Pat Hardgrove, baseball player, 1918-1918

Pat Hardgrove

Born: 5/10/1895 in Palmyra, KS, USA

Died: 1/26/1973 in Jackson, MS, USA

MLB Debut: 1918-06-08 | Final Game: 1918-06-13

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 158 lbs

Full name: William Henry Hardgrove

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Biography

Pat Hardgrove was a professional baseball player born in 1895, who played as a position player during a brief career in Major League Baseball. His tenure in the league was notably short, spanning just two games from June 8 to June 13, 1918. Despite the limited opportunity, Hardgrove's time in the majors coincided with a unique period in baseball history, marked by the challenges and changes of World War I and the evolving dynamics of the game in the early 20th century. Throughout his career, Hardgrove faced tough competition and the difficulties that often came with being a player in a league dominated by more established stars. He finished his brief stint with no hits, no home runs, no runs batted in, and a batting average of .0. Although his statistical record may not reflect a lasting impact, Hardgrove's place in the annals of baseball serves as a reminder of the many players whose dreams of success in the majors were often fleeting. His career, although short-lived, contributes to the rich tapestry of baseball history, illustrating the aspirations and challenges faced by players of his era.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .255 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .319 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.645 across their career seasons — 100.0% 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
1918 CHW AL 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Career Games by Position

Position Games