Heinz Becker
First Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1943-1947)
Heinz Becker was a first baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1943 to 1947 for the Chicago Cubs and the Cleveland Guardians, a span of 5 seasons. In 152 career games, he hit .263 with 94 hits, 2 home runs, and 47 RBI. His career PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of offensive impact — is 415.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- First Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- B / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'2" / 200 lb
- Died
- 11/11/1991 in Dallas, TX, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1943-04-21
- Last Game
- 1947-05-09
Full name: Heinz Reinhard Becker
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 | .263 | .359 | .346 | .706 | 415 |
Career AVG .263 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .359 vs. league average .330 across their career seasons — +8.9% above league average.
Career SLG .346 vs. league average .359 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OPS .706 vs. league average .689 across their career seasons — near league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1943 | CHN | NL | 24 | 69 | 5 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 9 | 6 | .145 | .255 (-43%) | .324 (-25%) | .346 (-58%) | .671 (-42%) | -414.4 |
| 1945 | CHN | NL | 67 | 133 | 25 | 38 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 27 | 0 | 17 | 16 | .286 | .260 (+9%) | .328 (+14%) | .354 (+19%) | .683 (+16%) | 401.8 |
| 1946 | CHN | NL | 9 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | .286 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1946 | CLE | AL | 50 | 147 | 15 | 44 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 17 | 1 | 23 | 18 | .299 | .256 (+17%) | .328 (+22%) | .358 (+6%) | .687 (+14%) | 0.0 |
| 1947 | CLE | AL | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 5 seasons | 152 | 358 | 45 | 94 | 18 | 3 | 2 | 47 | 1 | 50 | 42 | .263 | — | — | — | — | -13 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (152 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 72 | 161 | 21 | 40 | 1 | 26 | .248 |
| Away | 80 | 197 | 24 | 54 | 1 | 21 | .274 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1947-05-09 | CLE | SLA | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1947-05-04 | CLE | MIN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1946-09-22 | CLE | DET | L | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1946-09-22 | CLE | DET | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1946-09-21 | CLE | DET | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1946-09-19 | CLE | MIN | W | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1946-09-15 | CLE | PHA | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1946-09-07 | CLE | SLA | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1946-09-06 | CLE | DET | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1946-09-02 | CLE | SLA | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
Season-by-Season Fielding
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 89 |
Heinz Becker: the record in brief
Heinz Becker played a first major league game on April 21, 1943 and a last one on May 9, 1947. The team column moves through the Chicago Cubs (1943 through 1946) and the Cleveland Indians (1946 to 1947). At 6'2" and 200 pounds, Becker is listed as a first baseman. The bio says Becker switch-hit and threw right-handed. Becker was born on August 26, 1915, in Berlin, Berlin, Germany. Becker's death is recorded on November 11, 1991, in Dallas, TX, USA. Becker's full given name, per the bio, is Heinz Reinhard Becker.
In 152 games and 358 at bats, Becker batted .263 with 94 hits, plus 2 home runs and 47 runs batted in. Becker's career OPS of .706 combines a .359 on-base mark with .346 slugging. Becker hit .263 while the league hit .259 over the same span, a figure close to average. Becker collected a career-high 44 hits in 1946. In 1946, a season of regular play, Becker hit .299 while the league hit .256.
Frequently Asked Questions about Heinz Becker
- What years did Heinz Becker play?
- Heinz Becker played in Major League Baseball from 1943 to 1947.
- Was Heinz Becker a pitcher?
- No. Heinz Becker was a position player (First Baseman).
- How many home runs did Heinz Becker hit?
- Heinz Becker hit 2 career home runs with 94 hits.
- What teams did Heinz Becker play for?
- Heinz Becker played for 2 teams: the Chicago Cubs (1943, 1945–1946) and the Cleveland Indians (1946–1947).
- What were Heinz Becker's career stats?
- In 152 games, Heinz Becker had 94 hits, 2 home runs, 47 RBI, 45 runs, and 1 stolen bases, with a .263 batting average.
- What position did Heinz Becker play?
- Heinz Becker played primarily as a first baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Heinz Becker and how much did he weigh?
- Heinz Becker was listed at 6 feet 2 inches and 200 pounds.
- How many home runs did Heinz Becker hit each season?
- Heinz Becker's home runs by season: 0 in 1943, 2 in 1945, 0 in 1946, and 0 in 1947. His most in one season was 2, in 1945.
- What was Heinz Becker's career batting average?
- Heinz Becker batted .263 over his career, with 94 hits in 358 at bats.
- How many RBI did Heinz Becker have?
- Heinz Becker drove in 47 runs in his career.
- Is Heinz Becker in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Heinz Becker has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.