Don Hanski

Born: 2/27/1916 in La Porte, IN, USA

Died: 9/2/1957 in Worth, IL, USA

MLB Debut: 1943-05-06 | Final Game: 1944-05-13

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Donald Thomas Hanski

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Biography

Don Hanski was a professional baseball player who played as a position player in the early 1940s. Born in 1916, he made his mark in Major League Baseball during a brief but notable career that spanned from 1943 to 1944. Hanski played a total of 11 games, during which he recorded 5 hits and drove in 2 runs, finishing his career with a batting average of .227. Although he did not hit any home runs and did not steal any bases, his contributions to his team during World War II were significant in an era when many athletes were serving in the military. Hanski's time in the majors came during a challenging period for baseball, as the league adapted to the loss of many players who were enlisted in the armed forces. Despite a limited playing career, Hanski's experience reflects the resilience of the sport and its players during wartime. After his final game on May 13, 1944, he transitioned away from professional play, but his brief stint in the big leagues remains a testament to the diverse backgrounds and stories that contribute to the rich tapestry of baseball history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
0	0	3	0	0	0	0	4.0	6	4	0	3	0	9.00	0

Career ERA 9.00 vs. league average 3.54 across their career seasons — 154.4% 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
1943	CHW	AL	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	1.0	1	0	1	0	0.00	—	-
1944	CHW	AL	0	0	2	0	0	0	0	3.0	5	4	2	0	12.00	—	-

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
11	22	1	5	1	0	0	2	0	0	5	0.227	0.227	0.273	0.500	0.0

Career AVG .227 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — 12.1% below league average.

Career OBP .227 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — 30.2% below league average.

Career SLG .273 vs. league average .352 across their career seasons — 22.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.500 vs. league average 0.677 across their career seasons — 26.2% 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
1943	CHW	AL	9	21	1	5	1	0	0	2	0	0	5	0.238	—	—	—	—	0.0
1944	CHW	AL	2	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	5	0	37	3	2	5
P	3	0	0	0	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	PO	A	E	DP
1943	CHA	1B	5	37	3	2	5
1943	CHA	P	1	0	0	0	0
1944	CHA	P	2	0	0	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	3
First Base	5