Hal Bevan, baseball player, 1952-1961

Hal Bevan

Born: 11/15/1930 in New Orleans, LA, USA

Died: 10/5/1968 in New Orleans, LA, USA

MLB Debut: 1952-04-24 | Final Game: 1961-05-13

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 198 lbs

Full name: Harold Joseph Bevan

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Biography

Hal Bevan, born in 1930, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in the major leagues from 1952 until 1961. Primarily playing as a position player, Bevan had a brief yet impactful career, participating in 15 games during his time in the league. He showcased his skills with a batting average of .292, accumulating 7 hits, including 1 home run and 5 runs batted in. His ability on the base paths also contributed to his reputation, as he successfully stole 2 bases. Bevan's career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, marked by the transition from the post-war era to a more competitive landscape. While his playing time was limited, his offensive contributions were significant relative to his opportunities, illustrating the potential that could emerge from players of his era. As a player who experienced the dynamics of the game during the early 1950s, Bevan remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, highlighting the diverse paths players took to reach the major leagues.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
15 24 2 7 0 0 1 5 2 0 3 0.292 0.292 0.417 0.708 0.0

Career AVG .292 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — +13.7% above league average.

Career OBP .292 vs. league average .329 across their career seasons — 11.3% below league average.

Career SLG .417 vs. league average .388 across their career seasons — +7.3% above league average.

Career OPS 0.708 vs. league average 0.717 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
1952 BOS AL 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1952 PHA AL 8 17 1 6 0 0 0 4 2 0 1 0.353 — — — — 0.0
1955 KC1 AL 3 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1961 CIN NL 3 3 1 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 2 0.333 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
3B 8 0 6 9 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1952 BOS 3B 1 0 0 0 0 0
1952 PHA 3B 6 0 5 9 0 0
1955 KC1 3B 1 0 1 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Third Base 8