Hal Finney, baseball player, 1931-1936

Hal Finney

Born: 7/30/1905 in Lafayette, AL, USA

Died: 12/20/1991 in Lafayette, AL, USA

MLB Debut: 1931-06-24 | Final Game: 1936-09-27

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: Harold Wilson Finney

Biography

Hal Finney, born in 1905, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball during the early 1930s. His career spanned from 1931 until his retirement on September 27, 1936. Primarily serving as a position player, Finney participated in 123 games over the course of his career, showcasing his skills on the field during an era characterized by a transition from the deadball era to a more offensively oriented style of play. Finney recorded a total of 46 hits, including one home run, and drove in 27 runs, finishing his career with a batting average of .203. While his offensive statistics may not have placed him among the elite of his time, he contributed to his teams with a combination of grit and determination. He also demonstrated base-running prowess, notching one stolen base in his career. Hal Finney remains a part of baseball history as a player who navigated the challenges of his era, leaving a legacy that reflects the competitive nature of the sport during the early 20th century.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
123 227 39 46 8 1 1 27 1 6 32 0.203 0.233 0.260 0.493 -533.3

Season-by-Season Batting

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
C 79 0 208 23 4 6

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 79