Hank Majeski

Third Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1939-1955)

Hank Majeski was a third baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1939 to 1955 for 6 teams, including the Boston Braves, a span of 17 seasons. In 1,069 career games, he hit .279 with 956 hits, 57 home runs, and 501 RBI. His career PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of offensive impact — is 2,391.

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

AVG .279
HR 57
RBI 501
H 956
OPS .740
PIV 2,391
Position
Third Baseman
Bats / Throws
R / R
Height / Weight
5'9" / 174 lb
Born
12/13/1916 in Staten Island, NY, USA
Died
8/9/1991 in Staten Island, NY, USA
MLB Debut
1939-05-17
Last Game
1955-07-26

Full name: Henry Majeski

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Career Batting Statistics

Hank Majeski — Career Batting Statistics
G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
1,069 3,421 404 956 181 27 57 501 10 299 260 .279 .342 .398 .740 2,391

Career AVG .279 vs. league average .263 across their career seasons — +6.4% above league average.

Career OBP .342 vs. league average .336 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .398 vs. league average .383 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS .740 vs. league average .720 across their career seasons — near league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Career Arc

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Hank Majeski Stats, Bio & Career Records
Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG Lg AVG Lg OBP Lg SLG Lg OPS PIV
1939 BSN NL 106 367 35 100 16 1 7 54 2 18 30 .272 .274 (-1%) .342 (-9%) .393 (-4%) .735 (-6%) -425.2
1940 BSN NL 3 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1941 BSN NL 19 55 5 8 5 0 0 3 0 1 13 .145 .262 (-45%) .332 (-52%) .373 (-37%) .705 (-44%) -397.1
1946 NYA AL 8 12 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 3 .083 — — — — 0.0
1946 PHA AL 78 264 25 66 14 3 1 25 3 26 13 .250 .256 (-3%) .328 (-3%) .358 (-6%) .687 (-4%) 0.0
1947 PHA AL 141 479 54 134 26 5 8 72 1 53 31 .280 .262 (+7%) .336 (+6%) .376 (+8%) .712 (+7%) 699.6
1948 PHA AL 148 590 88 183 41 4 12 120 2 48 43 .310 .263 (+18%) .340 (+8%) .379 (+20%) .719 (+14%) 1629.4
1949 PHA AL 114 448 62 124 26 5 9 67 0 29 23 .277 .262 (+5%) .343 (-5%) .384 (+9%) .727 (+2%) 31.0
1950 CHA AL 122 414 47 128 18 2 6 46 1 42 34 .309 .265 (+16%) .346 (+9%) .401 (+1%) .747 (+5%) 461.4
1951 CHA AL 12 35 4 9 4 0 0 6 0 1 0 .257 — — — — 0.0
1951 PHA AL 89 323 41 92 19 4 5 42 1 35 24 .285 .260 (+9%) .336 (+6%) .385 (+8%) .721 (+7%) 0.0
1952 PHA AL 34 117 14 30 2 2 2 20 0 19 10 .256 .252 (+1%) .326 (+12%) .369 (-3%) .696 (+4%) 129.3
1952 CLE AL 36 54 7 16 2 0 0 9 0 7 7 .296 .252 (+17%) .326 (+15%) .369 (-10%) .696 (+2%) 129.3
1953 CLE AL 50 50 6 15 1 0 2 12 0 3 8 .300 .264 (+14%) .335 (+5%) .397 (+11%) .733 (+8%) 72.4
1954 CLE AL 57 121 10 34 4 0 3 17 0 7 14 .281 .261 (+8%) .333 (-4%) .390 (avg) .723 (-2%) -44.1
1955 CLE AL 36 48 3 9 2 0 2 6 0 8 3 .188 — — — — -41.1
1955 BAL AL 16 41 2 7 1 0 0 2 0 2 4 .171 — — — — -41.1
Career · 17 seasons 1,069 3,421 404 956 181 27 57 501 10 299 260 .279 — — — — 2,204

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.

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

Hank Majeski — Playoff Career Batting
G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
4 6 1 1 0 0 1 3 0 1 .167

Playoff Batting by Year

Hank Majeski — Playoff Batting by Year
Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1954 WS CLE 4 6 1 1 0 0 1 3 0 1 .167

Game Log & Splits

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Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).

Batting — Home / Away

Hank Majeski — Batting — Home / Away
SplitGABRHHRRBIAVG
Home539168020246829252.279
Away530174120248828248.280

Last 10 Games — Batting

Hank Majeski — Last 10 Games — Batting
DateTmOppResABRH2B3BHRRBIBBSO
1955-07-26 BALDETL 000000000
1955-07-24 BALCLEL 100000000
1955-07-24 BALCLEL 100000001
1955-07-23 BALCLEL 100000000
1955-07-22 BALCLEL 300000001
1955-07-21 BALDETL 401000001
1955-07-18 BALCHWW 100000000
1955-07-17 BALCHWL 100000000
1955-07-09 BALBOSL 200000000
1955-07-06 BALNYYW 401000000

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Hank Majeski — Career Fielding Totals by Position
Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 48 15 81 70 1 18
3B 861 21 911 1750 89 192
OF 1 0 0 0 0 0
SS 12 0 23 44 1 8

