Hal Luby
Third Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1936-1944)
Hal Luby was a third baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1936 to 1944 for the Philadelphia Athletics and the New York Giants, a span of 9 seasons. In 120 career games, he hit .247 with 89 hits, 2 home runs, and 38 RBI. His career PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of offensive impact — is 214.
- 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" / 185 lb
- Died
- 5/4/1986 in Eugene, OR, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1936-09-10
- Last Game
- 1944-09-29
Full name: Hugh Max Luby
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 120 | 361 | 33 | 89 | 11 | 2 | 2 | 38 | 4 | 52 | 22 | .247 | .349 | .305 | .654 | 214 |
Career AVG .247 vs. league average .273 across their career seasons — 9.6% below league average.
Career OBP .349 vs. league average .338 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .305 vs. league average .381 across their career seasons — 20.0% below league average.
Career OPS .654 vs. league average .718 across their career seasons — 9.0% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1936 | PHA | AL | 9 | 38 | 3 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 7 | .184 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1944 | NY1 | NL | 111 | 323 | 30 | 82 | 10 | 2 | 2 | 35 | 2 | 52 | 15 | .254 | .261 (-3%) | .325 (+12%) | .357 (-12%) | .683 (-1%) | 214.4 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 120 | 361 | 33 | 89 | 11 | 2 | 2 | 38 | 4 | 52 | 22 | .247 | — | — | — | — | 214 | ||
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 (120 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 53 | 155 | 15 | 39 | 2 | 21 | .252 |
| Away | 67 | 206 | 18 | 50 | 0 | 17 | .243 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1944-09-29 | NY1 | STL | W | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1944-09-28 | NY1 | STL | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1944-09-27 | NY1 | CIN | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1944-09-26 | NY1 | CIN | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1944-09-26 | NY1 | CIN | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1944-09-25 | NY1 | CIN | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1944-09-24 | NY1 | PIT | L | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1944-09-24 | NY1 | PIT | W | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1944-09-23 | NY1 | PIT | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1944-09-21 | NY1 | CHC | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 1 |
| Second Base | 54 |
| Third Base | 65 |
Hal Luby: the record in brief
The profile opens with Hal Luby's first major league game on September 10, 1936; the last one listed came on September 29, 1944. Luby played for the Philadelphia Athletics (1936) and the New York Giants (1944). Born on June 13, 1913, in Blackfoot, ID, USA, Luby is listed as a third baseman and threw and hit right-handed. The bio gives 5'10" and 185 pounds. The bio records the death on May 4, 1986, in Eugene, OR, USA. Luby's full given name, per the bio, is Hugh Max Luby.
Across 120 games at the plate, Luby's career line reads 89 hits in 361 at bats for a .247 average, along with 2 home runs and 38 runs batted in. Luby's career OPS of .654 combines a .349 on-base mark with .305 slugging. Measured against the leagues Luby played in, the .247 career average compares with a .273 league average over the same seasons, 9.6% below the league. Luby collected a career-high 82 hits in 1944.
Frequently Asked Questions about Hal Luby
- What years did Hal Luby play?
- Hal Luby played in Major League Baseball from 1936 to 1944.
- Was Hal Luby a pitcher?
- No. Hal Luby was a position player (Third Baseman).
- How many home runs did Hal Luby hit?
- Hal Luby hit 2 career home runs with 89 hits.
- What teams did Hal Luby play for?
- Hal Luby played for 2 teams: the Philadelphia Athletics (1936) and the New York Giants (1944).
- What were Hal Luby's career stats?
- In 120 games, Hal Luby had 89 hits, 2 home runs, 38 RBI, 33 runs, and 4 stolen bases, with a .247 batting average.
- What position did Hal Luby play?
- Hal Luby played primarily as a third baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Hal Luby and how much did he weigh?
- Hal Luby was listed at 5 feet 10 inches and 185 pounds.
- How many home runs did Hal Luby hit each season?
- Hal Luby's home runs by season: 0 in 1936 and 2 in 1944. His most in one season was 2, in 1944.
- What was Hal Luby's career batting average?
- Hal Luby batted .247 over his career, with 89 hits in 361 at bats.
- How many RBI did Hal Luby have?
- Hal Luby drove in 38 runs in his career.
- Is Hal Luby in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Hal Luby has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.