Hal Jeffcoat
Born: 9/6/1924 in West Columbia, SC, USA
Died: 8/30/2007 in Tampa, FL, USA
MLB Debut: 1948-04-20 | Final Game: 1959-08-06
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 185 lbs
Full name: Harold Bentley Jeffcoat
Biography
Hal Jeffcoat was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1948 to 1959. Born in 1924, Jeffcoat made his mark in Major League Baseball during a time when the sport was transitioning from the post-war era into a more competitive landscape. He played for several teams, showcasing his skills on the mound and earning a reputation for his reliability and competitive spirit.
Over the course of his career, Jeffcoat compiled a record of 39-37 with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.22. He struck out 239 batters and recorded 25 saves, demonstrating his ability to perform in high-pressure situations. Known for his versatility, Jeffcoat contributed not only as a starter but also as a reliable reliever, adapting to the needs of his teams throughout his tenure in the league. His contributions to the game were significant during a period marked by evolving strategies and player roles, leaving a lasting impact on the teams he represented.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 39 | 37 | 245 | 51 | 13 | 1 | 25 | 697.0 | 772 | 327 | 73 | 257 | 239 | 4.22 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1954 | CHC | NL | 5 | 6 | 43 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 104.0 | 110 | 60 | 58 | 35 | 5.19 | - |
| 1955 | CHC | NL | 8 | 6 | 50 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 100.7 | 107 | 33 | 53 | 32 | 2.95 | - |
| 1956 | CIN | NL | 8 | 2 | 38 | 16 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 171.0 | 189 | 73 | 55 | 55 | 3.84 | 1212.6 |
| 1957 | CIN | NL | 12 | 13 | 37 | 31 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 207.0 | 236 | 104 | 46 | 63 | 4.52 | -3266.9 |
| 1958 | CIN | NL | 6 | 8 | 49 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 75.0 | 76 | 31 | 26 | 35 | 3.72 | -358.6 |
| 1959 | CIN | NL | 0 | 1 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 21.7 | 21 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 3.32 | -389.6 |
| 1959 | STL | NL | 0 | 1 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17.7 | 33 | 18 | 9 | 7 | 9.17 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 918 | 1963 | 249 | 487 | 95 | 18 | 26 | 188 | 49 | 114 | 289 | 0.248 | 0.291 | 0.355 | 0.645 | -4574.6 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1948 | CHC | NL | 134 | 473 | 53 | 132 | 16 | 4 | 4 | 42 | 8 | 24 | 68 | 0.279 | -800.9 |
| 1949 | CHC | NL | 108 | 363 | 43 | 89 | 18 | 6 | 2 | 26 | 12 | 20 | 48 | 0.245 | -1088.9 |
| 1950 | CHC | NL | 66 | 179 | 21 | 42 | 13 | 1 | 2 | 18 | 7 | 6 | 23 | 0.235 | -685.5 |
| 1951 | CHC | NL | 113 | 278 | 44 | 76 | 20 | 2 | 4 | 27 | 8 | 16 | 23 | 0.273 | -131.1 |
| 1952 | CHC | NL | 102 | 297 | 29 | 65 | 17 | 2 | 4 | 30 | 7 | 15 | 40 | 0.219 | -962.2 |
| 1953 | CHC | NL | 106 | 183 | 22 | 43 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 22 | 5 | 21 | 26 | 0.235 | -419.9 |
| 1954 | CHC | NL | 56 | 31 | 13 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 0.258 | 0.0 |
| 1955 | CHC | NL | 52 | 23 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 0.174 | 0.0 |
| 1956 | CIN | NL | 49 | 54 | 5 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 20 | 0.148 | -460.1 |
| 1957 | CIN | NL | 53 | 69 | 13 | 14 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 11 | 0 | 5 | 20 | 0.203 | -26.1 |
| 1958 | CIN | NL | 50 | 9 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0.556 | 0.0 |
| 1959 | CIN | NL | 17 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 | 0.0 |
| 1959 | STL | NL | 12 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OF | 559 | 0 | 1201 | 63 | 29 | 14 |
| P | 245 | 51 | 66 | 140 | 11 | 14 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1948 | CHN | OF | 119 | 0 | 307 | 12 | 8 | 3 |
| 1949 | CHN | OF | 101 | 0 | 250 | 12 | 10 | 2 |
| 1950 | CHN | OF | 53 | 0 | 83 | 6 | 3 | 0 |
| 1951 | CHN | OF | 87 | 0 | 166 | 11 | 2 | 5 |
| 1952 | CHN | OF | 95 | 0 | 218 | 16 | 1 | 2 |
| 1953 | CHN | OF | 100 | 0 | 175 | 6 | 5 | 2 |
| 1954 | CHN | P | 43 | 3 | 12 | 20 | 4 | 1 |
| 1954 | CHN | OF | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1955 | CHN | P | 50 | 1 | 4 | 24 | 3 | 1 |
| 1956 | CIN | P | 38 | 16 | 21 | 42 | 2 | 4 |
| 1957 | CIN | P | 37 | 31 | 16 | 30 | 2 | 5 |
| 1958 | CIN | P | 49 | 0 | 8 | 19 | 0 | 2 |
| 1958 | CIN | OF | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1959 | CIN | P | 17 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 1959 | SLN | P | 11 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 245 |
| Left Field | 31 |
| Center Field | 429 |
| Right Field | 101 |