Chick Hafey, baseball player, 164 home runs, 1924-1937

Chick Hafey

⭐ Hall of Fame 1971

Born: 2/12/1903 in Berkeley, CA, USA

Died: 7/2/1973 in Calistoga, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1924-08-28 | Final Game: 1937-09-30

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Charles James Hafey

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Biography

Chick Hafey, born in 1903, was a prominent outfielder in Major League Baseball who played from 1924 until 1937. Over the course of his career, he appeared in 1,283 games, compiling a remarkable batting average of .317, which placed him among the elite hitters of his era. Hafey's career totals included 1,466 hits, 164 home runs, and 833 RBIs, showcasing both his power and ability to drive in runs. In addition to his offensive prowess, he displayed speed on the bases, stealing 70 bases throughout his time in the league. His performance earned him a spot on the All-Star team and ultimately led to his induction into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1971. Hafey played during a transformative period in baseball, navigating the sport through the late 1920s and 1930s, an era characterized by the rise of power hitters and the increasing popularity of the game. Known for his powerful left-handed swing and adept fielding skills, he became a key player for the St. Louis Cardinals, contributing to their success during a competitive time in the National League. His legacy endures not only through his impressive statistics but also through his recognition as one of the great players of his generation, leaving an indelible mark on baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
1283 4625 777 1466 341 67 164 833 70 372 477 0.317 0.372 0.526 0.898 18585.0

Career AVG .317 vs. league average .281 across their career seasons — +12.7% above league average.

Career OBP .372 vs. league average .344 across their career seasons — +8.2% above league average.

Career SLG .526 vs. league average .398 across their career seasons — +32.2% above league average.

Career OPS 0.898 vs. league average 0.742 across their career seasons — +21.1% 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
1924 STL NL 24 91 10 23 5 2 2 22 1 4 8 0.253 .283 (-11%) .345 (-16%) .389 (+7%) .734 (-3%) -91.6
1925 STL NL 93 358 36 108 25 2 5 57 3 10 29 0.302 .288 (+5%) .349 (-8%) .407 (+4%) .756 (-2%) -219.7
1926 STL NL 78 225 30 61 19 2 4 38 2 11 36 0.271 .279 (-3%) .345 (-10%) .390 (+9%) .735 (avg) -79.0
1927 STL NL 103 346 62 114 26 5 18 63 12 36 41 0.329 .282 (+17%) .344 (+16%) .392 (+50%) .736 (+34%) 2267.8
1928 STL NL 138 520 101 175 46 6 27 111 8 40 53 0.337 .280 (+20%) .342 (+13%) .395 (+53%) .737 (+34%) 3429.2
1929 STL NL 134 517 101 175 47 9 29 125 7 45 42 0.338 .289 (+17%) .353 (+11%) .415 (+52%) .769 (+33%) 3433.7
1930 STL NL 120 446 108 150 39 12 26 107 12 46 51 0.336 .293 (+14%) .354 (+15%) .429 (+52%) .784 (+35%) 3185.5
1931 STL NL 122 450 94 157 35 8 16 95 11 39 43 0.349 .276 (+26%) .338 (+20%) .388 (+46%) .726 (+34%) 2933.2
1932 CIN NL 83 253 34 87 19 3 2 36 4 22 20 0.344 .275 (+25%) .335 (+20%) .391 (+19%) .726 (+20%) 960.0
1933 CIN NL 144 568 77 172 34 6 7 62 3 40 44 0.303 .270 (+12%) .329 (+6%) .377 (+12%) .707 (+9%) 978.1
1934 CIN NL 140 535 75 157 29 6 18 67 4 52 63 0.293 .278 (+6%) .340 (+6%) .392 (+20%) .733 (+13%) 1411.9
1935 CIN NL 15 59 10 20 6 1 1 9 1 4 5 0.339 .279 (+21%) .342 (+17%) .399 (+32%) .742 (+25%) 240.2
1937 CIN NL 89 257 39 67 11 5 9 41 2 23 42 0.261 .276 (-6%) .342 (-5%) .398 (+12%) .740 (+4%) 135.6

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
23 88 5 18 7 0 0 2 2 19 0.205

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1931 WS SLN 6 24 1 4 0 0 0 0 0 5 0.167
1930 WS SLN 6 22 2 6 5 0 0 2 1 3 0.273
1928 WS SLN 4 15 0 3 0 0 0 0 1 4 0.200
1926 WS SLN 7 27 2 5 2 0 0 0 0 7 0.185

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 1195 0 2527 106 80 23

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1924 SLN OF 24 0 48 3 4 1
1925 SLN OF 88 0 180 9 9 2
1926 SLN OF 64 0 106 6 3 1
1927 SLN OF 94 0 179 19 4 7
1928 SLN OF 133 0 287 13 11 3
1929 SLN OF 130 0 278 8 10 1
1930 SLN OF 116 0 189 11 5 1
1931 SLN OF 118 0 226 4 4 1
1932 CIN OF 65 0 131 5 5 0
1933 CIN OF 144 0 364 16 5 5
1934 CIN OF 140 0 380 7 13 1
1935 CIN OF 15 0 31 0 3 0
1937 CIN OF 64 0 128 5 4 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 788
Center Field 280
Right Field 122

Awards & Honors

Year Award Notes
1931 Baseball Magazine All-Star LF
1930 Baseball Magazine All-Star LF
1929 Baseball Magazine All-Star LF
1928 Baseball Magazine All-Star OF

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
1933 Most Valuable Player NL 25th 1.0 80 0
1931 Most Valuable Player NL 5th 29.0 80 0
1928 Most Valuable Player NL 12th 11.0 80 0
1927 Most Valuable Player NL 26th 1.0 80 0