Kent Hadley

Born: 12/17/1934 in Pocatello, ID, USA

Died: 3/10/2005 in Pocatello, ID, USA

MLB Debut: 1958-09-14 | Final Game: 1960-08-21

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Kent William Hadley

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Biography

Kent Hadley was a professional baseball player born in 1934, who played as a position player in Major League Baseball from 1958 until 1960. His career, while relatively brief, included appearances in 171 games, during which he showcased his talents primarily as an outfielder. Hadley recorded a total of 88 hits, contributing to his career batting average of .242. He displayed power at the plate with 14 home runs and drove in 50 runs, marking a notable impact during his time on the field. Although he was not known for his speed, he managed to steal one base throughout his career. Hadley played during a transformative period in baseball, as the late 1950s marked the tail end of the golden age of the game, right before the expansion era began. His contributions, though modest in terms of statistical output, reflected the competitive spirit and dedication of players during an era that was increasingly seeing the integration of new talents into the league. After his final game on August 21, 1960, Hadley’s tenure in Major League Baseball came to an end, but he remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
171	363	49	88	13	1	14	50	1	30	97	0.242	0.300	0.399	0.699	-109.8

Career AVG .242 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — 5.5% below league average.

Career OBP .300 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — 7.5% below league average.

Career SLG .399 vs. league average .391 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.699 vs. league average 0.716 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
1958	KC1	AL	3	11	1	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	4	0.182	—	—	—	—	0.0
1959	KC1	AL	113	288	40	73	11	1	10	39	1	24	74	0.253	.256 (-1%)	.323 (-4%)	.392 (+3%)	.715 (avg)	-67.1
1960	NYY	AL	55	64	8	13	2	0	4	11	0	6	19	0.203	.255 (-20%)	.323 (-16%)	.387 (+9%)	.711 (-3%)	-42.7