Joe Heving, baseball player, 1930-1945

Joe Heving

Born: 9/2/1900 in Covington, KY, USA

Died: 4/11/1970 in Covington, KY, USA

MLB Debut: 1930-04-29 | Final Game: 1945-08-05

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Joseph William Heving

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Biography

Joe Heving, born in 1900, was a notable pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1930 until his retirement in 1945. Heving's career was marked by a solid record of 76 wins and 48 losses, reflecting his effectiveness on the mound during a time when baseball was evolving, with the game transitioning from the deadball era to a more offensive style in the 1930s and 1940s. His earned run average (ERA) stood at 3.9, showcasing his ability to limit scoring while navigating the challenges posed by some of the era's most potent hitters. Throughout his career, Heving accumulated a total of 429 strikeouts, demonstrating his skills as a strikeout pitcher. Additionally, he recorded 63 saves, indicating his role as a reliable option in pivotal game situations. Heving's contributions to his teams were significant, as he helped shape the competitive landscape of baseball during his tenure. His achievements placed him among the respected pitchers of his time, leaving a lasting legacy in the annals of baseball history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
76 48 430 40 17 3 63 1038.7 1136 450 64 380 429 3.90 0

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year Team Lg W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
1930 NY1 NL 7 5 41 2 0 0 6 89.7 109 52 27 37 5.22 417.9
1931 NY1 NL 1 6 22 0 0 0 3 42.3 48 23 11 26 4.89 94.2
1933 CHW AL 7 5 40 6 3 1 6 118.0 113 35 27 47 2.67 -
1934 CHW AL 1 7 33 2 0 0 4 88.0 133 71 48 40 7.26 -
1937 CLE AL 8 4 40 0 0 0 5 72.7 92 39 30 35 4.83 -379.7
1938 BOS AL 8 1 16 11 7 1 2 82.0 94 34 22 34 3.73 1155.0
1938 CLE AL 1 1 3 0 0 0 0 6.0 10 6 5 0 9.00 0.0
1939 BOS AL 11 3 46 5 1 0 7 107.0 124 44 34 43 3.70 315.2
1940 BOS AL 12 7 39 7 4 0 3 119.0 129 53 42 55 4.01 922.5
1941 CLE AL 5 2 27 3 2 1 5 70.7 63 18 31 18 2.29 17.6
1942 CLE AL 5 3 27 2 0 0 3 46.3 52 25 25 13 4.86 -1453.6
1943 CLE AL 1 1 30 1 0 0 9 72.0 58 22 34 34 2.75 341.7
1944 CLE AL 8 3 63 1 0 0 10 119.7 106 26 41 46 1.96 1395.5
1945 BSN NL 1 0 3 0 0 0 0 5.3 5 2 3 1 3.38 0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
430 276 23 47 9 0 0 18 0 15 42 0.170 0.216 0.203 0.419 0.0

Season-by-Season Batting

Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG PIV
1930 NY1 NL 41 22 2 5 1 0 0 0 0 0 3 0.227 0.0
1931 NY1 NL 22 8 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.125 0.0
1933 CHW AL 40 38 3 8 2 0 0 0 0 1 4 0.211 0.0
1934 CHW AL 33 27 2 5 3 0 0 1 0 3 6 0.185 0.0
1937 CLE AL 40 19 3 5 1 0 0 3 0 0 1 0.263 0.0
1938 BOS AL 16 30 2 4 1 0 0 2 0 1 7 0.133 0.0
1938 CLE AL 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 0.0
1939 BOS AL 46 32 5 6 1 0 0 3 0 0 4 0.188 0.0
1940 BOS AL 39 40 4 8 0 0 0 6 0 3 6 0.200 0.0
1941 CLE AL 27 15 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 3 2 0.000 0.0
1942 CLE AL 27 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0.000 0.0
1943 CLE AL 30 14 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 3 2 0.071 0.0
1944 CLE AL 63 22 1 4 0 0 0 1 0 0 5 0.182 0.0
1945 BSN NL 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 430 0 77 255 19 16

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1930 NY1 P 41 0 11 33 2 2
1931 NY1 P 22 0 2 12 0 0
1933 CHA P 40 0 3 28 1 1
1934 CHA P 33 0 10 18 2 2
1937 CLE P 40 0 3 18 0 1
1938 BOS P 16 0 8 22 1 4
1938 CLE P 3 0 0 0 0 0
1939 BOS P 46 0 8 17 3 2
1940 BOS P 39 0 8 22 4 3
1941 CLE P 27 0 8 22 0 0
1942 CLE P 27 0 3 10 2 1
1943 CLE P 30 0 8 20 0 0
1944 CLE P 63 0 5 29 4 0
1945 BSN P 3 0 0 4 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 430