Harry Hanebrink
Second Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1953-1959)
Harry Hanebrink was a second baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1953 to 1959 for the Milwaukee Braves and the Philadelphia Phillies, a span of 7 seasons. In 177 career games, he hit .224 with 71 hits, 6 home runs, and 25 RBI.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Second Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- L / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'0" / 165 lb
- Died
- 9/9/1996 in Bridgeton, MO, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1953-05-03
- Last Game
- 1959-09-27
Full name: Harry Aloysius Hanebrink
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 177 | 317 | 32 | 71 | 7 | 2 | 6 | 25 | 1 | 22 | 31 | .224 | .279 | .315 | .594 | -889 |
Career AVG .224 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — 13.6% below league average.
Career OBP .279 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — 14.9% below league average.
Career SLG .315 vs. league average .394 across their career seasons — 19.9% below league average.
Career OPS .594 vs. league average .721 across their career seasons — 17.6% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1953 | ML1 | NL | 51 | 80 | 8 | 19 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 1 | 6 | 8 | .237 | .264 (-10%) | .335 (-13%) | .397 (-21%) | .733 (-18%) | -233.0 |
| 1957 | ML1 | NL | 6 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | .286 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1958 | ML1 | NL | 63 | 133 | 14 | 25 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 10 | 0 | 13 | 9 | .188 | .257 (-27%) | .324 (-17%) | .394 (-24%) | .719 (-21%) | -418.3 |
| 1959 | PHI | NL | 57 | 97 | 10 | 25 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 12 | .258 | .256 (avg) | .323 (-16%) | .392 (-13%) | .715 (-14%) | -237.8 |
| Career · 4 seasons | 177 | 317 | 32 | 71 | 7 | 2 | 6 | 25 | 1 | 22 | 31 | .224 | — | — | — | — | -889 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (177 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 95 | 172 | 17 | 40 | 1 | 14 | .233 |
| Away | 82 | 145 | 15 | 31 | 5 | 11 | .214 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1959-09-27 | PHI | ATL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1959-09-22 | PHI | CIN | W | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1959-09-19 | PHI | ATL | L | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1959-09-18 | PHI | CHC | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1959-09-15 | PHI | STL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1959-09-13 | PHI | SFG | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1959-09-12 | PHI | SFG | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1959-09-10 | PHI | LAD | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1959-09-06 | PHI | PIT | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1959-09-05 | PHI | PIT | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 36 |
| Third Base | 19 |
| Left Field | 24 |
| Right Field | 10 |
Harry Hanebrink: the record in brief
The profile opens with Harry Hanebrink's first major league game on May 3, 1953; the last one listed came on September 27, 1959. By club, Hanebrink's seasons break down as the Milwaukee Braves (1953 to 1958) and the Philadelphia Phillies (1959). Born on November 12, 1927, in St. Louis, MO, USA, Hanebrink is listed as a second baseman and batted left-handed and threw right-handed. Hanebrink's listed size is 6-foot-0 and 165 pounds. The bio records the death on September 9, 1996, in Bridgeton, MO, USA. The given name on file is Harry Aloysius Hanebrink.
Hanebrink's career batting table shows 177 games, 317 at bats and 71 hits, a .224 average, plus 6 homers and 25 runs batted in. On-base and slugging figures of .279 and .315 give Hanebrink a career OPS of .594. Set against a .259 league average for the same years, Hanebrink's .224 average sits 13.6% below it. By OPS the gap is 17.6% below league average (.594 against .721). Hanebrink collected a career-high 25 hits in 1958. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .258 in 1959, did not top the league's .256.
Frequently Asked Questions about Harry Hanebrink
- What years did Harry Hanebrink play?
- Harry Hanebrink played in Major League Baseball from 1953 to 1959.
- Was Harry Hanebrink a pitcher?
- No. Harry Hanebrink was a position player (Second Baseman).
- How many home runs did Harry Hanebrink hit?
- Harry Hanebrink hit 6 career home runs with 71 hits.
- What teams did Harry Hanebrink play for?
- Harry Hanebrink played for 2 teams: the Milwaukee Braves (1953, 1957–1958) and the Philadelphia Phillies (1959).
- What were Harry Hanebrink's career stats?
- In 177 games, Harry Hanebrink had 71 hits, 6 home runs, 25 RBI, 32 runs, and 1 stolen bases, with a .224 batting average.
- What position did Harry Hanebrink play?
- Harry Hanebrink played primarily as a second baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Harry Hanebrink and how much did he weigh?
- Harry Hanebrink was listed at 6 feet and 165 pounds.
- How many home runs did Harry Hanebrink hit each season?
- Harry Hanebrink's home runs by season: 1 in 1953, 0 in 1957, 4 in 1958, and 1 in 1959. His most in one season was 4, in 1958.
- What was Harry Hanebrink's career batting average?
- Harry Hanebrink batted .224 over his career, with 71 hits in 317 at bats.
- How many RBI did Harry Hanebrink have?
- Harry Hanebrink drove in 25 runs in his career.
- Is Harry Hanebrink in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Harry Hanebrink has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.