Stan Hack, baseball player, 1932-1947

Stan Hack

Born: 12/6/1909 in Sacramento, CA, USA

Died: 12/15/1979 in Dixon, IL, USA

MLB Debut: 1932-04-12 | Final Game: 1947-09-24

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: Stanley Camfield Hack

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Biography

Stan Hack was born in 1909 and enjoyed a notable career in Major League Baseball from 1932 until his retirement in 1947. Primarily known as a skilled position player, Hack made a significant impact on the game during an era when baseball was evolving in the wake of the Great Depression and World War II. Over the course of his career, he played in 1,938 games, amassing 2,193 hits and posting a commendable batting average of .301. His offensive contributions included 57 home runs and 642 runs batted in, showcasing his ability to combine both contact hitting and power effectively. A five-time All-Star, Hack was recognized for his consistent performance and versatility on the field, often playing third base. He added a dimension to his game with his speed, accumulating 165 stolen bases throughout his career. Hack's playing style was characterized by his keen batting eye and ability to get on base, making him a valuable asset to his teams. His legacy endures as a reflection of the talents that flourished during a transformative period in baseball history, as he navigated the challenges of his time while leaving an indelible mark on the sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
1938 7278 1239 2193 363 81 57 642 165 1092 466 0.301 0.394 0.397 0.791 19584.3

Career AVG .301 vs. league average .268 across their career seasons — +12.4% above league average.

Career OBP .394 vs. league average .335 across their career seasons — +17.6% above league average.

Career SLG .397 vs. league average .378 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.791 vs. league average 0.713 across their career seasons — +10.9% 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
1932 CHC NL 72 178 32 42 5 6 2 19 5 17 16 0.236 .275 (-14%) .335 (-9%) .391 (-7%) .726 (-8%) -274.4
1933 CHC NL 20 60 10 21 3 1 1 2 4 8 3 0.350 .270 (+30%) .329 (+37%) .377 (+28%) .707 (+32%) 364.9
1934 CHC NL 111 402 54 116 16 6 1 21 11 45 42 0.289 .278 (+4%) .340 (+7%) .392 (-7%) .733 (-1%) 55.7
1935 CHC NL 124 427 75 133 23 9 4 64 14 65 17 0.311 .279 (+11%) .342 (+18%) .399 (+9%) .742 (+13%) 1366.5
1936 CHC NL 149 561 102 167 27 4 6 78 17 89 39 0.298 .283 (+5%) .349 (+13%) .404 (-3%) .753 (+5%) 879.4
1937 CHC NL 154 582 106 173 27 6 2 63 16 83 42 0.297 .276 (+7%) .342 (+13%) .398 (-6%) .740 (+3%) 688.6
1938 CHC NL 152 609 109 195 34 11 4 67 16 94 39 0.320 .272 (+17%) .341 (+20%) .392 (+10%) .734 (+15%) 2185.4
1939 CHC NL 156 641 112 191 28 6 8 56 17 65 35 0.298 .274 (+9%) .342 (+7%) .393 (+1%) .735 (+4%) 589.9
1940 CHC NL 149 603 101 191 38 6 8 40 21 75 24 0.317 .267 (+19%) .335 (+18%) .387 (+13%) .722 (+15%) 2100.4
1941 CHC NL 151 586 111 186 33 5 7 45 10 99 40 0.317 .262 (+21%) .332 (+25%) .373 (+14%) .705 (+20%) 2741.3
1942 CHC NL 140 553 91 166 36 3 6 39 9 94 40 0.300 .253 (+18%) .323 (+24%) .349 (+17%) .672 (+20%) 2517.2
1943 CHC NL 144 533 78 154 24 4 3 35 5 82 27 0.289 .255 (+13%) .324 (+18%) .346 (+6%) .671 (+12%) 1495.9
1944 CHC NL 98 383 65 108 16 1 3 32 5 53 21 0.282 .261 (+8%) .325 (+13%) .357 (-1%) .683 (+6%) 573.9
1945 CHC NL 150 597 110 193 29 7 2 43 12 99 30 0.323 .260 (+24%) .328 (+28%) .354 (+14%) .683 (+21%) 2899.8
1946 CHC NL 92 323 55 92 13 4 0 26 3 83 32 0.285 .256 (+11%) .328 (+31%) .358 (-2%) .687 (+14%) 1277.7
1947 CHC NL 76 240 28 65 11 2 0 12 0 41 19 0.271 .262 (+3%) .336 (+12%) .376 (-11%) .712 (avg) 122.2

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
18 69 6 24 5 1 0 5 7 6 0.348

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1945 WS CHN 7 30 1 11 3 0 0 4 4 2 0.367
1938 WS CHN 4 17 3 8 1 0 0 1 1 2 0.471
1935 WS CHN 6 22 2 5 1 1 0 0 2 2 0.227
1932 WS CHN 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 47 0 367 33 5 43
3B 1836 0 1944 3494 246 255

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1932 CHN 3B 51 0 36 90 12 5
1933 CHN 3B 17 0 19 40 1 8
1934 CHN 3B 109 0 102 198 16 10
1935 CHN 1B 7 0 66 7 1 5
1935 CHN 3B 111 0 87 237 20 21
1936 CHN 1B 11 0 104 8 0 15
1936 CHN 3B 140 0 121 202 17 13
1937 CHN 1B 4 0 21 4 1 5
1937 CHN 3B 150 0 151 247 13 25
1938 CHN 3B 152 0 178 300 23 26
1939 CHN 3B 156 0 177 278 21 15
1940 CHN 1B 1 0 7 2 0 0
1940 CHN 3B 148 0 175 302 23 27
1941 CHN 1B 1 0 1 0 0 0
1941 CHN 3B 150 0 138 295 21 22
1942 CHN 3B 139 0 154 261 15 21
1943 CHN 3B 136 0 149 264 17 11
1944 CHN 1B 18 0 130 10 2 16
1944 CHN 3B 75 0 96 164 17 7
1945 CHN 1B 5 0 38 2 1 2
1945 CHN 3B 146 0 195 312 13 27
1946 CHN 3B 90 0 102 168 9 6
1947 CHN 3B 66 0 64 136 8 11

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 47
Third Base 1835

Awards & Honors

Year Award Notes
1942 TSN All-Star 3B
1941 TSN All-Star 3B
1940 TSN All-Star 3B
1938 Baseball Magazine All-Star 3B
1936 Baseball Magazine All-Star 3B
1936 Baseball Magazine All-Star 3B

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
1945 Most Valuable Player NL 11th 42.0 336 0
1944 Most Valuable Player NL 26th 2.0 336 0
1943 Most Valuable Player NL 19th 10.0 336 0
1942 Most Valuable Player NL 20th 11.0 336 0
1941 Most Valuable Player NL 12th 26.0 336 0
1940 Most Valuable Player NL 8th 61.0 336 0
1939 Most Valuable Player NL 15th 17.0 336 0
1938 Most Valuable Player NL 7th 87.0 336 0