Truck Hannah

Born: 6/5/1889 in Larimore, ND, USA

Died: 4/27/1982 in Fountain Valley, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1918-04-15 | Final Game: 1920-09-29

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: James Harrison Hannah

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Biography

Truck Hannah was a professional baseball player born in 1889, who played in the major leagues primarily during the 1918 to 1920 seasons. Known for his versatility as a position player, Hannah appeared in 244 games throughout his career, where he recorded 173 hits and achieved a batting average of .235. His offensive contributions included 5 home runs and 66 runs batted in (RBIs), showcasing his ability to drive in runs and support his team's efforts. Hannah's career unfolded during a transformative era in baseball, shortly after World War I and on the cusp of significant changes in the sport. While he may not have been a household name, his presence on the field contributed to the development of the game during a period characterized by evolving playing styles and strategies. With 7 stolen bases to his credit, Hannah demonstrated a degree of speed and agility, complementing his hitting skills. His legacy, though modest in statistical terms, reflects the perseverance and dedication of players during the early years of the 20th century.

Negro Leagues Career Statistics

Batting

PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	SB	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
3.0	3.0	0	2.0	0	0	0	1.0	0	0	0	0.667	0.667	0.667	1.334

Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Batting

Season	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	SB	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
1935	3.0	3.0	0	2.0	0	0	0	1.0	0	0	0	0.667	0.667	0.667	1.334

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
244	736	62	173	25	4	5	66	7	97	79	0.235	0.331	0.300	0.631	-410.0

Career AVG .235 vs. league average .264 across their career seasons — 11.0% below league average.

Career OBP .331 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .300 vs. league average .348 across their career seasons — 13.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.631 vs. league average 0.673 across their career seasons — 6.2% 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
1918	NYY	AL	90	250	24	55	6	0	2	21	5	51	25	0.220	.255 (-14%)	.318 (+13%)	.326 (-18%)	.645 (-3%)	192.4
1919	NYY	AL	75	227	14	54	8	3	1	20	0	22	19	0.238	.262 (-9%)	.322 (-3%)	.347 (-10%)	.670 (-7%)	-226.1
1920	NYY	AL	79	259	24	64	11	1	2	25	2	24	35	0.247	.271 (-9%)	.331 (-6%)	.363 (-12%)	.694 (-9%)	-376.3