Season-by-Season Fielding

Hank Majeski — Season-by-Season Fielding
Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1939 BSN 3B 99 0 111 196 18 19
1941 BSN 3B 11 0 15 26 4 2
1946 NYA 3B 2 0 1 2 1 0
1946 PHA 3B 72 0 78 159 8 22
1947 PHA 2B 1 0 0 0 0 0
1947 PHA 3B 134 0 160 263 5 28
1947 PHA SS 4 0 10 20 0 4
1948 PHA 3B 142 0 163 268 11 19
1948 PHA SS 8 0 13 24 1 4
1949 PHA 3B 113 0 117 219 15 37
1950 CHA 3B 112 0 115 246 11 31
1951 CHA 3B 9 0 4 15 1 2
1951 PHA 3B 88 0 82 217 8 17
1952 PHA 3B 34 0 33 87 3 9
1952 CLE 2B 3 0 6 6 0 4
1952 CLE 3B 11 0 9 12 2 3
1953 CLE 2B 10 0 8 8 0 2
1953 CLE 3B 7 0 1 3 0 0
1953 CLE OF 1 0 0 0 0 0
1954 CLE 2B 25 11 54 44 1 10
1954 CLE 3B 10 8 13 20 2 1
1955 CLE 2B 4 2 7 8 0 1
1955 CLE 3B 9 7 4 6 0 1
1955 BAL 2B 5 2 6 4 0 1
1955 BAL 3B 8 6 5 11 0 1

Career Games by Position

Position Diamond

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Hank Majeski Stats, Bio & Career Records
Position Games
Second Base 48
Third Base 861
Shortstop 12
Left Field 1

Award Voting History

Hank Majeski — Award Voting History
Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
1948 Most Valuable Player AL 11th 23.0 336 0

Most Similar Players

Career comps based on counting + rate stats and primary position. Score is relative — closest peer anchors at ~98%.

Career Spans

Hank Majeski (highlighted) compared to peers across the same era.

  1. 98
    Billy Johnson
    .271 avg, 61 HR
  2. 92
    Jack Burns
    .279 avg, 44 HR
  3. 85
    Denny Walling
    .271 avg, 49 HR
  4. 84
    Pat Tabler
    .282 avg, 47 HR
  5. 80
    Dick Sisler
    .276 avg, 55 HR
  6. 79
    Dick Siebert
    .282 avg, 32 HR

Hank Majeski: the record in brief

Hank Majeski's major league career runs from a debut on May 17, 1939 to a final game on July 26, 1955. By club, Majeski's seasons break down as the Boston Bees (1939 to 1940), the Boston Braves (1941), the New York Yankees (1946), the Philadelphia Athletics (1946 through 1952), the Chicago White Sox (1950 to 1951), the Cleveland Indians (1952 through 1955), and the Baltimore Orioles (1955). Majeski is listed as a third baseman at 5'9" and 174 pounds. Majeski batted and threw right-handed, per the bio block. The recorded birth is December 13, 1916, in Staten Island, NY, USA. Majeski died on August 9, 1991, in Staten Island, NY, USA. Majeski's full given name, per the bio, is Henry Majeski.

Majeski collected 956 hits in 3,421 at bats across 1,069 games, good for a .279 batting average, plus 57 homers and 501 runs batted in. Reaching base at a .342 clip and slugging .398, Majeski finished with a .740 OPS. Majeski's .279 average ran 6.4% above the .263 that the league posted over the same seasons.

Frequently Asked Questions about Hank Majeski

What years did Hank Majeski play?
Hank Majeski played in Major League Baseball from 1939 to 1955.
Was Hank Majeski a pitcher?
No. Hank Majeski was a position player (Third Baseman).
How many home runs did Hank Majeski hit?
Hank Majeski hit 57 career home runs with 956 hits.
What teams did Hank Majeski play for?
Hank Majeski played for 6 teams: the Boston Braves (1939–1941), the New York Yankees (1946), the Philadelphia Athletics (1946–1949, 1951–1952), the Chicago White Sox (1950–1951), the Cleveland Indians (1952–1955), and the Baltimore Orioles (1955).
What were Hank Majeski's career stats?
In 1,069 games, Hank Majeski had 956 hits, 57 home runs, 501 RBI, 404 runs, and 10 stolen bases, with a .279 batting average.
What position did Hank Majeski play?
Hank Majeski played primarily as a third baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
How tall was Hank Majeski and how much did he weigh?
Hank Majeski was listed at 5 feet 9 inches and 174 pounds.
How many home runs did Hank Majeski hit each season?
Hank Majeski's home runs by season: 7 in 1939, 0 in 1940, 0 in 1941, 1 in 1946, 8 in 1947, 12 in 1948, 9 in 1949, 6 in 1950, 5 in 1951, 2 in 1952, 2 in 1953, 3 in 1954, and 2 in 1955. His most in one season was 12, in 1948.
What was Hank Majeski's career batting average?
Hank Majeski batted .279 over his career, with 956 hits in 3,421 at bats.
How many RBI did Hank Majeski have?
Hank Majeski drove in 501 runs in his career.
Is Hank Majeski in the Hall of Fame?
No. Hank Majeski has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.