John Hanna, baseball player, 1884-1884

John Hanna

Born: 11/3/1863 in Philadelphia, PA, USA

Died: 11/7/1930 in Philadelphia, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 1884-05-23 | Final Game: 1884-10-15

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Biography

John Hanna, born in 1863, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned a brief period from May 23, 1884, to October 15, 1884. As a position player, he participated in a total of 45 games during his time in Major League Baseball. Hanna's offensive contributions included 18 hits, resulting in a batting average of .126. Despite not hitting any home runs or driving in runs, he was a part of a transformative era in baseball, which was characterized by its evolving playing styles and strategies. Hanna's career unfolded during a time when baseball was still solidifying its identity as America's pastime, moving beyond the deadball era towards the more dynamic play that would define the sport in the following decades. Although his time in the league was short and his statistical achievements modest, he remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, representing the early days of the game when players were still defining their roles on the field. His legacy, like many players of his time, reflects the challenges and opportunities faced by athletes in the burgeoning world of professional baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
45 143 14 18 2 1 0 0 0 6 0 0.126 0.167 0.154 0.321 -930.2

Career AVG .126 vs. league average .243 across their career seasons — 48.3% below league average.

Career OBP .167 vs. league average .279 across their career seasons — 40.3% below league average.

Career SLG .154 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — 53.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.321 vs. league average 0.606 across their career seasons — 47.1% 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
1884 WS7 AA 23 76 8 5 0 0 0 0 0 6 0 0.066 .243 (-73%) .278 (-52%) .327 (-80%) .606 (-67%) -694.6
1884 RIC AA 22 67 6 13 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0.194 .243 (-20%) .278 (-26%) .327 (-22%) .606 (-24%) -694.6

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
C 39 0 202 69 30 3
OF 6 0 6 4 4 1
SS 1 0 2 4 1 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1884 WS7 C 18 0 94 31 18 1
1884 WS7 OF 6 0 6 4 4 1
1884 RIC C 21 0 108 38 12 2
1884 RIC SS 1 0 2 4 1 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 39
Shortstop 1
Left Field 1
Center Field 1
Right Field 4