Hank Arft

Born: 1/28/1922 in Manchester, MO, USA

Died: 12/14/2002 in St. Louis, MO, USA

MLB Debut: 1948-07-27 | Final Game: 1952-05-23

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Henry Irven Arft

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Biography

Hank Arft was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball during the early 1950s. Born in 1922, he played primarily as a position player from his debut on April 20, 1948, until his retirement on May 23, 1952. Over the course of his career, Arft appeared in 300 games and recorded a total of 229 hits, achieving a batting average of .253. He demonstrated his power at the plate by hitting 13 home runs and driving in 118 runs, while also showcasing his speed on the bases with 8 stolen bases. Arft's career unfolded during a transitional period in baseball, as the sport was evolving both in terms of player demographics and playing styles, following the integration of the game in the late 1940s. Although his tenure was relatively short, Arft's contributions to his teams reflected the competitive spirit of the post-war era, as players sought to establish themselves in a game that was rapidly changing. His ability to combine hitting with base running made him a valuable asset, even as he navigated the challenges of a league filled with emerging talent.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
300	906	116	229	46	13	13	118	8	137	133	0.253	0.352	0.375	0.727	229.1

Career AVG .253 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .352 vs. league average .339 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .375 vs. league average .384 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.727 vs. league average 0.723 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
1948	SLA	AL	69	248	25	59	10	3	5	38	1	45	43	0.238	.263 (-10%)	.340 (+4%)	.379 (-4%)	.719 (avg)	74.4
1949	SLA	AL	6	5	1	1	1	0	0	2	0	0	1	0.200	—	—	—	—	0.0
1950	SLA	AL	98	280	45	75	16	4	1	32	3	46	48	0.268	.265 (+1%)	.346 (+8%)	.401 (-9%)	.747 (-1%)	41.4
1951	SLA	AL	112	345	44	90	16	5	7	42	4	41	34	0.261	.260 (avg)	.336 (+1%)	.385 (+3%)	.721 (+2%)	113.2
1952	SLA	AL	15	28	1	4	3	1	0	4	0	5	7	0.143	—	—	—	—	0.0