Hank Mason
Born: 6/19/1931 in Marshall, MO, USA
Died: 5/29/2020 in Richmond, VA, USA
MLB Debut: 1958-09-12 | Final Game: 1960-04-24
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 185 lbs
Full name: Henry Mason
Biography
Hank Mason, born in 1931, was a professional baseball player who had a brief career in Major League Baseball from 1958 to 1960. He played as a position player, making his mark during a time when the league was evolving with the integration of talent and changing styles of play. Mason's major league tenure was marked by his participation in just four games, during which he faced the challenges of competing at the highest level but unfortunately did not record any hits, home runs, or RBIs, finishing with a batting average of 0.0.
Despite his limited on-field contributions, Mason's journey to the majors serves as a reminder of the numerous players who aspired to greatness during the vibrant and competitive environment of the late 1950s, a period characterized by intense rivalries and the emergence of new baseball stars. His time in the league, though short, highlights the dedication and hard work that many athletes invest in their careers, even when they do not achieve lasting statistical success. Mason's story is a testament to the relentless pursuit of opportunity that defines the spirit of baseball.
Negro Leagues Career Statistics
Batting
| PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | BA | OBP | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.0 | 0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 1.000 | .000 | 1.000 |
Pitching
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | R | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 3.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.00 |
Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Batting
| Season | PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | BA | OBP | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1954 | 1.0 | 0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 1.000 | .000 | 1.000 |
Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Pitching
| Season | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | R | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1954 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 3.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.00 |
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10.7 | 16 | 12 | 1 | 7 | 6 | 10.12 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1958 | PHI | NL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5.0 | 7 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 10.80 | 0.0 |
| 1960 | PHI | NL | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5.7 | 9 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 9.53 | 0.0 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1958 | PHI | NL | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1960 | PHI | 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 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1958 | PHI | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1960 | PHI | P | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 4 |