Alan Zinter, baseball player, 2002-2004

Alan Zinter

Born: 5/19/1968 in El Paso, TX, USA

MLB Debut: 2002-06-18 | Final Game: 2004-10-03

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 200 lbs

Full name: Alan Michael Zinter

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Biography

Alan Zinter, born in 1968, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned from 2002 to 2004. Primarily serving as a position player, Zinter made his mark in Major League Baseball during a time marked by the increasing prominence of power hitters and the evolving strategies of the game. He played a total of 67 games at the major league level, accumulating 13 hits, including three home runs, and driving in nine runs, all while finishing his career with a batting average of .167. Though Zinter's tenure in the majors was brief, he contributed to the teams he played for with his versatility and experience. He navigated a competitive era of baseball that saw a significant shift towards offensive prowess, yet he showcased his skills in a limited role. Zinter's journey through professional baseball exemplifies the challenges faced by many players seeking to establish themselves in the highly competitive landscape of Major League Baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
67 78 7 13 4 0 3 9 0 5 34 0.167 0.214 0.333 0.548 0.0

Career AVG .167 vs. league average .264 across their career seasons — 36.8% below league average.

Career OBP .214 vs. league average .333 across their career seasons — 35.7% below league average.

Career SLG .333 vs. league average .422 across their career seasons — 21.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.548 vs. league average 0.755 across their career seasons — 27.5% 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
2002 HOU NL 39 44 5 6 2 0 2 3 0 0 19 0.136 — — — — 0.0
2004 AZ NL 28 34 2 7 2 0 1 6 0 5 15 0.206 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 16 5 65 5 1 4
C 1 0 2 0 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2002 HOU 1B 8 2 24 2 0 3
2002 HOU C 1 0 2 0 0 0
2004 ARI 1B 8 3 41 3 1 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 1
First Base 16
Designated Hitter 2

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of Arizona Tucson AZ 1987, 1988, 1989