Sam Harshaney
Born: 4/24/1910 in Madison, IL, USA
Died: 2/1/2001 in San Antonio, TX, USA
MLB Debut: 1937-09-28 | Final Game: 1940-05-03
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 180 lbs
Full name: Samuel Harshaney
Biography
Sam Harshaney was a professional baseball player born in 1910, who played in the Major Leagues from 1937 to 1940. During his career, he took the field in 61 games, accumulating 43 hits and driving in 15 runs, which resulted in a batting average of .238. Harshaney was known for his versatility as a position player, contributing to his teams during a challenging time in baseball history marked by the Great Depression and the lead-up to World War II.
Although he did not hit any home runs or steal bases, Harshaney's presence on the field demonstrated a solid understanding of the game. His contributions, while perhaps modest in the context of statistics, reflected the grit and determination of ballplayers during a period when many were striving to make their mark amidst economic uncertainty. Harshaney's career, now a part of baseball's rich history, exemplified the spirit of perseverance that characterized many players of his era.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 61 | 181 | 17 | 43 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 0 | 16 | 10 | 0.238 | 0.303 | 0.254 | 0.557 | -650.5 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1937 | SLA | AL | 5 | 11 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0.091 | 0.0 |
| 1938 | SLA | AL | 11 | 24 | 2 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 0.292 | 0.0 |
| 1939 | SLA | AL | 42 | 145 | 15 | 35 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 0 | 9 | 8 | 0.241 | -650.5 |
| 1940 | SLA | AL | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C | 52 | 0 | 203 | 31 | 4 | 3 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1937 | SLA | C | 4 | 0 | 15 | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| 1938 | SLA | C | 10 | 0 | 35 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| 1939 | SLA | C | 36 | 0 | 153 | 23 | 1 | 3 |
| 1940 | SLA | C | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 52 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shurtleff College | Alton | IL | 1932, 1933 |