John Happenny, baseball player, 1923-1923

John Happenny

Born: 5/18/1901 in Waltham, MA, USA

Died: 12/29/1988 in Coral Springs, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 1923-07-02 | Final Game: 1923-10-06

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 165 lbs

Full name: John Clifford Happenny

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Biography

John Happenny, born in 1901, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned from 1923 to 1923. As a position player, Happenny made a modest impact in the league, participating in 32 games during his tenure. He recorded 19 hits and drove in 10 runs, finishing his career with a batting average of .221. Despite not hitting any home runs or stealing bases, Happenny contributed to his team's offensive efforts during a time when the game was evolving, moving away from the deadball era into a more dynamic style of play. Happenny's career, though brief, reflected the challenges faced by players in the early 20th century, a time when competition was fierce and opportunities were limited. While he may not have achieved the statistical prominence of some of his contemporaries, his journey through the ranks of professional baseball exemplified the dedication and spirit of the game during that era. His legacy, while not widely recognized, remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
32 86 7 19 5 0 0 10 0 3 13 0.221 0.256 0.279 0.535 -412.8

Career AVG .221 vs. league average .283 across their career seasons — 21.9% below league average.

Career OBP .256 vs. league average .345 across their career seasons — 25.8% below league average.

Career SLG .279 vs. league average .390 across their career seasons — 28.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.535 vs. league average 0.735 across their career seasons — 27.2% 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
1923 CHW AL 32 86 7 19 5 0 0 10 0 3 13 0.221 .282 (-22%) .344 (-26%) .390 (-28%) .734 (-27%) -412.8

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 19 0 22 49 4 10
3B 2 0 1 2 1 0
SS 9 0 18 18 3 3

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1923 CHA 2B 19 0 22 49 4 10
1923 CHA 3B 2 0 1 2 1 0
1923 CHA SS 9 0 18 18 3 3

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 20
Third Base 2
Shortstop 8

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Champaign IL 1923