Fred Haney, baseball player, 1922-1929

Fred Haney

Born: 4/25/1896 in Albuquerque, NM, USA

Died: 11/9/1977 in Beverly Hills, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1922-04-18 | Final Game: 1929-05-07

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'6" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: Fred Girard Haney

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Biography

Fred Haney, born in 1896, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned from 1922 to 1929. Primarily known as a position player, Haney made a significant impact during the early years of Major League Baseball, a period marked by the transition from the deadball era to a more offensive style of play. Over the course of his career, he appeared in 622 games, recording 544 hits and achieving a batting average of .275. His offensive contributions included 8 home runs and 228 runs batted in, showcasing his ability to drive in runs and support his team's scoring efforts. Haney was also known for his speed on the bases, as evidenced by his 51 stolen bases. His well-rounded skill set made him a valuable asset to the teams he played for during his tenure, as he combined solid hitting with a knack for base running. Although he may not be as widely recognized as some of his contemporaries, Haney's contributions to the game during the late 1920s remain a relevant part of baseball history, reflecting the evolving dynamics of the sport during a pivotal time. He retired from professional play in 1929, leaving behind a legacy that highlights the era's blend of emerging talent and foundational strategies in baseball.

Negro Leagues Career Statistics

Batting

PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO SB BA OBP SLG OPS
124.0 107.0 11.0 29.0 4.0 1.0 0 5.0 14.0 2.0 9.0 0.271 0.358 0.327 0.685

Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Batting

Season PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO SB BA OBP SLG OPS
1925 14.0 10.0 1.0 2.0 1.0 0 0 3.0 3.0 1.0 0 0.200 0.357 0.300 0.657
1926 5.0 5.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
1927 12.0 11.0 0 2.0 0 0 0 0 1.0 0 0 0.182 0.250 0.182 0.432
1928 5.0 5.0 0 1.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.200 0.200 0.200 0.400
1929 27.0 21.0 4.0 7.0 1.0 1.0 0 0 5.0 0 3.0 0.333 0.462 0.476 0.938
1930 16.0 13.0 2.0 7.0 2.0 0 0 2.0 2.0 0 0 0.538 0.625 0.692 1.317
1931 9.0 9.0 0 2.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.222 0.222 0.222 0.444
1934 19.0 18.0 2.0 3.0 0 0 0 0 1.0 1.0 3.0 0.167 0.211 0.167 0.378
1935 17.0 15.0 2.0 5.0 0 0 0 0 2.0 0 3.0 0.333 0.412 0.333 0.745

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
622 1977 338 544 66 21 8 228 51 282 123 0.275 0.368 0.342 0.710 -496.5

Career AVG .275 vs. league average .284 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .368 vs. league average .347 across their career seasons — +6.2% above league average.

Career SLG .342 vs. league average .397 across their career seasons — 14.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.710 vs. league average 0.745 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
1922 DET AL 81 213 41 75 7 4 0 25 3 32 14 0.352 .285 (+23%) .345 (+27%) .397 (+6%) .743 (+16%) 798.2
1923 DET AL 142 503 85 142 13 4 4 67 13 45 23 0.282 .282 (avg) .344 (+1%) .390 (-11%) .734 (-5%) -439.4
1924 DET AL 86 256 54 79 11 1 1 30 7 39 13 0.309 .283 (+9%) .345 (+16%) .389 (-5%) .734 (+5%) 403.6
1925 DET AL 114 398 84 111 15 3 0 40 11 66 29 0.279 .288 (-3%) .349 (+10%) .407 (-19%) .756 (-5%) -147.5
1926 BOS AL 138 462 47 102 15 7 0 52 13 74 28 0.221 .279 (-21%) .345 (-5%) .390 (-27%) .735 (-17%) -1409.5
1927 BOS AL 47 116 23 32 4 1 3 12 4 25 14 0.276 .282 (-2%) .344 (+17%) .392 (+3%) .736 (+10%) 298.1
1927 CHC NL 4 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 298.1
1929 STL NL 10 26 4 3 1 1 0 2 0 1 2 0.115 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 11 0 115 7 2 6
2B 72 0 163 190 16 27
3B 450 0 492 970 79 88
OF 1 0 0 0 0 0
SS 22 0 38 64 7 7

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1922 DET 1B 11 0 115 7 2 6
1922 DET 3B 53 0 43 105 10 11
1922 DET SS 2 0 0 0 0 0
1923 DET 2B 69 0 159 183 16 27
1923 DET 3B 55 0 68 119 9 12
1923 DET SS 16 0 33 54 3 6
1924 DET 2B 3 0 4 7 0 0
1924 DET 3B 59 0 48 146 14 9
1924 DET SS 4 0 5 10 4 1
1925 DET 3B 106 0 115 207 16 22
1926 BOS 3B 137 0 149 322 21 27
1927 BOS 3B 34 0 61 56 8 5
1927 BOS OF 1 0 0 0 0 0
1929 SLN 3B 6 0 8 15 1 2

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 11
Second Base 74
Third Base 454
Shortstop 24
Center Field 1