Hank Borowy, baseball player, 1942-1951

Hank Borowy

Born: 5/12/1916 in Bloomfield, NJ, USA

Died: 8/23/2004 in Brick, NJ, USA

MLB Debut: 1942-04-18 | Final Game: 1951-09-14

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Henry Ludwig Borowy

Biography

Hank Borowy, born in 1916, was a prominent pitcher in Major League Baseball who played from 1942 until 1951. He established himself during an era marked by the challenges of World War II, which saw many players enlist and leave the game. Borowy's career spanned significant moments in baseball history, including the post-war resurgence of talent. He finished his career with a record of 108 wins and 82 losses, an earned run average (ERA) of 3.5, and accumulated 690 strikeouts, along with 7 saves. His ability to perform consistently on the mound made him a valuable asset to his teams. Borowy was selected as an All-Star twice during his career, highlighting his status as one of the premier pitchers of his time. Known for his competitive spirit and effective pitching style, he played for several teams, including the Chicago Cubs and the New York Yankees, contributing to their successes in the league. His impact on the game extended beyond his statistics, as he was a part of a generation of players who helped shape the modern era of baseball following the tumultuous war years. Hank Borowy's legacy remains a testament to the resilience and talent of baseball players during a pivotal time in American history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
108 82 314 214 94 16 7 1717.0 1660 668 108 623 690 3.50 0

Season-by-Season Pitching

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
316 571 43 99 22 6 0 48 0 28 138 0.173 0.213 0.233 0.446 -2826.9

Season-by-Season Batting

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
6 9 2 2 2 0 0 0 0 5 0.222

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1945 WS CHN 4 6 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 3 0.167
1943 WS NYA 1 2 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 0.500
1942 WS NYA 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000

Playoff Career Pitching

W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
3 2 6 5 0 29.0 33 16 12 13 4.97

Playoff Pitching by Year

Year Round Team W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
1945 WS CHN 2 2 4 3 0 18.0 21 8 6 8 4.00
1943 WS NYA 1 0 1 1 0 8.0 6 2 3 4 2.25
1942 WS NYA 0 0 1 1 0 3.0 6 6 3 1 18.00

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 314 0 85 350 11 22

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 314

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Fordham University New York NY 1938, 1939

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
1945 Most Valuable Player NL 6th 84.0 336 1
1944 Most Valuable Player AL 31th 2.0 336 0
1942 Most Valuable Player AL 21th 8.0 336 0