Vada Pinson
#22
AT Center Field
1958—1975
Center Field
BORN
August 11, 1938, in Memphis, TN
BATS / THROWS
Left / Left
HT / WT
5-11 / 170
MLB DEBUT
April 15, 1958
FINAL GAME
September 28, 1975
PRIMARY TEAM
Cincinnati Reds
.286
BATTING AVERAGE
2757
HITS
54.2
WAR
.327
ON-BASE PCT
256
HOME RUNS
40.0
WAR7
.442
SLUGGING
.769
ON-BASE + SLUGGING
3.6
WAR PER SEASON
Slick center fielder for Reds who was a superstar in his 20s, and best friend to Frank Robinson.
Compared to Hall of Fame Center Fielders
| CAREER | LONG PEAK | PRIME | SHORT PEAK | JAWS | WAR PER | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Pinson |
54.2 |
40.0 |
30.7 |
20.4 |
47.1 |
3.6 |
|
AVERAGE HALL OF FAMER |
74.6 |
45.7 |
33.5 |
22.8 |
60.2 |
5.4 |
Where Does Vada Pinson Rank
Among Center Fielders?
| RANKING | CAREER | LONG PEAK | PRIME | SHORT PEAK | JAWS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
22 |
25 |
22 |
21 |
25 |
22 |
|
EGG RANKING |
WAR |
WAR7 |
WAR 5 CONSECUTIVE |
WAR3 |
JAWS |