Bud Hafey
Born: 8/6/1912 in Berkeley, CA, USA
Died: 7/27/1986 in Sacramento, CA, USA
MLB Debut: 1935-04-21 | Final Game: 1939-09-15
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 185 lbs
Full name: Daniel Albert Hafey
Biography
Bud Hafey was a professional baseball player who made his mark in the major leagues during the late 1930s. Born in 1912, he played primarily as a position player from 1935 until his retirement in 1939. Over the course of his career, Hafey appeared in 123 games, where he recorded 78 hits, including 10 home runs and 33 RBIs. His batting average stood at .213, and he contributed with 2 stolen bases.
Hafey's career unfolded during a transitional period in baseball, as the sport was evolving with the advent of more powerful hitters and the increasing popularity of the home run. Although his offensive numbers may not have placed him among the elite of his era, Hafey's contributions on the field reflected the grit and determination characteristic of players of his time. His tenure in Major League Baseball, though brief, remains a part of the rich tapestry of the game’s history.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 123 | 366 | 53 | 78 | 19 | 3 | 10 | 33 | 2 | 30 | 91 | 0.213 | 0.273 | 0.363 | 0.636 | -923.1 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1935 | CHW | AL | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1935 | PIT | NL | 58 | 184 | 29 | 42 | 11 | 2 | 6 | 16 | 0 | 16 | 48 | 0.228 | 0.0 |
| 1936 | PIT | NL | 39 | 118 | 19 | 25 | 6 | 1 | 4 | 13 | 0 | 10 | 27 | 0.212 | -311.1 |
| 1939 | CIN | NL | 6 | 13 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 0.154 | 0.0 |
| 1939 | PHI | NL | 18 | 51 | 3 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 12 | 0.176 | 0.0 |
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.3 | 7 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 33.75 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1939 | PHI | NL | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.3 | 7 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 33.75 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OF | 93 | 0 | 228 | 9 | 9 | 3 |
| P | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1935 | PIT | OF | 47 | 0 | 125 | 5 | 4 | 3 |
| 1936 | PIT | OF | 29 | 0 | 66 | 3 | 5 | 0 |
| 1939 | CIN | OF | 4 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1939 | PHI | P | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1939 | PHI | OF | 13 | 0 | 30 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 2 |
| Left Field | 8 |
| Center Field | 56 |
| Right Field | 29 |