Tom Hafey
Born: 7/12/1913 in Berkeley, CA, USA
Died: 10/2/1996 in El Cerrito, CA, USA
MLB Debut: 1939-07-21 | Final Game: 1944-07-30
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 180 lbs
Full name: Thomas Francis Hafey
Biography
Tom Hafey was a professional baseball player born in 1913, who played as a position player in Major League Baseball from 1939 until 1944. Over the course of his career, he appeared in 78 games and recorded 67 hits, accumulating a batting average of .248. Hafey demonstrated power at the plate, hitting 6 home runs and driving in 28 runs, while also showcasing his speed with 1 stolen base.
Hafey's career unfolded during a tumultuous time in baseball, marked by the disruption of World War II, which saw many players enlist and serve in the military. Despite the challenges of the era, Hafey made a notable contribution to his teams during his time in the league. His playing style and statistics reflect the competitive nature of the game during the early 1940s, a period that would ultimately shape the future of baseball as it transitioned into the post-war era. Though his time in the majors was relatively brief, Tom Hafey's legacy endures as part of the rich tapestry of baseball history.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 78 | 270 | 38 | 67 | 12 | 1 | 6 | 28 | 1 | 11 | 48 | 0.248 | 0.278 | 0.367 | 0.644 | -777.5 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1939 | NY1 | NL | 70 | 256 | 37 | 62 | 10 | 1 | 6 | 26 | 1 | 10 | 44 | 0.242 | -777.5 |
| 1944 | SLA | AL | 8 | 14 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0.357 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 3B | 70 | 0 | 61 | 130 | 8 | 10 |
| OF | 4 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1939 | NY1 | 3B | 70 | 0 | 61 | 130 | 8 | 10 |
| 1944 | SLA | 1B | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1944 | SLA | OF | 4 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 1 |
| Third Base | 70 |
| Left Field | 3 |
| Right Field | 1 |