Hiram Tanner
Second Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records
Hiram Tanner was a second baseman who played in Major League Baseball for the Nashville Elite Giants and the St. Louis Stars. In 4 career games, he hit .000.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Second Baseman
- Height / Weight
- 5'9" / 165 lb
- Died
- 5/10/1993 in Columbus, OH, USA
Full name: Hiram Lee Tanner
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 11 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | .000 | .214 | .000 | .214 | 0 |
Career AVG .000 vs. league average .273 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.
Career OBP .214 vs. league average .336 across their career seasons — 36.3% below league average.
Career SLG .000 vs. league average .388 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.
Career OPS .214 vs. league average .724 across their career seasons — 70.4% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1933 | NEG | NN2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1937 | SL2 | NAL | 3 | 10 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 4 | 11 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Fielding Statistics
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 3 |
| Third Base | 1 |
Hiram Tanner: the record in brief
The season rows for Hiram Tanner begin in 1933. Tanner played for the Nashville Elite Giants (1933) and the St. Louis Stars (1937). At 5'9" and 165 pounds, Tanner is listed as a second baseman. The recorded birth is January 21, 1914, in Fort Gaines, GA, USA. The bio records the death on May 10, 1993, in Columbus, OH, USA. The bio lists the given name Hiram Lee.
In 4 games and 11 at bats, Tanner batted .000 with 0 hits. Set against a .273 league average for the same years, Tanner's .000 average sits 100.0% below it. The OPS comparison is .214 to a league .724, 70.4% below average.
Tanner played 3 games at second base, more than anywhere else, and also saw time at third base (1).
Frequently Asked Questions about Hiram Tanner
- Was Hiram Tanner a pitcher?
- No. Hiram Tanner was a position player (Second Baseman).
- How many home runs did Hiram Tanner hit?
- Hiram Tanner hit 0 career home runs.
- What teams did Hiram Tanner play for?
- Hiram Tanner played for 2 teams: the Nashville Elite Giants (1933) and the St. Louis Stars (1937).
- What were Hiram Tanner's career stats?
- In 4 games, Hiram Tanner had 4 runs, with a .000 batting average.
- What position did Hiram Tanner play?
- Hiram Tanner played primarily as a second baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Hiram Tanner and how much did he weigh?
- Hiram Tanner was listed at 5 feet 9 inches and 165 pounds.
- What was Hiram Tanner's career batting average?
- Hiram Tanner batted .000 over his career, with 0 hits in 11 at bats.
- Is Hiram Tanner in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Hiram Tanner has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.