Jack Hardy
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1989)
Jack Hardy was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball in 1989 for the Chicago White Sox. Across 5 career appearances, he went 0-0 with a 6.57 ERA and 4 strikeouts.
- W (Wins):
- Games credited to a pitcher whose team took a lead it never surrendered while he was the pitcher of record.
- ERA (Earned Run Average):
- Earned runs allowed per nine innings pitched: (ER × 9) ÷ IP. The primary measure of pitching effectiveness.
- SO (Strikeouts):
- For a batter, times retired on a third strike; for a pitcher, batters retired on a third strike.
- WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched):
- Baserunners allowed per inning: (BB + H) ÷ IP. Under 1.00 is elite.
Data updated
- Position
- Pitcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'2" / 175 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1989-05-23
- Last Game
- 1989-06-02
Full name: John Graydon Hardy
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | CHA | AL | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12.1 | 14 | 9 | 5 | 4 | 6.57 | 3.71 (-77%) | -282.9 |
| Career · 1 season | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12.1 | 14 | 9 | 5 | 4 | 6.57 | — | -283 | ||
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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | CHA | AL | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
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 (10 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Away | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 4 | 10.1 | 12 | 9 | 5 | 2 | 7.84 |
| Away | 1 | 2.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.00 |
Last 5 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989-06-02 | CHW | MIN | — | 4.0 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 1989-05-30 | CHW | DET | — | 1.0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1989-05-29 | CHW | DET | — | 2.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1989-05-26 | CHW | TOR | — | 2.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 1989-05-23 | CHW | BAL | — | 3.1 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 5 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Thomas University | Miami Gardens | FL | 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981 |
Jack Hardy: the record in brief
May 23, 1989 and June 2, 1989 bracket Jack Hardy's time in the majors: the debut and the last game on record. All of the seasons listed were played for the Chicago White Sox. Hardy, born on October 8, 1959, in St. Petersburg, FL, USA, is listed as a pitcher and threw and hit right-handed. The bio gives 6 feet, 2 inches and 175 pounds. Hardy's full given name, per the bio, is John Graydon Hardy.
Hardy pitched in 5 games, starting 0, and finished with a 0-0 record and 6.57 ERA. Also on Hardy's record: 4 strikeouts. The league ERA over Hardy's seasons was 3.71, so the 6.57 figure ran 77.0% worse than average. All of that pitching came in 1989, with 5 games and 4 strikeouts.
Before the majors, Hardy played college baseball at St. Thomas University (1978, 1979, 1980, and 1981). Retrosheet box scores cover 10 of Hardy's games, and the full game log is linked from the splits section.
The position breakdown shows 5 games, all at pitcher.
Frequently Asked Questions about Jack Hardy
- Was Jack Hardy a pitcher?
- Yes. Jack Hardy pitched in the major leagues, recording 0 wins and 4 strikeouts.
- What was Jack Hardy's career ERA?
- Jack Hardy finished with a 6.57 career ERA, going 0-0 with 4 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Jack Hardy have?
- Jack Hardy recorded 4 career strikeouts.
- Is Jack Hardy in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Jack Hardy has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.
- What teams did Jack Hardy play for?
- Jack Hardy played for the Chicago White Sox.