Hal Peck
Born: 4/20/1917 in Big Bend, WI, USA
Died: 4/13/1995 in Milwaukee, WI, USA
MLB Debut: 1943-05-13 | Final Game: 1949-09-25
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 175 lbs
Full name: Harold Arthur Peck
Biography
Hal Peck, born in 1917, was a professional baseball player who played as a position player from 1943 until his retirement in 1949. Over the course of his career, Peck participated in 355 games, where he demonstrated a solid offensive presence with a career batting average of .279. He recorded 305 hits, including 15 home runs and 112 runs batted in (RBIs), showcasing his ability to contribute significantly to his team's scoring efforts. Additionally, Peck displayed a level of speed on the bases, accumulating 10 stolen bases throughout his career.
Peck's career unfolded during a transformative period in Major League Baseball, just before the onset of the post-war boom in the sport. His contributions on the field were emblematic of the eraβs shift towards a more balanced offensive approach. Although he may not have reached the heights of some of his contemporaries, Peck's consistency and reliability made him a valuable asset to the teams he played for. His legacy is a testament to the hardworking players of his time who laid the groundwork for future generations in the game.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 355 | 1092 | 136 | 305 | 52 | 13 | 15 | 112 | 10 | 87 | 86 | 0.279 | 0.334 | 0.392 | 0.726 | 662.6 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1943 | BRO | NL | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1944 | PHA | AL | 2 | 8 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.250 | 0.0 |
| 1945 | PHA | AL | 112 | 449 | 51 | 124 | 22 | 9 | 5 | 39 | 5 | 37 | 28 | 0.276 | 428.2 |
| 1946 | PHA | AL | 48 | 150 | 14 | 37 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 11 | 1 | 16 | 14 | 0.247 | -25.7 |
| 1947 | CLE | AL | 114 | 392 | 58 | 115 | 18 | 2 | 8 | 44 | 3 | 27 | 31 | 0.293 | 356.2 |
| 1948 | CLE | AL | 45 | 63 | 12 | 18 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 1 | 4 | 8 | 0.286 | -96.2 |
| 1949 | CLE | AL | 33 | 29 | 1 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0.310 | 0.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1948 | WS | CLE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OF | 255 | 0 | 420 | 18 | 16 | 7 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1944 | PHA | OF | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1945 | PHA | OF | 110 | 0 | 190 | 9 | 12 | 3 |
| 1946 | PHA | OF | 35 | 0 | 47 | 4 | 1 | 1 |
| 1947 | CLE | OF | 97 | 0 | 166 | 5 | 3 | 3 |
| 1948 | CLE | OF | 9 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1949 | CLE | OF | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 4 |
| Right Field | 253 |