Joe Hassler
Shortstop · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1928-1930)
Joe Hassler was a shortstop who played in Major League Baseball from 1928 to 1930 for the Philadelphia Athletics and the St. Louis Browns, a span of 3 seasons. In 37 career games, he hit .239 with 11 hits and 4 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
- Shortstop
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'0" / 165 lb
- Died
- 9/4/1971 in Duncan, OK, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1928-05-26
- Last Game
- 1930-09-16
Full name: Joseph Frederick Hassler
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 37 | 46 | 9 | 11 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 7 | .239 | .271 | .283 | .553 | 0 |
Career AVG .239 vs. league average .288 across their career seasons — 17.0% below league average.
Career OBP .271 vs. league average .350 across their career seasons — 22.6% below league average.
Career SLG .283 vs. league average .413 across their career seasons — 31.7% below league average.
Career OPS .553 vs. league average .764 across their career seasons — 27.5% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1928 | PHA | AL | 28 | 34 | 5 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 4 | .265 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1929 | PHA | AL | 4 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1930 | SLA | AL | 5 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .250 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 37 | 46 | 9 | 11 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 7 | .239 | — | — | — | — | 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 (37 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 24 | 34 | 7 | 10 | 0 | 4 | .294 |
| Away | 13 | 12 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .083 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1930-09-16 | SLA | NYY | L | 5 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1930-09-09 | SLA | MIN | L | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1930-08-31 | SLA | CLE | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1930-08-29 | SLA | DET | W | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1930-07-17 | SLA | NYY | L | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1929-05-22 | PHA | BOS | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1929-05-15 | PHA | DET | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1929-05-10 | PHA | CLE | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1929-04-27 | PHA | NYY | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1928-09-30 | PHA | CHW | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Shortstop | 33 |
Joe Hassler: the record in brief
According to the bio, Joe Hassler debuted on May 26, 1928 and played a final game on September 16, 1930. Hassler played for the Philadelphia Athletics (1928 to 1929) and the St. Louis Browns (1930). At 6 feet, 0 inches and 165 pounds, Hassler is listed as a shortstop. The bio says Hassler both batted and threw right-handed. Hassler was born on April 7, 1905, in Fort Smith, AR, USA. Hassler died on September 4, 1971, in Duncan, OK, USA. Hassler's full given name, per the bio, is Joseph Frederick Hassler.
Hassler collected 11 hits in 46 at bats across 37 games, good for a .239 batting average, plus 4 RBI. On-base and slugging figures of .271 and .283 give Hassler a career OPS of .553. The league as a whole hit .288 across Hassler's seasons, which puts the .239 career mark 17.0% below average. The highest hit total in a season was 9, in 1928.
Hassler appears at one position only: shortstop, in 33 games. At shortstop, Hassler's fielding totals are 30 putouts, 40 assists and 10 errors.
Frequently Asked Questions about Joe Hassler
- What years did Joe Hassler play?
- Joe Hassler played in Major League Baseball from 1928 to 1930.
- Was Joe Hassler a pitcher?
- No. Joe Hassler was a position player (Shortstop).
- How many home runs did Joe Hassler hit?
- Joe Hassler hit 0 career home runs with 11 hits.
- What teams did Joe Hassler play for?
- Joe Hassler played for 2 teams: the Philadelphia Athletics (1928–1929) and the St. Louis Browns (1930).
- What were Joe Hassler's career stats?
- In 37 games, Joe Hassler had 11 hits, 4 RBI, and 9 runs, with a .239 batting average.
- What position did Joe Hassler play?
- Joe Hassler played primarily as a shortstop, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Joe Hassler and how much did he weigh?
- Joe Hassler was listed at 6 feet and 165 pounds.
- What was Joe Hassler's career batting average?
- Joe Hassler batted .239 over his career, with 11 hits in 46 at bats.
- How many RBI did Joe Hassler have?
- Joe Hassler drove in 4 runs in his career.
- Is Joe Hassler in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Joe Hassler has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.