Irv Hach

Born: 6/5/1873 in Louisville, KY, USA

Died: 8/13/1936 in Louisville, KY, USA

MLB Debut: 1897-07-01 | Final Game: 1897-07-17

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'6" | Weight: 160 lbs

Full name: Irvin William Hach

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Biography

Irv Hach, born in 1873, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned a brief but notable period from July 1, 1897, to July 17, 1897. During this time, Hach played in a total of 16 games, primarily serving as a position player. His performance included 11 hits, contributing to a batting average of .216. Although he did not hit any home runs, he managed to drive in 3 runs and recorded 1 stolen base, showcasing his ability to contribute on the base paths. Hach's career unfolded during the late 19th century, a time characterized by the beginning of professional baseball's transformation into a more organized and commercially viable sport. While his playing time was limited, Hach's involvement in the game reflects the era's evolving dynamics and the opportunities that were emerging for players in the burgeoning National League. Despite his brief stint in Major League Baseball, Hach remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, illustrating the diverse journeys of players from that formative period.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
16	51	5	11	2	0	0	3	1	5	5	0.216	0.322	0.255	0.577	-168.9

Career AVG .216 vs. league average .292 across their career seasons — 26.1% below league average.

Career OBP .322 vs. league average .354 across their career seasons — 9.1% below league average.

Career SLG .255 vs. league average .387 across their career seasons — 34.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.577 vs. league average 0.741 across their career seasons — 22.2% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1897	LS3	NL	16	51	5	11	2	0	0	3	1	5	5	0.216	.291 (-26%)	.354 (-9%)	.387 (-34%)	.741 (-22%)	-168.9

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2B	9	0	20	28	6	3
3B	7	0	4	10	3	1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1897	LS3	2B	9	0	20	28	6	3
1897	LS3	3B	7	0	4	10	3	1

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Second Base	9
Third Base	7