Bill Haeffner

Bill Haeffner, born in 1894, was a professional baseball player who played primarily as a position player during the 1915 to 1928 seasons. Haeffner's career spanned the tail end of the deadball era and the early years of the live-ball era, a time marked by significant changes in gameplay, including an increased emphasis on power hitting and offensive production. He played in a total of 59 games, amassing 35 hits over his career. While he did not record any home runs, Haeffner contributed with 14 RBIs and demonstrated a modest ability to steal bases, finishing with 1 stolen base. Despite his relatively brief tenure in Major League Baseball, Haeffner's contributions to the teams he played for reflected the gritty, fundamental style of play that characterized the era. With a career batting average of .194, he faced the challenges of competing in a league that was rapidly evolving, yet his commitment to the game and his role as a team player left a mark on the clubs he represented. Haeffner’s career may not have been filled with accolades, but he remains a part of baseball history, representing the perseverance and spirit of players during a transformative time in the sport.