Bubbles Hargrave, baseball player, 1913-1930

Bubbles Hargrave

Born: 7/15/1892 in New Haven, IN, USA

Died: 2/23/1969 in Cincinnati, OH, USA

MLB Debut: 1913-09-18 | Final Game: 1930-09-06

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 174 lbs

Full name: Eugene Franklin Hargrave

Biography

Bubbles Hargrave, born in 1892, was a prominent position player in Major League Baseball who played from 1913 until his retirement in 1930. Over the course of his career, Hargrave appeared in 852 games, where he made a significant impact with a batting average of .31. He recorded a total of 786 hits, contributing 29 home runs and 376 runs batted in (RBIs). Known for his agility on the field, Hargrave also tallied 29 stolen bases, showcasing his speed and base-running prowess. Playing during an era that was transitioning from the deadball period to the lively ball era, Hargrave's offensive capabilities were notable as he consistently delivered strong performances at the plate. His ability to hit for average and drive in runs made him a key player for his teams. Hargrave's contributions to the game left a lasting legacy, as he was part of a generation of players who paved the way for the modern style of play that would emerge in the years following his retirement.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
852 2533 314 786 155 58 29 376 29 217 165 0.310 0.372 0.452 0.824 5484.1

Season-by-Season Batting

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
C 747 0 2420 493 49 46

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 747

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
1927 Most Valuable Player NL 13th 6.0 80 0
1926 Most Valuable Player NL 6th 24.0 80 0
1925 Most Valuable Player NL 15th 4.0 80 0