Hardin Cathey

Born: 7/6/1919 in Burns, TN, USA

Died: 7/27/1997 in Nashville, TN, USA

MLB Debut: 1942-04-16 | Final Game: 1942-06-11

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Hardin Abner Cathey

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Biography

Hardin Cathey was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1919, who played in the Major Leagues during a brief but notable career that spanned from April 16, 1942, to June 11, 1942. He made his mark in a challenging era for baseball, as the nation was embroiled in World War II, which significantly impacted player availability and team rosters. Cathey's professional journey culminated in a record of 1-1, with an earned run average (ERA) of 7.42 and a total of 8 strikeouts over the course of his short tenure in the league. Although his statistics might not reflect a long-lasting career, Cathey's contributions to the game during a tumultuous time in American history showcased the resilience and determination of baseball players of his era. With no saves recorded, he primarily served in a starting or relief capacity, navigating the challenges of pitching amidst the backdrop of wartime America. His time in the majors may have been limited, but Hardin Cathey remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, representing a generation of athletes who played under unique circumstances.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
1	1	12	2	0	0	0	30.3	44	25	1	16	8	7.42	0

Career ERA 7.42 vs. league average 3.57 across their career seasons — 107.9% worse than 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
1942	WSN	AL	1	1	12	2	0	0	0	30.3	44	25	16	8	7.42	3.57 (-108%)	-

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
12	8	1	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.375	0.375	0.375	0.750	0.0

Career AVG .375 vs. league average .253 across their career seasons — +48.0% above league average.

Career OBP .375 vs. league average .323 across their career seasons — +16.0% above league average.

Career SLG .375 vs. league average .350 across their career seasons — +7.2% above league average.

Career OPS 0.750 vs. league average 0.673 across their career seasons — +11.5% above 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
1942	WSN	AL	12	8	1	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.375	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	12	0	0	5	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1942	WS1	P	12	0	0	5	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	12