Hal Anderson
Born: 2/10/1904 in St. Louis, MO, USA
Died: 5/1/1974 in St. Louis, MO, USA
MLB Debut: 1932-04-12 | Final Game: 1932-04-24
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 160 lbs
Full name: Harold Anderson
Biography
Hal Anderson, born in 1904, enjoyed a brief but noteworthy career in Major League Baseball. He played as a position player for a short stint in the 1932 season, appearing in just nine games. Despite the limited opportunities, Anderson demonstrated a solid batting ability, finishing his career with a .25 batting average, which included eight hits and two runs batted in over his time in the league.
Anderson's tenure in baseball came during an era that was characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a more offensive-oriented game. While he did not hit any home runs and did not record any stolen bases, his contributions as a role player were part of a larger narrative in the early 1930s, a time when the game was evolving and players were beginning to showcase more power. Although his career was short-lived, Hal Anderson's presence in the major leagues remains a testament to the many players who contributed to the fabric of baseball history, even if their time in the spotlight was fleeting.
Negro Leagues Career Statistics
Batting
| PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | BA | OBP | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8.0 | 8.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | .000 | .000 | .000 |
Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Batting
| Season | PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | BA | OBP | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1930 | 8.0 | 8.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | .000 | .000 | .000 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | 32 | 4 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.250 | 0.250 | 0.250 | 0.500 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1932 | CHW | AL | 9 | 32 | 4 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.250 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OF | 9 | 0 | 21 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1932 | CHA | OF | 9 | 0 | 21 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Center Field | 9 |