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Kent Hadley

Kent Hadley Notable

b. December 17, 1934 · Kansas City Athletics 1958–1959, New York Yankees 1960

Kent Hadley divided three seasons between two clubs as a first baseman: the Kansas City Athletics from 1958, then the New York Yankees through 1960.

Across 171 games he batted .242, with 88 hits and 49 runs. He finished with 14 home runs, 13 doubles and 1 stolen base.

He played 121 games at first base, with 776 putouts and 9 errors. He turned 77 double plays.

He was born in Pocatello, ID, USA on December 17, 1934, and died on March 10, 2005. He batted left-handed and threw left-handed.

Batting, season by season

YearTeam GABR H2B3B HRRBIBB SOSBAVG
1958 KCA 31112 000 0040 .182
1959 KCA 1132884073 11110 3924741 .253
1960 NYY 5564813 204 116190 .203
Career 1713634988 13114 5030971 .242

On this day & linked events

1934

Born December 17, 1934

Pocatello, ID, USA

2005

Died March 10, 2005

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