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62. Paul Hines

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62. Paul Hines
  1. General
  2. Awards
  3. Career Stats
  • Born: March 1, 1855 in , VA USA
  • Weight: 173 lbs.
  • Height: 5'9"
  • Bats: R
  • Throws: R
  • Debut: April 20, 1872
  • Final Game: July 03, 1891
  • Triple Crown - 1878
 
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If you win the Triple Crown in Baseball should be considered somewhat immortal right?  Well, if you do in the age before film and before Home Runs meant anything, that accomplishment becomes a hidden accolade.

In the early days of Baseball, Hines was a hitting machine and actually had more base hits than anyone in the National League from 1875 to 1880.  Hines was a two-time Batting Champion and led the league in other offensive categories multiple times.  Little has been said about his playing days, but with the recent wave of sabremetrics, a look at Hines showcases a player who had a Hall of Fame resume; even if it was never captured on film.

Should Paul Hines be in the Hall of Fame?

Definitely put him in! - 68.2%
Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 4.5%
Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 11.4%
No opinion. - 0%
No way! - 15.9%

The Bullet Points

  • Country of Origin: Virginia
  • Eligible In: Wednesday, 01 January 1936
  • Position: Outfield
  • Played For: Boston Beaneaters, Chicago White Stockings, Indianapolis Hoosiers, Pittsburgh Alleghenys, Providence Grays, Washington Blue Legs, Washington Nationals, Washington Statesmen
  • Major Accolades and Awards: Highest Offensive bWAR (1) (NL) (1879)
    Highest Batting Average (2) (NL) (1878 & 1879)
    Highest Slugging Percentage (1) (NL) (1878)
    Highest OPS (1) (NL) (1878)
    Most At Bats (1) (NL) (1879)
    Most Plate Appearances (2) (NL) (1879 & 1880)
    Most Hits (1) (NL) (1879)
    Most Total Bases (2) (NL) (1878 & 1879)
    Most Doubles (3) (NL) (1876, 1881 & 1884)
    Most Home Runs (1) (NL) (1878)
    Most Runs Batted In (1) (NL) (1878)
    Most Singles (1) (NL) (1879)
    Most Double Plays Turned by an Outfielder (1) (NL) (1880)
    Highest Fielding Percentage by an Outfielder (2) (NL) (1876 & 1880)
  • Other Points of Note: 6   Top Ten Finishes (bWAR for Position Players)
    7   Top Ten Finishes (Offensive bWAR)
    7   Top Ten Finishes (Batting Average)
    8   Top Ten Finishes (On Base Percentage)
    5   Top Ten Finishes (Slugging Percentage)
    7   Top Ten Finishes (OPS) 
    9   Top Ten Finishes (OPS+)
    7   Top Ten Finishes (Runs Scored)
    10 Top Ten Finishes (Hits)
    9   Top Ten Finishes (Total Bases)
    12 Top Ten Finishes (Doubles)
    5   Top Ten Finishes (Triples)
    9   Top Ten Finishes (Home Runs)
    3   Top Ten Finishes (Runs Batted In)
    1   Top Ten Finish (Most Walks)
    6   Top Ten Finishes (Singles)
    8   Top Ten Finishes (Extra Base Hits)
    2   Top Ten Finishes (Power-Speed #)
  • Notable All Time Rankings: 23.  Double Plays Turned by an Outfielder
    28.  Assists by an Outfielder
  • Should be Inducted As A: Providence Gray

Should Paul Hines be in the Hall of Fame?

Definitely put him in! - 68.2%
Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 4.5%
Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 11.4%
No opinion. - 0%
No way! - 15.9%

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