Carroll Hardy
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1958-1967)
Carroll Hardy was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1958 to 1967 for 4 teams, including the Cleveland Guardians, a span of 10 seasons. In 433 career games, he hit .225 with 251 hits, 17 home runs, and 113 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
- Outfielder
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'0" / 185 lb
- Died
- 8/9/2020 in Highlands Ranch, CO, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1958-04-15
- Last Game
- 1967-09-27
Full name: Carroll William Hardy
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 433 | 1,117 | 172 | 251 | 47 | 10 | 17 | 113 | 13 | 120 | 222 | .225 | .302 | .330 | .633 | -1,817 |
Career AVG .225 vs. league average .253 across their career seasons — 11.1% below league average.
Career OBP .302 vs. league average .319 across their career seasons — 5.2% below league average.
Career SLG .330 vs. league average .383 across their career seasons — 13.8% below league average.
Career OPS .633 vs. league average .702 across their career seasons — 9.9% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1958 | CLE | AL | 27 | 49 | 10 | 10 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 6 | 14 | .204 | — | — | — | — | -101.4 |
| 1959 | CLE | AL | 32 | 53 | 12 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 7 | .208 | .256 (-19%) | .323 (-23%) | .392 (-42%) | .715 (-33%) | -274.0 |
| 1960 | CLE | AL | 29 | 18 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | .111 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1960 | BOS | AL | 73 | 145 | 26 | 34 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 15 | 3 | 17 | 40 | .234 | .255 (-8%) | .323 (-3%) | .387 (-13%) | .711 (-9%) | 0.0 |
| 1961 | BOS | AL | 85 | 281 | 46 | 74 | 20 | 2 | 3 | 36 | 4 | 26 | 53 | .263 | .258 (+2%) | .328 (+1%) | .399 (-5%) | .727 (-2%) | -93.2 |
| 1962 | BOS | AL | 115 | 362 | 52 | 78 | 13 | 5 | 8 | 36 | 3 | 54 | 68 | .215 | .257 (-16%) | .326 (-3%) | .393 (-12%) | .719 (-8%) | -410.5 |
| 1963 | HOU | NL | 15 | 44 | 5 | 10 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 7 | .227 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1964 | HOU | NL | 46 | 157 | 13 | 29 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 12 | 0 | 8 | 30 | .185 | .250 (-26%) | .312 (-26%) | .377 (-36%) | .690 (-31%) | -751.6 |
| 1967 | MIN | AL | 11 | 8 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | .375 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 9 seasons | 433 | 1,117 | 172 | 251 | 47 | 10 | 17 | 113 | 13 | 120 | 222 | .225 | — | — | — | — | -1,631 | ||
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 (433 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 212 | 519 | 89 | 127 | 8 | 60 | .245 |
| Away | 221 | 598 | 83 | 124 | 9 | 53 | .207 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1967-09-27 | MIN | LAA | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1967-09-25 | MIN | LAA | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1967-09-23 | MIN | NYY | L | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1967-09-17 | MIN | CHW | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1967-09-13 | MIN | TEX | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1967-09-12 | MIN | TEX | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1967-09-11 | MIN | TEX | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1967-09-08 | MIN | BAL | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1967-09-08 | MIN | BAL | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1967-09-06 | MIN | CLE | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1958 | CLE | OF | 17 | 11 | 35 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1959 | CLE | OF | 15 | 8 | 41 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1960 | CLE | OF | 17 | 4 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1960 | BOS | OF | 59 | 35 | 88 | 3 | 3 | 1 |
| 1961 | BOS | OF | 76 | 65 | 142 | 7 | 6 | 3 |
| 1962 | BOS | OF | 105 | 99 | 205 | 7 | 2 | 1 |
| 1963 | HOU | OF | 10 | 10 | 17 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1964 | HOU | OF | 41 | 39 | 100 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| 1967 | MIN | OF | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 86 |
| Center Field | 168 |
| Right Field | 111 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Colorado | Boulder | CO | 1952, 1953, 1954, 1955 |
Most Similar Players
Career comps based on counting + rate stats and primary position. Score is relative — closest peer anchors at ~98%.
Carroll Hardy (highlighted) compared to peers across the same era.
Carroll Hardy: the record in brief
Carroll Hardy played a first major league game on April 15, 1958 and a last one on September 27, 1967. Club by club, the record runs the Cleveland Indians (1958 to 1960), the Boston Red Sox (1960 through 1962), the Houston Colt .45's (1963 through 1964), and the Minnesota Twins (1967). At 6-foot-0 and 185 pounds, Hardy is listed as an outfielder. The bio says Hardy both batted and threw right-handed. Hardy was born on May 18, 1933, in Sturgis, SD, USA. Hardy's death is recorded on August 9, 2020, in Highlands Ranch, CO, USA. The given name on file is Carroll William Hardy.
Hardy finished with 251 hits from 1,117 at bats in 433 games, which works out to .225, along with 17 home runs and 113 RBI. Hardy got on base at a .302 rate and slugged .330 (.633 OPS). The league as a whole hit .253 across Hardy's seasons, which puts the .225 career mark 11.1% below average. The OPS comparison is .633 to a league .702, 9.9% below average. Hardy collected a career-high 78 hits in 1962. Hardy drove in a season-high 36 runs in 1961.
Frequently Asked Questions about Carroll Hardy
- What years did Carroll Hardy play?
- Carroll Hardy played in Major League Baseball from 1958 to 1967.
- Was Carroll Hardy a pitcher?
- No. Carroll Hardy was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Carroll Hardy hit?
- Carroll Hardy hit 17 career home runs with 251 hits.
- What teams did Carroll Hardy play for?
- Carroll Hardy played for 4 teams: the Cleveland Indians (1958–1960), the Boston Red Sox (1960–1962), the Houston Colt .45's (1963–1964), and the Minnesota Twins (1967).
- What were Carroll Hardy's career stats?
- In 433 games, Carroll Hardy had 251 hits, 17 home runs, 113 RBI, 172 runs, and 13 stolen bases, with a .225 batting average.
- What position did Carroll Hardy play?
- Carroll Hardy played primarily as an outfielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Carroll Hardy and how much did he weigh?
- Carroll Hardy was listed at 6 feet and 185 pounds.
- How many home runs did Carroll Hardy hit each season?
- Carroll Hardy's home runs by season: 1 in 1958, 0 in 1959, 2 in 1960, 3 in 1961, 8 in 1962, 0 in 1963, 2 in 1964, and 1 in 1967. His most in one season was 8, in 1962.
- What was Carroll Hardy's career batting average?
- Carroll Hardy batted .225 over his career, with 251 hits in 1,117 at bats.
- How many RBI did Carroll Hardy have?
- Carroll Hardy drove in 113 runs in his career.
- Is Carroll Hardy in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Carroll Hardy has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.