Francis Healy
Catcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1930-1934)
Francis Healy was a catcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1930 to 1934 for the New York Giants and the St. Louis Cardinals, a span of 5 seasons. In 42 career games, he hit .241 with 13 hits and 5 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
- Catcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'9" / 175 lb
- Died
- 2/12/1997 in Springfield, MA, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1930-04-29
- Last Game
- 1934-09-26
Full name: Francis Xavier Paul Healy
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 42 | 54 | 9 | 13 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 10 | .241 | .268 | .296 | .564 | 0 |
Career AVG .241 vs. league average .281 across their career seasons — 14.3% below league average.
Career OBP .268 vs. league average .342 across their career seasons — 21.7% below league average.
Career SLG .296 vs. league average .401 across their career seasons — 26.1% below league average.
Career OPS .564 vs. league average .743 across their career seasons — 24.1% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1930 | NY1 | NL | 7 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1931 | NY1 | NL | 6 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .143 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1932 | NY1 | NL | 14 | 32 | 5 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 8 | .250 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1934 | SLN | NL | 15 | 13 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .308 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 4 seasons | 42 | 54 | 9 | 13 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 10 | .241 | — | — | — | — | 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 (42 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 29 | 44 | 7 | 12 | 0 | 5 | .273 |
| Away | 13 | 10 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .100 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1934-09-26 | STL | PIT | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1934-09-03 | STL | PIT | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1934-08-27 | STL | BRO | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1934-08-19 | STL | BSN | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1934-08-16 | STL | PHI | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1934-08-05 | STL | PIT | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1934-08-02 | STL | CHC | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1934-07-29 | STL | PIT | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1934-07-12 | STL | PHI | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1934-07-08 | STL | CIN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 18 |
| Third Base | 1 |
| Right Field | 1 |
Francis Healy: the record in brief
According to the bio, Francis Healy debuted on April 29, 1930 and played a final game on September 26, 1934. By club, Healy's seasons break down as the New York Giants (1930 through 1932) and the St. Louis Cardinals (1934). Listed as a catcher, Healy threw and hit right-handed. Height and weight on file: 5 feet, 9 inches and 175 pounds. The birth record reads July 29, 1910, in Holyoke, MA, USA. Healy died on February 12, 1997, in Springfield, MA, USA. The given name on file is Francis Xavier Paul Healy.
Healy finished with 13 hits from 54 at bats in 42 games, which works out to .241, plus 5 RBI. Healy got on base at a .268 rate and slugged .296 (.564 OPS). Set against a .281 league average for the same years, Healy's .241 average sits 14.3% below it. The hits column peaks at 8, in 1932.
The position table credits Healy with 18 games at catcher and also lists 1 at third base and 1 at right field. The fielding table credits Healy with 56 putouts, 6 assists and 2 errors behind the plate.
Frequently Asked Questions about Francis Healy
- What years did Francis Healy play?
- Francis Healy played in Major League Baseball from 1930 to 1934.
- Was Francis Healy a pitcher?
- No. Francis Healy was a position player (Catcher).
- How many home runs did Francis Healy hit?
- Francis Healy hit 0 career home runs with 13 hits.
- What teams did Francis Healy play for?
- Francis Healy played for 2 teams: the New York Giants (1930–1932) and the St. Louis Cardinals (1934).
- What were Francis Healy's career stats?
- In 42 games, Francis Healy had 13 hits, 5 RBI, and 9 runs, with a .241 batting average.
- What position did Francis Healy play?
- Francis Healy played primarily as a catcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Francis Healy and how much did he weigh?
- Francis Healy was listed at 5 feet 9 inches and 175 pounds.
- What was Francis Healy's career batting average?
- Francis Healy batted .241 over his career, with 13 hits in 54 at bats.
- How many RBI did Francis Healy have?
- Francis Healy drove in 5 runs in his career.
- Is Francis Healy in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Francis Healy has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.