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
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1943 | CHC | NL | 24 | 69 | 5 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 9 | 6 | 0.145 | -427.2 |
| 1945 | CHC | NL | 67 | 133 | 25 | 38 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 27 | 0 | 17 | 16 | 0.286 | 399.6 |
| 1946 | CHC | NL | 9 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.286 | 0.0 |
| 1946 | CLE | AL | 50 | 147 | 15 | 44 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 17 | 1 | 23 | 18 | 0.299 | 0.0 |
| 1947 | CLE | AL | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
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
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1943 | CHN | 1B | 18 | 0 | 161 | 15 | 3 | 9 |
| 1945 | CHN | 1B | 28 | 0 | 222 | 12 | 0 | 21 |
| 1946 | CLE | 1B | 44 | 0 | 347 | 26 | 2 | 34 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 89 |