Hank Garrity
Catcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1931)
Hank Garrity was a catcher who played in Major League Baseball in 1931 for the Chicago White Sox. In 8 career games, he hit .214 with 3 hits and 2 RBI.
- 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
- Catcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'1" / 185 lb
- Died
- 9/1/1962 in Boston, MA, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1931-07-26
- Last Game
- 1931-09-26
Full name: Francis Joseph Garrity
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | 14 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2 | .214 | .267 | .286 | .552 | 0 |
Career AVG .214 vs. league average .276 across their career seasons — 22.4% below league average.
Career OBP .267 vs. league average .338 across their career seasons — 21.1% below league average.
Career SLG .286 vs. league average .388 across their career seasons — 26.4% below league average.
Career OPS .552 vs. league average .727 across their career seasons — 24.0% below 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1931 | CHA | AL | 8 | 14 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2 | .214 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 8 | 14 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2 | .214 | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
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
Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| Away | 7 | 13 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | .231 |
Last 8 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1931-09-26 | CHW | SLA | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1931-09-22 | CHW | MIN | L | 4 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1931-09-21 | CHW | MIN | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1931-09-19 | CHW | PHA | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1931-08-25 | CHW | NYY | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1931-08-03 | CHW | DET | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1931-07-27 | CHW | NYY | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1931-07-26 | CHW | NYY | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 7 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| College of the Holy Cross | Worcester | MA | 1929, 1930, 1931 |
Hank Garrity: the record in brief
Hank Garrity played a first major league game on July 26, 1931 and a last one on September 26, 1931. All of the seasons listed were played for the Chicago White Sox. Garrity is listed as a catcher at 6 feet, 1 inch and 185 pounds. The bio says Garrity both batted and threw right-handed. Garrity was born on February 4, 1908, in Boston, MA, USA. Garrity died on September 1, 1962, in Boston, MA, USA. Hank Garrity was the playing name; the full given name is Francis Joseph.
Garrity collected 3 hits in 14 at bats across 8 games, good for a .214 batting average; the totals also include 2 RBI. Measured against the leagues Garrity played in, the .214 career average compares with a .276 league average over the same seasons, 22.4% below the league. The OPS comparison is .552 to a league .727, 24.0% below average. Garrity's lone season row is 1931 with the Chicago White Sox: 8 games, 3 hits in 14 at bats.
The position breakdown shows 7 games, all at catcher.
Frequently Asked Questions about Hank Garrity
- Was Hank Garrity a pitcher?
- No. Hank Garrity was a position player (Catcher).
- How many home runs did Hank Garrity hit?
- Hank Garrity hit 0 career home runs with 3 hits.
- What teams did Hank Garrity play for?
- Hank Garrity played for one team, the Chicago White Sox (1931).
- What were Hank Garrity's career stats?
- In 8 games, Hank Garrity had 3 hits and 2 RBI, with a .214 batting average.
- What position did Hank Garrity play?
- Hank Garrity played primarily as a catcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Hank Garrity and how much did he weigh?
- Hank Garrity was listed at 6 feet 1 inch and 185 pounds.
- What was Hank Garrity's career batting average?
- Hank Garrity batted .214 over his career, with 3 hits in 14 at bats.
- How many RBI did Hank Garrity have?
- Hank Garrity drove in 2 runs in his career.
- Is Hank Garrity in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Hank Garrity has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.