Hal Rhyne
Born: 3/30/1899 in Paso Robles, CA, USA
Died: 1/7/1971 in Orangevale, CA, USA
MLB Debut: 1926-04-18 | Final Game: 1933-10-01
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'8" | Weight: 163 lbs
Full name: Harold J. Rhyne
Biography
Hal Rhyne was a professional baseball player born in 1899, who made his mark in Major League Baseball between 1926 and 1933. Primarily recognized as a position player, Rhyne participated in 655 games throughout his career, where he showcased his skills as a consistent hitter and an adept fielder. He finished his career with a batting average of .25, accumulating 508 hits, including 2 home runs and 192 RBIs. Rhyne also demonstrated his speed on the bases, recording 13 stolen bases during his time in the league.
Rhyne played during an era characterized by a transition in baseball styles, as the sport was evolving from the deadball era into a more offense-driven game. His contributions were significant for teams like the Chicago Cubs and the Philadelphia Phillies, where he was valued for his ability to get on base and drive in runs. While he may not have been a superstar, Rhyne's reliability and performance in the infield were appreciated by teammates and fans alike, solidifying his place in the annals of baseball history.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 655 | 2031 | 252 | 508 | 98 | 22 | 2 | 192 | 13 | 184 | 127 | 0.250 | 0.318 | 0.323 | 0.641 | -5509.7 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1926 | PIT | NL | 109 | 366 | 46 | 92 | 14 | 3 | 2 | 39 | 1 | 35 | 21 | 0.251 | -751.5 |
| 1927 | PIT | NL | 62 | 168 | 21 | 46 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 17 | 0 | 14 | 9 | 0.274 | -395.7 |
| 1929 | BOS | AL | 120 | 346 | 41 | 87 | 24 | 5 | 0 | 38 | 4 | 25 | 14 | 0.251 | -1081.4 |
| 1930 | BOS | AL | 107 | 296 | 34 | 60 | 8 | 5 | 0 | 23 | 1 | 25 | 19 | 0.203 | -2016.4 |
| 1931 | BOS | AL | 147 | 565 | 75 | 154 | 34 | 3 | 0 | 51 | 3 | 57 | 41 | 0.273 | -614.6 |
| 1932 | BOS | AL | 71 | 207 | 26 | 47 | 12 | 5 | 0 | 14 | 3 | 23 | 14 | 0.227 | -483.2 |
| 1933 | CHW | AL | 39 | 83 | 9 | 22 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 10 | 1 | 5 | 9 | 0.265 | -166.9 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1927 | WS | PIT | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 131 | 0 | 319 | 383 | 27 | 78 |
| 3B | 29 | 0 | 17 | 35 | 2 | 1 |
| OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| SS | 475 | 0 | 903 | 1374 | 120 | 269 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1926 | PIT | 2B | 66 | 0 | 167 | 220 | 13 | 46 |
| 1926 | PIT | 3B | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1926 | PIT | SS | 44 | 0 | 102 | 123 | 13 | 28 |
| 1927 | PIT | 2B | 45 | 0 | 105 | 101 | 8 | 19 |
| 1927 | PIT | 3B | 10 | 0 | 8 | 14 | 0 | 1 |
| 1927 | PIT | SS | 7 | 0 | 5 | 7 | 3 | 2 |
| 1929 | BOS | 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1929 | BOS | SS | 113 | 0 | 220 | 297 | 36 | 71 |
| 1929 | BOS | OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1930 | BOS | SS | 107 | 0 | 188 | 284 | 28 | 63 |
| 1931 | BOS | SS | 147 | 0 | 295 | 502 | 31 | 74 |
| 1932 | BOS | 2B | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1932 | BOS | 3B | 4 | 0 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| 1932 | BOS | SS | 55 | 0 | 92 | 161 | 9 | 31 |
| 1933 | CHA | 2B | 19 | 0 | 46 | 61 | 5 | 13 |
| 1933 | CHA | 3B | 13 | 0 | 1 | 11 | 2 | 0 |
| 1933 | CHA | SS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 131 |
| Third Base | 29 |
| Shortstop | 475 |
| Right Field | 1 |
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1931 | Most Valuable Player | AL | 14th | 10.0 | 80 | 0 |