Hank Helf

Hank Helf was a professional baseball player born in 1913, whose career spanned from 1938 until his last game on September 29, 1946. Primarily a position player, Helf appeared in 78 games during his time in Major League Baseball. He recorded a total of 36 hits, which included 6 home runs and 22 runs batted in (RBIs), finishing his career with a batting average of .184. Despite not being known for his speed on the bases, as reflected in his zero stolen bases, Helf contributed to his teams in other ways throughout his career. Helf's playing era was marked by the transition from the deadball era to a more offense-driven game, where power hitters began to emerge as the focus of the sport. While Helf's statistics may not place him among the most prominent players of his time, his presence in the game during this transformative period reflects the diverse tapestry of baseball history. His perseverance through the challenges of the war years and his contributions to the teams he played for remain a part of the narrative of baseball in the mid-20th century.