Hal Quick, baseball player, 1939-1939

Hal Quick

Born: 10/4/1917 in Rome, GA, USA

Died: 3/9/1974 in Swansea, IL, USA

MLB Debut: 1939-09-07 | Final Game: 1939-09-28

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 163 lbs

Full name: James Harold Quick

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Biography

Hal Quick was a professional baseball player born in 1917, whose career spanned a brief but notable period in Major League Baseball. He played from September 7 to September 28, 1939, as a position player, participating in a total of 12 games. Quick showcased his skills primarily as a hitter, finishing his career with 10 hits and a batting average of .244. While he did not hit any home runs, he contributed 2 RBIs and demonstrated his speed on the basepaths with 1 stolen base. Quick's career unfolded during a transformative time in baseball, as the sport was beginning to emerge from the shadow of the Great Depression and was on the cusp of the exciting developments that would characterize the 1940s and beyond. Though his playing time was limited, Quick's experience in the majors reflected the opportunities available to players during this era. His legacy remains a reminder of the many athletes who aspired to leave their mark on the game, even if their time in the spotlight was fleeting.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
12 41 3 10 1 0 0 2 1 1 1 0.244 0.279 0.268 0.547 0.0

Career AVG .244 vs. league average .274 across their career seasons — 11.0% below league average.

Career OBP .279 vs. league average .342 across their career seasons — 18.4% below league average.

Career SLG .268 vs. league average .393 across their career seasons — 31.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.547 vs. league average 0.735 across their career seasons — 25.5% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

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 WSN AL 12 41 3 10 1 0 0 2 1 1 1 0.244 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
SS 10 0 18 33 4 6

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1939 WS1 SS 10 0 18 33 4 6

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Shortstop 10