Huck Betts

Born: 2/18/1897 in Millsboro, DE, USA

Died: 6/13/1987 in Millsboro, DE, USA

MLB Debut: 1920-04-26 | Final Game: 1935-09-27

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: Walter McKinley Betts

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Biography

Huck Betts, born in 1897, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1920 until his retirement in 1935. Over the course of his time in Major League Baseball, Betts played for several teams, showcasing his skills on the mound during an era characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a more offense-driven style of play. He finished his career with a record of 61 wins and 68 losses, an earned run average (ERA) of 3.93, and accumulated a total of 323 strikeouts. Betts also demonstrated his ability to close out games, earning 16 saves throughout his career. Known for his competitive spirit and versatility, Betts made significant contributions to his teams, often stepping into critical roles as needed. His performance on the field not only reflected the evolving strategies of pitching during the 1920s and 1930s but also highlighted the importance of strong bullpen support in a game increasingly defined by scoring. Betts' legacy is marked by his resilience and adaptability, making him a notable figure in the history of baseball pitching during a transformative period in the sport.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
61	68	307	125	53	8	16	1366.3	1581	596	83	321	323	3.93	0

Career ERA 3.93 vs. league average 4.10 across their career seasons — near league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1920	PHI	NL	1	1	27	4	1	0	0	88.3	86	35	33	18	3.57	3.45 (-3%)	-1284.6
1921	PHI	NL	3	7	32	2	1	0	4	100.7	141	50	14	28	4.47	4.02 (-11%)	-408.6
1922	PHI	NL	1	0	7	0	0	0	0	15.0	23	16	8	4	9.60	4.18 (-130%)	-1009.1
1923	PHI	NL	2	4	19	4	3	0	1	84.3	100	29	14	18	3.09	4.03 (+23%)	-630.3
1924	PHI	NL	7	10	37	9	2	0	2	144.3	160	69	42	46	4.30	4.13 (-4%)	-517.4
1925	PHI	NL	4	5	35	7	1	0	1	97.3	146	60	38	28	5.55	4.55 (-22%)	-2669.1
1932	BSN	NL	13	11	31	27	16	3	1	221.7	229	69	35	32	2.80	4.13 (+32%)	1665.8
1933	BSN	NL	11	11	35	26	17	2	4	242.0	225	75	55	40	2.79	3.86 (+28%)	701.9
1934	BSN	NL	17	10	40	27	10	2	3	213.0	258	96	42	69	4.06	4.29 (+5%)	264.0
1935	BSN	NL	2	9	44	19	2	1	0	159.7	213	97	40	40	5.47	4.35 (-26%)	561.4

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
311	437	29	86	5	0	0	19	0	25	63	0.197	0.244	0.208	0.452	-1216.5

Career AVG .197 vs. league average .280 across their career seasons — 29.8% below league average.

Career OBP .244 vs. league average .341 across their career seasons — 28.7% below league average.

Career SLG .208 vs. league average .391 across their career seasons — 46.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.452 vs. league average 0.732 across their career seasons — 38.3% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	RBI	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1920	PHI	NL	27	25	2	2	0	0	2	8	0.080	—	—	—	—	0.0
1921	PHI	NL	32	30	2	8	1	0	1	8	0.267	—	—	—	—	0.0
1922	PHI	NL	7	4	1	0	0	0	1	1	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1923	PHI	NL	20	31	0	3	0	0	0	7	0.097	—	—	—	—	0.0
1924	PHI	NL	38	45	7	7	0	2	4	8	0.156	—	—	—	—	0.0
1925	PHI	NL	37	34	5	10	2	6	3	4	0.294	—	—	—	—	0.0
1932	BSN	NL	31	79	5	19	0	3	3	7	0.241	.275 (-13%)	.335 (-20%)	.391 (-39%)	.726 (-30%)	-390.2
1933	BSN	NL	35	76	3	17	1	5	2	7	0.224	.270 (-17%)	.329 (-23%)	.377 (-37%)	.707 (-31%)	-382.7
1934	BSN	NL	40	69	3	13	1	2	6	8	0.188	.278 (-32%)	.340 (-26%)	.392 (-48%)	.733 (-38%)	-443.5
1935	BSN	NL	44	44	1	7	0	1	3	5	0.159	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	307	0	42	327	13	12

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	PO	A	E	DP
1920	PHI	P	27	3	23	1	0
1921	PHI	P	32	4	27	2	1
1922	PHI	P	7	0	2	0	0
1923	PHI	P	19	3	22	1	0
1924	PHI	P	37	5	29	3	0
1925	PHI	P	35	1	30	2	0
1932	BSN	P	31	9	40	0	2
1933	BSN	P	35	5	78	1	6
1934	BSN	P	40	9	36	2	3
1935	BSN	P	44	3	40	1	0