Vada Pinson was born on this day in 1938. He died in 1995. Pinson broke into the majors when he was 19 and played much of his career with the Reds.
His career totals were rather amazing: .286 lifetime average, 256 HRs, 2,757 hits & 1,170 RBI.
Should he be in the Hall of Fame? His numbers are rather good, although he did not get to 3,000 hits.
No matter what Pinson was a great player.