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
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1931 | PIT | NL | 10 | 26 | 2 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0.308 | 0.0 |
| 1932 | PIT | NL | 31 | 33 | 14 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 0.212 | 0.0 |
| 1933 | PIT | NL | 56 | 133 | 17 | 31 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 18 | 0 | 3 | 19 | 0.233 | -533.3 |
| 1934 | PIT | NL | 5 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1936 | PIT | NL | 21 | 35 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
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
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1931 | PIT | C | 6 | 0 | 18 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| 1932 | PIT | C | 11 | 0 | 30 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| 1933 | PIT | C | 47 | 0 | 122 | 12 | 1 | 4 |
| 1934 | PIT | C | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1936 | PIT | C | 14 | 0 | 38 | 5 | 2 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 79 |