Hal Wagner, baseball player, 1937-1949

Hal Wagner

Born: 7/2/1915 in East Riverton, NJ, USA

Died: 8/4/1979 in Riverside, NJ, USA

MLB Debut: 1937-10-03 | Final Game: 1949-04-19

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 165 lbs

Full name: Harold Edward Wagner

Biography

Hal Wagner was a professional baseball player born in 1915, who played as a position player in Major League Baseball from 1937 until 1949. Known for his versatility and solid defensive skills, Wagner appeared in 672 games throughout his career, where he amassed 458 hits, 15 home runs, and 228 RBIs, culminating in a career batting average of .248. His ability to contribute both offensively and defensively earned him recognition, and he was selected as an All-Star twice during his tenure in the league. Playing in a time that bridged the gap between the pre-World War II years and the post-war era, Wagner's career spanned an important transitional period in baseball history. He showcased a blend of speed and power, with a total of 10 stolen bases complementing his offensive contributions. While he may not have been among the most celebrated stars of his time, Wagner’s consistent performance and dedication to the game left a lasting impression on the teams he played for and the fans who watched him.

Negro Leagues Career Statistics

Batting

PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO SB BA OBP SLG OPS
4.0 4.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000

Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Batting

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
672 1849 179 458 90 12 15 228 10 253 152 0.248 0.343 0.334 0.677 65.4

Season-by-Season Batting

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
5 13 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1946 WS BOS 5 13 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
C 626 0 2423 271 53 36

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 625
First Base 1

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Duke University Durham NC 1936, 1937

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
1946 Most Valuable Player AL 26th 1.0 336 0
1943 Most Valuable Player AL 33th 1.0 336 0