Harry Agganis

Born: 4/20/1929 in Lynn, MA, USA

Died: 6/27/1955 in Cambridge, MA, USA

MLB Debut: 1954-04-13 | Final Game: 1955-06-02

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 200 lbs

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Biography

Harry Agganis, born in 1929, was a talented position player who made significant contributions to Major League Baseball during his brief career from 1954 to 1955. Playing primarily for the Boston Red Sox, Agganis showcased his skills over 157 games, where he accumulated 135 hits, 11 home runs, and 67 RBIs, concluding his career with a batting average of .261. Known for his strong hitting and competitive spirit, he also demonstrated speed on the bases with 8 stolen bases, reflecting a well-rounded approach to the game. Agganis's playing career coincided with a transformative era in baseball, characterized by the post-war boom and an increasing emphasis on power hitting. Despite his promising start, which included a solid rookie season, his career was tragically cut short when he passed away in 1955 at the young age of 26. His legacy endures, not only through his on-field accomplishments but also as a symbol of the potential that was lost too soon in the sport. His impact on the Boston baseball community remains significant, as he was a local hero whose story resonates with fans to this day.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
157	517	65	135	23	9	11	67	8	57	67	0.261	0.331	0.404	0.735	40.2

Career AVG .261 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .331 vs. league average .333 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .404 vs. league average .392 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.735 vs. league average 0.725 across their career seasons — near league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1954	BOS	AL	132	434	54	109	13	8	11	57	6	47	57	0.251	.261 (-4%)	.333 (-4%)	.390 (+1%)	.723 (-1%)	-173.3
1955	BOS	AL	25	83	11	26	10	1	0	10	2	10	10	0.313	.258 (+21%)	.332 (+15%)	.393 (+16%)	.726 (+16%)	213.5