Bud Hardin

Born: 6/14/1922 in Shelby, NC, USA

Died: 7/28/1997 in Rancho Santa Fe, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1952-04-15 | Final Game: 1952-05-01

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 165 lbs

Full name: William Edgar Hardin

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Biography

Bud Hardin, born in 1922, was a professional baseball player who played as a position player during the early 1950s. His Major League Baseball career was brief, spanning from April 15 to May 1 in 1952, during a time when the game was transitioning into a new era of athleticism and strategy. Hardin appeared in just three games, a testament to the competitive landscape of the sport, where many aspiring players vied for limited opportunities. Throughout his short stint in the majors, Hardin recorded one hit, finishing with a batting average of .143. While he did not hit any home runs or drive in runs, his presence on the field contributed to the rich tapestry of baseball history. Players like Hardin, though often overshadowed by more prominent stars, played crucial roles in their teams and embodied the spirit of perseverance that characterized many athletes of that time. His career, though ephemeral, remains a part of the narrative of the game and reflects the challenges faced by players during a period marked by fierce competition and the evolution of baseball into a more dynamic sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
3	7	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.143	0.143	0.143	0.286	0.0

Career AVG .143 vs. league average .253 across their career seasons — 43.5% below league average.

Career OBP .143 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — 56.3% below league average.

Career SLG .143 vs. league average .370 across their career seasons — 61.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.286 vs. league average 0.696 across their career seasons — 59.0% 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
1952	CHC	NL	3	7	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.143	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2B	1	0	4	1	0	0
SS	2	0	2	3	0	1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1952	CHN	2B	1	0	4	1	0	0
1952	CHN	SS	2	0	2	3	0	1

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Second Base	1
Shortstop	2