Mule Haas
Born: 10/15/1903 in Montclair, NJ, USA
Died: 6/30/1974 in New Orleans, LA, USA
MLB Debut: 1925-08-15 | Final Game: 1938-09-01
Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 175 lbs
Full name: George William Haas
Biography
Mule Haas, born in 1903, was a prominent position player in Major League Baseball who had a career that spanned from 1925 to 1938. Known for his consistent hitting and solid fielding, Haas played a total of 1,168 games, amassing 1,257 hits which contributed to an impressive career batting average of .292. He demonstrated his offensive prowess with 43 home runs and 496 runs batted in, while also showcasing his speed on the base paths with 12 stolen bases.
Haas played during an era that was transitioning from the deadball era to a more offensive-focused game, and he was able to adapt to the changing dynamics of baseball. His ability to connect with the ball and drive in runs made him a valuable asset to the teams he played for. His career achievements not only reflected his individual talent but also contributed to the overall competitiveness of the leagues during his time. As a player known for his durability and consistency, Mule Haas left a lasting impact on the game, remembered for his contributions on the field and his role in the evolving landscape of baseball.
Negro Leagues Career Statistics
Batting
| PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | BA | OBP | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12.0 | 11.0 | 2.0 | 2.0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0.182 | 0.250 | 0.455 | 0.705 |
Pitching
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | R | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 5.0 | 3.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Batting
| Season | PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | BA | OBP | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1928 | 7.0 | 7.0 | 1.0 | 2.0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.286 | 0.286 | 0.714 | 1.000 |
| 1929 | 5.0 | 4.0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.200 | .000 | 0.200 |
Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Pitching
| Season | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | R | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1929 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 5.0 | 3.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1168 | 4303 | 706 | 1257 | 254 | 45 | 43 | 496 | 12 | 433 | 299 | 0.292 | 0.359 | 0.402 | 0.761 | 2448.6 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1925 | PIT | NL | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1928 | PHA | AL | 91 | 332 | 41 | 93 | 21 | 4 | 6 | 39 | 2 | 23 | 20 | 0.280 | 32.3 |
| 1929 | PHA | AL | 139 | 578 | 115 | 181 | 41 | 9 | 16 | 82 | 0 | 34 | 38 | 0.313 | 1162.5 |
| 1930 | PHA | AL | 132 | 532 | 91 | 159 | 33 | 7 | 2 | 68 | 2 | 43 | 33 | 0.299 | -556.0 |
| 1931 | PHA | AL | 102 | 440 | 82 | 142 | 29 | 7 | 8 | 56 | 0 | 30 | 29 | 0.323 | 1182.2 |
| 1932 | PHA | AL | 143 | 558 | 91 | 170 | 28 | 5 | 6 | 65 | 1 | 62 | 49 | 0.305 | 878.8 |
| 1933 | CHW | AL | 146 | 585 | 97 | 168 | 33 | 4 | 1 | 51 | 0 | 65 | 41 | 0.287 | 462.5 |
| 1934 | CHW | AL | 106 | 351 | 54 | 94 | 16 | 3 | 2 | 22 | 1 | 47 | 22 | 0.268 | -224.3 |
| 1935 | CHW | AL | 92 | 327 | 44 | 95 | 22 | 1 | 2 | 40 | 4 | 37 | 17 | 0.291 | 130.6 |
| 1936 | CHW | AL | 119 | 408 | 75 | 116 | 26 | 2 | 0 | 46 | 1 | 64 | 29 | 0.284 | 79.0 |
| 1937 | CHW | AL | 54 | 111 | 8 | 23 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 15 | 1 | 16 | 10 | 0.207 | -365.5 |
| 1938 | PHA | AL | 40 | 78 | 7 | 16 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 12 | 10 | 0.205 | -333.5 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 | 62 | 5 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 9 | 5 | 11 | 0.161 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1931 | WS | PHA | 7 | 23 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 0.130 |
| 1930 | WS | PHA | 6 | 18 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0.111 |
| 1929 | WS | PHA | 5 | 21 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 0.238 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 45 | 0 | 376 | 24 | 10 | 30 |
| OF | 1022 | 0 | 2486 | 68 | 42 | 21 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1925 | PIT | OF | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1928 | PHA | OF | 82 | 0 | 175 | 9 | 5 | 1 |
| 1929 | PHA | OF | 139 | 0 | 373 | 10 | 7 | 2 |
| 1930 | PHA | OF | 131 | 0 | 360 | 11 | 9 | 5 |
| 1931 | PHA | OF | 102 | 0 | 272 | 6 | 3 | 4 |
| 1932 | PHA | OF | 137 | 0 | 372 | 6 | 5 | 2 |
| 1933 | CHA | OF | 146 | 0 | 347 | 9 | 6 | 2 |
| 1934 | CHA | OF | 89 | 0 | 204 | 5 | 2 | 1 |
| 1935 | CHA | OF | 84 | 0 | 183 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| 1936 | CHA | 1B | 7 | 0 | 77 | 4 | 3 | 6 |
| 1936 | CHA | OF | 96 | 0 | 176 | 7 | 2 | 2 |
| 1937 | CHA | 1B | 32 | 0 | 251 | 19 | 7 | 22 |
| 1937 | CHA | OF | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1938 | PHA | 1B | 6 | 0 | 48 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 1938 | PHA | OF | 12 | 0 | 19 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 45 |
| Left Field | 13 |
| Center Field | 811 |
| Right Field | 205 |