Bill Hart
Born: 3/4/1913 in Wiconisco, PA, USA
Died: 7/29/1968 in Lykens, PA, USA
MLB Debut: 1943-09-18 | Final Game: 1945-08-05
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 175 lbs
Full name: William Woodrow Hart
Biography
Bill Hart was a professional baseball player born in 1913, who played in the Major Leagues from 1943 to 1945. As a position player, he participated in a total of 95 games during his career, contributing 56 hits and driving in 32 runs while hitting three home runs. Hart posted a career batting average of .207 and demonstrated some speed on the base paths with eight stolen bases.
Competing in the midst of World War II, Hart was part of a unique era in baseball where many star players were enlisted, leading to increased opportunities for less established talents. Despite his relatively brief career, Hart's participation in the league during this tumultuous time highlighted the resilience of the sport and its ability to adapt to the challenges of the era. His contributions, while modest in statistical terms, reflect the spirit of perseverance that characterized baseball in the 1940s.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 95 | 270 | 35 | 56 | 10 | 4 | 3 | 32 | 8 | 24 | 30 | 0.207 | 0.272 | 0.307 | 0.580 | -577.6 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1943 | BRO | NL | 8 | 19 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0.158 | 0.0 |
| 1944 | BRO | NL | 29 | 90 | 8 | 16 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 9 | 7 | 0.178 | -364.5 |
| 1945 | BRO | NL | 58 | 161 | 27 | 37 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 27 | 7 | 14 | 21 | 0.230 | -213.1 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3B | 47 | 0 | 59 | 74 | 11 | 9 |
| SS | 34 | 0 | 45 | 89 | 7 | 10 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1943 | BRO | 3B | 6 | 0 | 5 | 12 | 0 | 1 |
| 1943 | BRO | SS | 1 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 3 |
| 1944 | BRO | 3B | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1944 | BRO | SS | 25 | 0 | 37 | 74 | 7 | 7 |
| 1945 | BRO | 3B | 39 | 0 | 54 | 62 | 11 | 8 |
| 1945 | BRO | SS | 8 | 0 | 6 | 10 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Third Base | 47 |
| Shortstop | 34 |