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Paul Hines, an early figure in the history of professional baseball, played during a transformative period for the sport. Born in 1855 in Virginia, Hines began his professional career in the National Association, the first professional baseball league. His debut came with the Washington Nationals in 1872, marking the start of a career that would span nearly two
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These percentile rankings are a score to indicate how Paul Hines ranks among all historic players for several skill categories. For example, a percentile of "85% Power" would indicate a player among the top 15% of players in raw batting power, and a percentile of "Speed 3%" would indicate a player that is among the slowest players in the history of the game. These percentiles are entirely based on career statistical accomplishments for players with over 500 games played or 500 innings pitched, so may not accurately reflect an intangible ability.
Batting & Fielding Skills
Contact
95%
Power
38%
Bunting
25%
Drag
55%
Vision
84%
Discipline
24%
Clutch
88%
Durability
93%
Speed
84%
Arm Str
65%
Arm Acc
1%
Reaction
51%
Fielding
2%
Stealing
79%
Baserunning
81%
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