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Hank Helf Notable

b. August 26, 1913 · Cleveland Indians 1938, 1940, St. Louis Browns 1946

Hank Helf divided nine seasons between two clubs as a catcher: the Cleveland Indians from 1938, then the St. Louis Browns through 1946.

Across 78 games he batted .184, with 36 hits and 18 runs. He finished with 6 home runs and 11 doubles.

He played 75 games behind the plate, with 265 putouts and 12 errors. He turned 8 double plays.

He was born in Austin, TX, USA on August 26, 1913, and died on October 27, 1984. He batted right-handed and threw right-handed.

Batting, season by season

YearTeam GABR H2B3B HRRBIBB SOSBAVG
1938 CLE 61311 000 1110 .077
1940 CLE 1100 000 0000 .000
1946 SLB 711821735 1106 219400 .192
Career 781961836 1106 2210410 .184

On this day & linked events

1913

Born August 26, 1913

Austin, TX, USA

1984

Died October 27, 1984