Travis Hafner

Born: 6/3/1977 in Jamestown, ND, USA

MLB Debut: 2002-08-06 | Final Game: 2013-09-29

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 240 lbs

Full name: Travis Lee Hafner

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Biography

Travis Hafner, born in 1977, was a prominent position player in Major League Baseball who made significant contributions during his career from 2002 to 2013. Known for his powerful left-handed swing, Hafner established himself as a formidable hitter, amassing 1,107 hits over the course of 1,183 games. He recorded 213 home runs and drove in 731 runs, showcasing his ability to produce at the plate and provide crucial offensive support for his teams, particularly during his tenure with the Cleveland Indians. Hafner's career batting average of .273 reflected his consistent hitting ability, while his 11 stolen bases added a layer of versatility to his playing style. Emerging in an era characterized by the long-ball and offensive explosion, Hafner became known for his clutch performances and ability to deliver in high-pressure situations. His contributions to the game left a lasting impact, and he remains a memorable figure in the history of the Indians franchise, embodying the power-hitting prowess that defined the offensive landscape of his time.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
1183	4058	619	1107	250	13	213	731	11	598	976	0.273	0.376	0.498	0.874	15549.2

Career AVG .273 vs. league average .262 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .376 vs. league average .329 across their career seasons — +14.2% above league average.

Career SLG .498 vs. league average .415 across their career seasons — +20.1% above league average.

Career OPS 0.874 vs. league average 0.744 across their career seasons — +17.5% 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
2002	TEX	AL	23	62	6	15	4	1	1	6	0	8	15	0.242	.261 (-7%)	.331 (-1%)	.416 (-7%)	.747 (-4%)	-42.1
2003	CLE	AL	91	291	35	74	19	3	14	40	2	22	81	0.254	.264 (-4%)	.332 (-2%)	.422 (+15%)	.754 (+8%)	385.3
2004	CLE	AL	140	482	96	150	41	3	28	109	3	68	111	0.311	.266 (+17%)	.335 (+22%)	.427 (+36%)	.762 (+30%)	3221.2
2005	CLE	AL	137	486	94	148	42	0	33	108	0	79	123	0.305	.264 (+15%)	.330 (+24%)	.418 (+42%)	.749 (+34%)	3582.9
2006	CLE	AL	129	454	100	140	31	1	42	117	0	100	111	0.308	.269 (+14%)	.336 (+30%)	.431 (+52%)	.768 (+43%)	4416.2
2007	CLE	AL	152	545	80	145	25	2	24	100	1	102	115	0.266	.268 (-1%)	.335 (+15%)	.422 (+7%)	.758 (+10%)	1559.4
2008	CLE	AL	57	198	21	39	10	0	5	24	1	27	55	0.197	.263 (-25%)	.333 (-9%)	.416 (-22%)	.749 (-16%)	-556.6
2009	CLE	AL	94	338	46	92	19	0	16	49	0	41	67	0.272	.262 (+4%)	.332 (+7%)	.417 (+13%)	.750 (+10%)	702.1
2010	CLE	AL	118	396	46	110	29	0	13	50	2	51	94	0.278	.257 (+8%)	.325 (+15%)	.402 (+12%)	.728 (+13%)	1184.7
2011	CLE	AL	94	325	41	91	16	0	13	57	0	36	78	0.280	.255 (+10%)	.320 (+13%)	.399 (+13%)	.719 (+13%)	867.1
2012	CLE	AL	66	219	23	50	6	2	12	34	0	32	47	0.228	.254 (-10%)	.318 (+8%)	.405 (+8%)	.724 (+8%)	410.5
2013	NYY	AL	82	262	31	53	8	1	12	37	2	32	79	0.202	.253 (-20%)	.317 (-5%)	.396 (-5%)	.714 (-5%)	-181.3

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
11	43	6	8	1	0	2	4	7	15	0.186

Playoff Batting by Year

Year	Round	Team	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
2007	ALCS	CLE	7	27	2	4	1	0	1	2	2	12	0.148
2007	ALDS2	CLE	4	16	4	4	0	0	1	2	5	3	0.250

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	72	68	578	40	7	61

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2002	TEX	1B	3	3	7	3	1	0
2003	CLE	1B	42	40	369	18	6	47
2004	CLE	1B	11	10	81	9	0	4
2005	CLE	1B	1	1	6	2	0	0
2006	CLE	1B	4	4	18	4	0	2
2007	CLE	1B	11	10	97	4	0	8

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
First Base	72
Designated Hitter	1043

Awards & Honors

Year	Award	Notes
2006	Player of the Month	August
2006	Player of the Week	Week of 2006-08-05
2005	Player of the Month	June
2005	Player of the Week	Week of 2005-07-09
2005	Player of the Week	Week of 2005-09-24

Salary History

Year	Team	League	Salary
2013	NYA	AL	$2,000,000
2012	CLE	AL	$13,000,000
2011	CLE	AL	$13,000,000
2010	CLE	AL	$11,500,000
2009	CLE	AL	$11,500,000
2008	CLE	AL	$8,050,000
2007	CLE	AL	$4,050,000
2006	CLE	AL	$2,700,000
2005	CLE	AL	$377,400
2004	CLE	AL	$316,300
2003	CLE	AL	$302,200
Total Career Earnings			$66,795,900