Vern Handrahan
Born: 11/27/1936 in Charlottetown, PE, CAN
Died: 11/2/2016 in Charlottetown, PE, CAN
MLB Debut: 1964-04-14 | Final Game: 1966-09-21
Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 185 lbs
Full name: James Vernon Handrahan
Biography
Vern Handrahan, born in 1936, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned from 1964 to 1966. Primarily positioned as a position player, Handrahan played a total of 34 games in Major League Baseball. Throughout his brief career, he recorded 2 hits, resulting in a batting average of .167. While he did not hit any home runs or drive in runs, his perseverance and dedication to the game during a competitive era are noteworthy.
Handrahan's time in the majors coincided with a transitional period in baseball, as the game was evolving both in terms of playing style and player dynamics. Although his statistical contributions were modest, his presence on the field during the mid-1960s remains a testament to the countless players who pursued their dreams in the big leagues, often facing fierce competition and limited opportunities. After his final game on September 21, 1966, Handrahan retired from professional baseball, leaving behind a legacy enriched by the spirit of the game.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 2 | 34 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 61.0 | 53 | 36 | 14 | 40 | 36 | 5.31 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | KC1 | AL | 0 | 1 | 18 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 35.7 | 33 | 24 | 25 | 18 | 6.06 | -3203.4 |
| 1966 | KC1 | AL | 0 | 1 | 16 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 25.3 | 20 | 12 | 15 | 18 | 4.26 | -1320.1 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 34 | 12 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0.167 | 0.167 | 0.167 | 0.333 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | KC1 | AL | 18 | 9 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.222 | 0.0 |
| 1966 | KC1 | AL | 16 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 34 | 2 | 3 | 10 | 0 | 2 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | KC1 | P | 18 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 1 |
| 1966 | KC1 | P | 16 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 34 |