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Vada Pinson, an American professional baseball player, made his debut in Major League Baseball (MLB) with the Cincinnati Reds. Born in Memphis, Tennessee, and raised in Oakland, California, Pinson was a left-handed center fielder known for his speed, strong arm, and batting prowess. His career began with the Reds, where he quickly established himself as a reliable player.
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These percentile rankings are a score to indicate how Vada Pinson 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
85%
Power
73%
Bunting
82%
Drag
84%
Vision
76%
Discipline
23%
Clutch
94%
Durability
97%
Speed
86%
Arm Str
68%
Arm Acc
63%
Reaction
71%
Fielding
59%
Stealing
84%
Baserunning
85%
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When Sporting News halted printing of the long running Sporting News Record Book in 1942, they replaced it with the...
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