Heinz Becker, baseball player, 1943-1947

Heinz Becker

Born: 8/26/1915 in Berlin, Berlin, Germany

Died: 11/11/1991 in Dallas, TX, USA

MLB Debut: 1943-04-21 | Final Game: 1947-05-09

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 200 lbs

Full name: Heinz Reinhard Becker

Biography

Heinz Becker was a professional baseball player born in 1915, who played in Major League Baseball from 1943 to 1947. A versatile position player, Becker appeared in 152 games throughout his career, where he showcased his skills during a challenging era marked by World War II, which affected player availability and team compositions. He finished his career with a batting average of .263, accumulating 94 hits, 2 home runs, and 47 RBIs. Additionally, he demonstrated speed on the base paths with 1 stolen base. Becker's playing style reflected the grit and determination of his time, contributing significantly to his teams despite the constraints of the era. His performance, while not of standout superstar caliber, offered reliability and depth to the rosters he was part of, making him a respected figure among his peers. After concluding his professional career on May 9, 1947, Becker remained a part of baseball history, embodying the spirit of players who persevered through the difficulties of the mid-20th century.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
152 358 45 94 18 3 2 47 1 50 42 0.263 0.359 0.346 0.706 398.5

Season-by-Season Batting

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
3 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 0.500

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1945 WS CHN 3 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 0.500

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 90 0 730 53 5 64

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 89