Vern Handrahan

Born: 11/27/1936 in Charlottetown, PE, CAN

Died: 11/2/2016 in Charlottetown, PE, CAN

MLB Debut: 1964-04-14 | Final Game: 1966-09-21

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: James Vernon Handrahan

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Biography

Vern Handrahan, born in 1936, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned from 1964 to 1966. Primarily positioned as a position player, Handrahan played a total of 34 games in Major League Baseball. Throughout his brief career, he recorded 2 hits, resulting in a batting average of .167. While he did not hit any home runs or drive in runs, his perseverance and dedication to the game during a competitive era are noteworthy. Handrahan's time in the majors coincided with a transitional period in baseball, as the game was evolving both in terms of playing style and player dynamics. Although his statistical contributions were modest, his presence on the field during the mid-1960s remains a testament to the countless players who pursued their dreams in the big leagues, often facing fierce competition and limited opportunities. After his final game on September 21, 1966, Handrahan retired from professional baseball, leaving behind a legacy enriched by the spirit of the game.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
0	2	34	2	0	0	1	61.0	53	36	14	40	36	5.31	0

Career ERA 5.31 vs. league average 3.55 across their career seasons — 49.6% 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
1964	KC1	AL	0	1	18	1	0	0	0	35.7	33	24	25	18	6.06	3.58 (-69%)	-3203.4
1966	KC1	AL	0	1	16	1	0	0	1	25.3	20	12	15	18	4.26	3.52 (-21%)	-1320.1

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
34	12	1	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	5	0.167	0.167	0.167	0.333	0.0

Career AVG .167 vs. league average .250 across their career seasons — 33.2% below league average.

Career OBP .167 vs. league average .311 across their career seasons — 46.4% below league average.

Career SLG .167 vs. league average .377 across their career seasons — 55.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.333 vs. league average 0.688 across their career seasons — 51.6% below 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
1964	KC1	AL	18	9	1	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	3	0.222	—	—	—	—	0.0
1966	KC1	AL	16	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	34	2	3	10	0	2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1964	KC1	P	18	1	1	6	0	1
1966	KC1	P	16	1	2	4	0	1

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	34