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Bill Hunnefield Notable

b. January 5, 1899 · Chicago White Sox 1926–1930, Cleveland Indians 1931, Boston Braves 1931, New York Giants 1931

Bill Hunnefield played for four clubs across six seasons as a shortstop, opening with the Chicago White Sox in 1926 and closing with the New York Giants in 1931.

Across 511 games he batted .272, with 452 hits and 230 runs. He finished with 9 home runs, 75 doubles and 67 stolen bases.

He played 230 games at shortstop, with 569 assists and 80 errors. He turned 102 double plays. He also played 204 games at second base.

He was born in Dedham, MA, USA on January 5, 1899, and died on August 28, 1976. He batted both ways and threw right-handed.

Batting, season by season

YearTeam GABR H2B3B HRRBIBB SOSBAVG
1926 CHW 13147081129 2643 48372824 .274
1927 CHW 11236545104 2512 36252415 .285
1928 CHW 943334298 832 24262416 .294
1929 CHW 471271323 500 9735 .181
1930 CHW 31811122 201 54101 .272
1931 BSN/CLE/NYG 962883876 911 2218226 .264
Career 5111664230452 7599 14411711167 .272

On this day & linked events

1899

Born January 5, 1899

Dedham, MA, USA

1976

Died August 28, 1976