Ron Hansen, baseball player, 106 home runs, 1958-1972

Ron Hansen

Born: 4/5/1938 in Oxford, NE, USA

MLB Debut: 1958-04-15 | Final Game: 1972-06-20

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Ronald Lavern Hansen

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Biography

Ron Hansen, born in 1938, was a notable professional baseball player whose career spanned from 1958 until 1972. Primarily recognized for his contributions as a position player, Hansen played in a total of 1,384 games. Over the course of his career, he amassed 1,007 hits, including 106 home runs and 501 runs batted in (RBIs), while finishing with a batting average of .234. His playing style was characterized by solid defensive skills and an ability to contribute offensively, traits that made him a valuable asset to his teams. Hansen's impact on the game was marked by his recognition as a two-time All-Star and his accolades as a Rookie of the Year, which underscored his potential and performance early in his career. Despite playing during an era marked by a shifting landscape in Major League Baseball, Hansen carved out a reputable place in history. He was known for his versatility on the field and his contributions to the teams he played for, leaving a legacy that resonates with baseball historians and fans alike.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
1384 4311 446 1007 156 17 106 501 9 551 643 0.234 0.320 0.351 0.672 -236.4

Career AVG .234 vs. league average .250 across their career seasons — 6.4% below league average.

Career OBP .320 vs. league average .316 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .351 vs. league average .375 across their career seasons — 6.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.672 vs. league average 0.691 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
1958 BAL AL 12 19 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 7 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1959 BAL AL 2 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1960 BAL AL 153 530 72 135 22 5 22 86 3 69 94 0.255 .255 (avg) .323 (+5%) .387 (+13%) .711 (+10%) 1113.9
1961 BAL AL 155 533 51 132 13 2 12 51 1 66 96 0.248 .258 (-4%) .328 (avg) .399 (-13%) .727 (-7%) -625.7
1962 BAL AL 71 196 12 34 7 0 3 17 0 30 36 0.173 .257 (-33%) .326 (-11%) .393 (-35%) .719 (-24%) -780.8
1963 CHW AL 144 482 55 109 17 2 13 67 1 78 74 0.226 .246 (-8%) .308 (+7%) .371 (-6%) .680 (avg) 214.6
1964 CHW AL 158 575 85 150 25 3 20 68 1 73 73 0.261 .250 (+4%) .312 (+11%) .377 (+11%) .690 (+11%) 1393.3
1965 CHW AL 162 587 61 138 23 4 11 66 1 60 73 0.235 .245 (-4%) .310 (-2%) .371 (-7%) .682 (-5%) -579.7
1966 CHW AL 23 74 3 13 1 0 0 4 0 15 10 0.176 .248 (-29%) .309 (+4%) .376 (-50%) .685 (-25%) -220.7
1967 CHW AL 157 498 35 116 20 0 8 51 0 64 51 0.233 .242 (-4%) .306 (+3%) .357 (-10%) .663 (-4%) -218.3
1968 WS2 AL 86 275 28 51 12 0 8 28 0 35 49 0.185 .236 (-22%) .298 (-6%) .340 (-7%) .638 (-6%) -242.7
1968 CHW AL 40 87 7 20 3 0 1 4 0 11 12 0.230 .236 (-3%) .298 (+6%) .340 (-12%) .638 (-4%) -242.7
1969 CHW AL 85 185 15 48 6 1 2 22 2 18 25 0.259 .248 (+5%) .320 (+2%) .369 (-9%) .689 (-4%) -106.1
1970 NYY AL 59 91 13 27 4 0 4 14 0 19 9 0.297 .253 (+17%) .325 (+29%) .385 (+23%) .711 (+25%) 486.7
1971 NYY AL 61 145 6 30 3 0 2 20 0 9 27 0.207 .249 (-17%) .316 (-23%) .365 (-26%) .682 (-25%) -656.8
1972 KCR AL 16 30 2 4 0 0 0 2 0 3 6 0.133 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 21 17 151 11 2 14
2B 47 31 90 87 6 27
3B 86 63 57 158 13 20
SS 1143 1095 2011 3503 185 722

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1958 BAL SS 12 5 10 23 2 4
1959 BAL SS 2 2 2 6 1 1
1960 BAL SS 153 149 325 456 29 110
1961 BAL 2B 7 5 16 23 1 8
1961 BAL SS 149 145 256 437 30 110
1962 BAL SS 64 59 114 159 10 37
1963 CHA SS 144 140 247 483 13 95
1964 CHA SS 158 158 292 514 21 105
1965 CHA 2B 1 0 0 0 0 0
1965 CHA SS 161 161 287 527 26 97
1966 CHA SS 23 23 49 73 7 17
1967 CHA SS 157 151 243 482 27 91
1968 WS2 3B 5 5 8 11 2 3
1968 WS2 SS 81 77 137 256 15 45
1968 CHA 2B 2 1 2 1 0 0
1968 CHA 3B 29 18 20 51 3 4
1968 CHA SS 7 4 3 17 1 2
1969 CHA 1B 21 17 151 11 2 14
1969 CHA 2B 26 16 44 44 3 12
1969 CHA 3B 7 4 7 14 2 1
1969 CHA SS 8 5 14 14 1 1
1970 NYA 2B 1 1 0 2 0 0
1970 NYA 3B 11 8 5 16 0 1
1970 NYA SS 15 11 20 39 1 6
1971 NYA 2B 9 8 28 17 2 7
1971 NYA 3B 30 24 16 51 6 9
1971 NYA SS 3 2 8 4 0 0
1972 KCA 2B 1 0 0 0 0 0
1972 KCA 3B 4 4 1 15 0 2
1972 KCA SS 6 3 4 13 1 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 21
Second Base 46
Third Base 86
Shortstop 1144

Awards & Honors

Year Award Notes
1960 Rookie of the Year
1960 TSN Rookie of the Year

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
1967 Most Valuable Player AL 14th 13.0 280 0
1965 Most Valuable Player AL 17th 7.0 280 0
1964 Most Valuable Player AL 16th 10.0 280 0
1960 Most Valuable Player AL 5th 110.0 336 1
1960 Rookie of the Year AL 1st 22.0 24 22