Ed Hanyzewski, baseball player, 1942-1946

Ed Hanyzewski

Born: 9/18/1920 in Union Mills, IN, USA

Died: 10/8/1991 in Fargo, ND, USA

MLB Debut: 1942-05-12 | Final Game: 1946-09-26

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 200 lbs

Full name: Edward Michael Hanyzewski

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Biography

Ed Hanyzewski was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1942 to 1946. Born in 1920, Hanyzewski made his mark in Major League Baseball during a challenging era marked by the Second World War, when many players were drafted into military service. Throughout his career, he showcased his talent on the mound, finishing with a record of 12-13 and an earned run average (ERA) of 3.3. His ability to strike out batters was notable, as he accumulated a total of 81 strikeouts during his time in the league. Hanyzewski's playing style was characterized by his competitive spirit and dedication to the game, traits that were essential during the tumultuous years of his career. Although he did not record any saves, his contributions to his teams were vital in an era when pitching depth was crucial. His performances reflected the resilience of players who continued to excel on the field despite the challenges of their times, leaving a lasting impression on the sport.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
12 13 58 25 6 0 0 218.0 213 80 11 79 81 3.30 0

Career ERA 3.30 vs. league average 3.58 across their career seasons — 7.7% better 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
1942 CHC NL 1 1 6 1 0 0 0 19.0 17 8 8 6 3.79 3.57 (-6%) -
1943 CHC NL 8 7 33 16 3 0 0 130.0 120 37 45 55 2.56 3.50 (+27%) -
1944 CHC NL 2 5 14 7 3 0 0 58.3 61 29 20 19 4.47 3.57 (-25%) -
1945 CHC NL 0 0 2 1 0 0 0 4.7 7 3 1 0 5.79 — -
1946 CHC NL 1 0 3 0 0 0 0 6.0 8 3 5 1 4.50 — -

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
58 65 2 4 0 0 0 4 0 4 21 0.062 0.116 0.062 0.177 0.0

Career AVG .062 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — 76.1% below league average.

Career OBP .116 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — 64.5% below league average.

Career SLG .062 vs. league average .353 across their career seasons — 82.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.177 vs. league average 0.680 across their career seasons — 73.9% 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
1942 CHC NL 6 5 0 1 0 0 0 2 0 0 2 0.200 — — — — 0.0
1943 CHC NL 33 41 0 2 0 0 0 1 0 0 13 0.049 — — — — 0.0
1944 CHC NL 14 17 2 1 0 0 0 1 0 3 5 0.059 — — — — 0.0
1945 CHC NL 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1946 CHC NL 3 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
P 58 0 15 67 2 3

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1942 CHN P 6 0 1 5 0 0
1943 CHN P 33 0 10 33 1 2
1944 CHN P 14 0 2 26 0 1
1945 CHN P 2 0 0 2 1 0
1946 CHN P 3 0 2 1 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 58