn's legacy is a testament to the many players who helped shape the game in its formative years.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
314	1103	136	297	51	23	15	139	28	109	139	0.269	0.338	0.398	0.736	1799.0

Career AVG .269 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .338 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .398 vs. league average .345 across their career seasons — +15.4% above league average.

Career OPS 0.736 vs. league average 0.671 across their career seasons — +9.7% 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
1911	NYY	AL	9	27	5	4	0	2	0	1	0	4	5	0.148	—	—	—	—	0.0
1912	NYY	AL	106	401	56	105	15	10	6	55	17	50	57	0.262	.268 (-3%)	.335 (+3%)	.358 (+10%)	.694 (+6%)	487.8
1913	BSN	NL	36	138	15	41	8	2	1	15	3	4	23	0.297	.259 (+14%)	.325 (-1%)	.345 (+17%)	.670 (+8%)	129.3
1914	BLF	FL	61	225	30	63	10	6	3	25	6	16	26	0.280	.255 (+10%)	.322 (+4%)	.339 (+23%)	.661 (+14%)	457.7
1915	BLF	FL	102	312	30	84	18	3	5	43	2	35	28	0.269	.250 (+7%)	.318 (+8%)	.332 (+19%)	.651 (+13%)	724.3