Heinie Heltzel
Third Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1943-1944)
Heinie Heltzel was a third baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1943 to 1944 for the Boston Braves and the Philadelphia Phillies, a span of 2 seasons. In 40 career games, he hit .157 with 17 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
- Third Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'10" / 150 lb
- Died
- 5/1/1998 in York, PA, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1943-07-27
- Last Game
- 1944-08-06
Full name: William Wade Heltzel
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40 | 108 | 7 | 17 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 9 | 16 | .157 | .229 | .194 | .423 | -521 |
Career AVG .157 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — 39.2% below league average.
Career OBP .229 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — 29.7% below league average.
Career SLG .194 vs. league average .352 across their career seasons — 44.7% below league average.
Career OPS .423 vs. league average .677 across their career seasons — 37.5% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1943 | BSN | NL | 29 | 86 | 6 | 13 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 7 | 13 | .151 | .255 (-41%) | .324 (-34%) | .346 (-46%) | .671 (-40%) | -521.4 |
| 1944 | PHI | NL | 11 | 22 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | .182 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 40 | 108 | 7 | 17 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 9 | 16 | .157 | — | — | — | — | -521 | ||
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 (40 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 21 | 58 | 3 | 9 | 0 | 0 | .155 |
| Away | 19 | 50 | 4 | 8 | 0 | 5 | .160 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1944-08-06 | PHI | NY1 | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1944-08-05 | PHI | NY1 | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1944-07-31 | PHI | CHC | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1944-07-30 | PHI | CHC | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1944-07-30 | PHI | CHC | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1944-07-29 | PHI | CHC | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1944-07-27 | PHI | STL | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1944-07-27 | PHI | STL | L | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1944-07-26 | PHI | STL | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1944-07-25 | PHI | STL | L | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Third Base | 29 |
| Shortstop | 10 |
Heinie Heltzel: the record in brief
According to the bio, Heinie Heltzel debuted on July 27, 1943 and played a final game on August 6, 1944. The team column moves through the Boston Braves (1943) and the Philadelphia Blue Jays (1944). At 5-foot-10 and 150 pounds, Heltzel is listed as a third baseman. Heltzel both batted and threw right-handed, per the bio block. The recorded birth is December 21, 1913, in York, PA, USA. Heltzel died on May 1, 1998, in York, PA, USA. Heltzel's full given name, per the bio, is William Wade Heltzel.
The batting record for Heltzel: 40 games, 17 hits in 108 at bats, and a .157 average, adding 5 RBI. Reaching base at a .229 clip and slugging .194, Heltzel finished with a .423 OPS. Over the seasons Heltzel played, league hitters batted .259; the .157 career figure is 39.2% below that. By OPS the gap is 37.5% below league average (.423 against .677). No season topped the 13 hits of 1943. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .151 in 1943, did not top the league's .255.
Frequently Asked Questions about Heinie Heltzel
- What years did Heinie Heltzel play?
- Heinie Heltzel played in Major League Baseball from 1943 to 1944.
- Was Heinie Heltzel a pitcher?
- No. Heinie Heltzel was a position player (Third Baseman).
- How many home runs did Heinie Heltzel hit?
- Heinie Heltzel hit 0 career home runs with 17 hits.
- What teams did Heinie Heltzel play for?
- Heinie Heltzel played for 2 teams: the Boston Braves (1943) and the Philadelphia Blue Jays (1944).
- What were Heinie Heltzel's career stats?
- In 40 games, Heinie Heltzel had 17 hits, 5 RBI, and 7 runs, with a .157 batting average.
- What position did Heinie Heltzel play?
- Heinie Heltzel played primarily as a third baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Heinie Heltzel and how much did he weigh?
- Heinie Heltzel was listed at 5 feet 10 inches and 150 pounds.
- What was Heinie Heltzel's career batting average?
- Heinie Heltzel batted .157 over his career, with 17 hits in 108 at bats.
- How many RBI did Heinie Heltzel have?
- Heinie Heltzel drove in 5 runs in his career.
- Is Heinie Heltzel in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Heinie Heltzel has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.