Snipe Hansen, baseball player, 1930-1935

Snipe Hansen

Born: 2/21/1907 in Chicago, IL, USA

Died: 9/11/1978 in Chicago, IL, USA

MLB Debut: 1930-07-05 | Final Game: 1935-07-13

Bats: B | Throws: L | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 195 lbs

Full name: Roy Emil Frederick Hansen

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Biography

Snipe Hansen, born in 1907, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1930 until his final game on July 13, 1935. Known for his gritty determination on the mound, Hansen played during an era of significant transition in Major League Baseball, where the game was moving towards a more offense-driven style. Over the course of his career, he compiled a record of 22 wins and 45 losses, with an earned run average (ERA) of 5.01. Hansen recorded a total of 176 strikeouts and notched 6 saves, showcasing his ability to contribute to his team's efforts in various situations. Although Hansen's career statistics reflect the challenges of his era, his contributions to the game were noteworthy. He was part of a generation of players who laid the groundwork for future pitching styles, adapting to the evolving strategies of the game. Despite not achieving overwhelming statistical success, Hansen's perseverance and competitive spirit earned him a place in baseball history, as he navigated the competitive landscape of the 1930s. His legacy lives on as a representation of the many players who shaped the early years of modern baseball.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
22 45 155 71 19 2 6 625.7 783 348 50 194 176 5.01 0

Career ERA 5.01 vs. league average 4.29 across their career seasons — 16.6% 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
1930 PHI NL 0 7 22 9 1 0 0 84.3 123 63 38 25 6.72 4.80 (-40%) -1869.0
1932 PHI NL 10 10 39 23 5 0 2 191.0 215 79 51 56 3.72 4.13 (+10%) -965.1
1933 PHI NL 6 14 32 22 8 0 1 168.3 199 83 30 47 4.44 3.86 (-15%) -127.8
1934 PHI NL 6 12 50 16 5 2 3 151.0 194 91 61 40 5.42 4.29 (-26%) -3751.2
1935 PHI NL 0 1 2 1 0 0 0 4.3 8 6 5 0 12.46 — 0.0
1935 SLA AL 0 1 10 0 0 0 0 26.7 44 26 9 8 8.78 4.35 (-102%) -230.1

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
156 200 10 31 3 0 0 8 0 7 53 0.155 0.184 0.170 0.354 -1142.8

Career AVG .155 vs. league average .280 across their career seasons — 44.6% below league average.

Career OBP .184 vs. league average .341 across their career seasons — 46.1% below league average.

Career SLG .170 vs. league average .399 across their career seasons — 57.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.354 vs. league average 0.740 across their career seasons — 52.2% 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
1930 PHI NL 22 27 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 2 9 0.111 — — — — 0.0
1932 PHI NL 39 63 5 8 1 0 0 2 0 3 19 0.127 .275 (-54%) .335 (-50%) .391 (-64%) .726 (-57%) -622.8
1933 PHI NL 33 58 3 9 1 0 0 3 0 0 9 0.155 .270 (-43%) .329 (-53%) .377 (-54%) .707 (-54%) -519.9
1934 PHI NL 50 43 2 10 1 0 0 3 0 2 15 0.233 — — — — 0.0
1935 PHI NL 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1935 SLA AL 10 7 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.143 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 155 0 18 126 8 4

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1930 PHI P 22 0 2 16 2 0
1932 PHI P 39 0 9 32 1 0
1933 PHI P 32 0 5 34 4 1
1934 PHI P 50 0 2 39 0 3
1935 PHI P 2 0 0 1 0 0
1935 SLA P 10 0 0 4 1 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 155