Carroll Hardy

Born: 5/18/1933 in Sturgis, SD, USA

Died: 8/9/2020 in Highlands Ranch, CO, USA

MLB Debut: 1958-04-15 | Final Game: 1967-09-27

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Carroll William Hardy

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Biography

Carroll Hardy was a professional baseball player who played in Major League Baseball from 1958 to 1967. Born in 1933, Hardy was known for his versatility as a position player, appearing in a total of 433 games throughout his career. He recorded 251 hits, 17 home runs, and 113 RBIs, finishing with a career batting average of .225. While his offensive numbers did not place him among the elite hitters of his time, Hardy contributed to his teams with his ability to get on base and make key plays, particularly as a role player during the era of transition in baseball. Hardy's career spanned a dynamic period in baseball history marked by the integration of players and the evolution of playing styles. His contributions were most notable in the outfield, where he exhibited solid defensive skills. In addition to his time in the major leagues, Hardy also played in the minor leagues, where he honed his craft and showcased his potential. Despite not achieving superstar status, Carroll Hardy remains a respected figure for his dedication to the game and his ability to adapt to the changing landscape of baseball during the late 1950s and 1960s.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
433	1117	172	251	47	10	17	113	13	120	222	0.225	0.302	0.330	0.633	-2031.7

Career AVG .225 vs. league average .253 across their career seasons — 11.1% below league average.

Career OBP .302 vs. league average .319 across their career seasons — 5.2% below league average.

Career SLG .330 vs. league average .383 across their career seasons — 13.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.633 vs. league average 0.702 across their career seasons — 9.9% 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
1958	CLE	AL	27	49	10	10	3	0	1	6	1	6	14	0.204	—	—	—	—	-106.8
1959	CLE	AL	32	53	12	11	1	0	0	2	1	3	7	0.208	.256 (-19%)	.323 (-23%)	.392 (-42%)	.715 (-33%)	-291.1
1960	CLE	AL	29	18	7	2	1	0	0	1	0	2	2	0.111	—	—	—	—	0.0
1960	BOS	AL	73	145	26	34	5	2	2	15	3	17	40	0.234	.255 (-8%)	.323 (-3%)	.387 (-13%)	.711 (-9%)	0.0
1961	BOS	AL	85	281	46	74	20	2	3	36	4	26	53	0.263	.258 (+2%)	.328 (+1%)	.399 (-5%)	.727 (-2%)	-107.8
1962	BOS	AL	115	362	52	78	13	5	8	36	3	54	68	0.215	.257 (-16%)	.326 (-3%)	.393 (-12%)	.719 (-8%)	-497.9
1963	HOU	NL	15	44	5	10	3	0	0	3	1	3	7	0.227	—	—	—	—	0.0
1964	HOU	NL	46	157	13	29	1	1	2	12	0	8	30	0.185	.250 (-26%)	.312 (-26%)	.377 (-36%)	.690 (-31%)	-815.7
1967	MIN	AL	11	8	1	3	0	0	1	2	0	1	1	0.375	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	344	271	645	23	13	5

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1958	CLE	OF	17	11	35	2	0	0
1959	CLE	OF	15	8	41	0	0	0
1960	CLE	OF	17	4	17	0	0	0
1960	BOS	OF	59	35	88	3	3	1
1961	BOS	OF	76	65	142	7	6	3
1962	BOS	OF	105	99	205	7	2	1
1963	HOU	OF	10	10	17	1	1	0
1964	HOU	OF	41	39	100	3	1	0
1967	MIN	OF	4	0	0	0	0	0