Rufus Hatten
Catcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records
Rufus Hatten was a catcher who played in Major League Baseball for the Memphis Red Sox, the Chicago American Giants, and the Baltimore Elite Giants. In 9 career games, he hit .000.
- 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
- Catcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'10" / 164 lb
- Died
- 1968 in Ocala, FL, USA
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | 24 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .000 | .040 | .000 | .040 | 0 |
Career AVG .000 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.
Career OBP .040 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — 87.7% below league average.
Career SLG .000 vs. league average .355 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.
Career OPS .040 vs. league average .681 across their career seasons — 94.1% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1942 | MRS | NAL | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1944 | CAG | NAL | 4 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1946 | BEG | NN2 | 4 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 9 | 24 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 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.
Fielding Statistics
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 9 |
Rufus Hatten: the record in brief
Rufus Hatten's record on this page is drawn from the season tables, which run from 1942 to 1946. Hatten played for the Memphis Red Sox (1942), the Chicago American Giants (1944), and the Baltimore Elite Giants (1946). Hatten is listed as a catcher at 5'10" and 164 pounds. Hatten batted and threw right-handed, per the bio block. Hatten was born on June 16, 1912, in Panama City, FL, USA. Hatten died in 1968, in Ocala, FL, USA.
In 9 games and 24 at bats, Hatten batted .000 with 0 hits. Hatten's .000 average ran 100.0% below the .257 that the league posted over the same seasons. The OPS comparison is .040 to a league .681, 94.1% below average. The best average in the busiest seasons was .000, in 1944.
Every defensive appearance on record for Hatten, 9 games, came at catcher.
Frequently Asked Questions about Rufus Hatten
- Was Rufus Hatten a pitcher?
- No. Rufus Hatten was a position player (Catcher).
- How many home runs did Rufus Hatten hit?
- Rufus Hatten hit 0 career home runs.
- What teams did Rufus Hatten play for?
- Rufus Hatten played for 3 teams: the Memphis Red Sox (1942), the Chicago American Giants (1944), and the Baltimore Elite Giants (1946).
- What were Rufus Hatten's career stats?
- In 9 games, Rufus Hatten had 1 runs, with a .000 batting average.
- What position did Rufus Hatten play?
- Rufus Hatten played primarily as a catcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Rufus Hatten and how much did he weigh?
- Rufus Hatten was listed at 5 feet 10 inches and 164 pounds.
- What was Rufus Hatten's career batting average?
- Rufus Hatten batted .000 over his career, with 0 hits in 24 at bats.
- Is Rufus Hatten in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Rufus Hatten has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.