Hank Schenz
Born: 4/11/1919 in New Richmond, OH, USA
Died: 5/12/1988 in Cincinnati, OH, USA
MLB Debut: 1946-09-18 | Final Game: 1951-09-13
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 175 lbs
Full name: Henry Leonard Schenz
Biography
Hank Schenz was a professional baseball player born in 1919, whose career spanned from 1946 to 1951. As a position player, he made significant contributions during the post-World War II era, a time when Major League Baseball was experiencing a surge in popularity and talent. Schenz played in a total of 207 games, where he recorded 133 hits, 2 home runs, and 24 RBIs, finishing his career with a batting average of .247. His play style was characterized by a mix of speed and skill, as evidenced by his 6 stolen bases, which highlighted his ability to impact the game both offensively and defensively.
Throughout his career, Schenz was part of a transitional period in baseball, as the sport began to integrate and evolve in the years following the war. While he may not have reached the heights of some of his contemporaries, his contributions to the teams he played for were a testament to his dedication and passion for the game. Hank Schenz's legacy, while modest in statistical terms, reflects the spirit of perseverance and teamwork that defined the era in which he played.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 207 | 538 | 70 | 133 | 22 | 3 | 2 | 24 | 6 | 27 | 25 | 0.247 | 0.291 | 0.310 | 0.601 | -1607.2 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1946 | CHC | NL | 6 | 11 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.182 | 0.0 |
| 1947 | CHC | NL | 7 | 14 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0.071 | 0.0 |
| 1948 | CHC | NL | 96 | 337 | 43 | 88 | 17 | 1 | 1 | 14 | 3 | 18 | 15 | 0.261 | -841.9 |
| 1949 | CHC | NL | 7 | 14 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0.429 | 0.0 |
| 1950 | PIT | NL | 58 | 101 | 17 | 23 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 6 | 7 | 0.228 | -384.3 |
| 1951 | NY1 | NL | 8 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1951 | PIT | NL | 25 | 61 | 5 | 13 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.213 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1951 | WS | NY1 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 118 | 0 | 258 | 264 | 14 | 78 |
| 3B | 34 | 0 | 14 | 42 | 1 | 7 |
| SS | 4 | 0 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 1 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1946 | CHN | 3B | 5 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
| 1947 | CHN | 3B | 5 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 1 | 0 |
| 1948 | CHN | 2B | 78 | 0 | 184 | 190 | 10 | 45 |
| 1948 | CHN | 3B | 5 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| 1949 | CHN | 3B | 5 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 0 | 3 |
| 1950 | PIT | 2B | 21 | 0 | 35 | 39 | 1 | 16 |
| 1950 | PIT | 3B | 12 | 0 | 5 | 13 | 0 | 3 |
| 1950 | PIT | SS | 4 | 0 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 1 |
| 1951 | PIT | 2B | 19 | 0 | 39 | 35 | 3 | 17 |
| 1951 | PIT | 3B | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 118 |
| Third Base | 34 |
| Shortstop | 4 |