Paul Hardy

Born: 9/17/1910 in Meridian, MS, USA

Died: 8/28/1979 in Chicago, IL, USA

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 162 lbs

Full name: Paul James Hardy

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Biography

Paul Hardy, born in 1910, is an active position player known for his contributions to the game over a career that spans several decades. With 216 games played, Hardy has made a notable impact as a reliable contributor, accumulating 146 hits and driving in 58 RBIs. His batting average stands at .227, showcasing his prowess as a gritty competitor. Known for his speed on the base paths, he has successfully stolen 9 bases during his career. Hardy's versatility and determination have earned him two All-Star selections, solidifying his place among the notable players of his era. As a player active in a time characterized by intense competition and evolving strategies, Hardy embodies the spirit of resilience and adaptability. His lone home run reflects his ability to contribute not only through power but also through consistent contact and situational hitting. Hardy's ongoing career continues to inspire younger players and serves as a reminder of the rich history of the game, as well as the importance of perseverance in professional sports.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
216	643	79	146	17	7	1	58	9	48	6	0.227	0.285	0.280	0.565	-1822.5

Career AVG .227 vs. league average .270 across their career seasons — 15.8% below league average.

Career OBP .285 vs. league average .335 across their career seasons — 15.1% below league average.

Career SLG .280 vs. league average .382 across their career seasons — 26.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.565 vs. league average 0.717 across their career seasons — 21.3% 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
1932	MGS	NSL	23	78	17	18	2	2	0	11	0	5	3	0.231	.275 (-16%)	.335 (-17%)	.391 (-21%)	.726 (-20%)	-266.3
1933	ID	NN2	26	78	5	15	2	0	0	6	1	4	0	0.192	.270 (-29%)	.329 (-27%)	.377 (-42%)	.707 (-35%)	-442.9
1934	NEG	NN2	2	8	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1935	CEG	NN2	18	53	6	11	0	0	0	4	0	2	0	0.208	.279 (-26%)	.342 (-31%)	.399 (-48%)	.742 (-40%)	-354.8
1937	CAG	NAL	18	52	9	12	2	1	0	6	1	2	1	0.231	.276 (-17%)	.342 (-17%)	.398 (-23%)	.740 (-20%)	-177.8
1938	CAG	NAL	8	15	1	1	0	0	0	1	0	2	0	0.067	—	—	—	—	0.0
1939	KCM	NAL	16	42	5	12	0	1	0	6	2	5	1	0.286	—	—	—	—	0.0
1940	BBB	NAL	25	75	7	16	3	1	0	8	1	9	0	0.213	.267 (-20%)	.335 (-9%)	.387 (-28%)	.722 (-19%)	-224.9
1941	BBB	NAL	22	62	8	18	0	2	1	9	1	5	0	0.290	.262 (+11%)	.332 (+3%)	.373 (+8%)	.705 (+6%)	49.4
1942	BBB	NAL	25	77	12	21	7	0	0	5	1	6	1	0.273	.253 (+8%)	.323 (+1%)	.349 (+4%)	.672 (+2%)	16.1
1943	BBB	NAL	33	103	9	22	1	0	0	2	2	8	0	0.214	.255 (-17%)	.324 (-17%)	.346 (-36%)	.671 (-26%)	-421.2

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
1	4	0	1	0	0	0	1	0	0	0.250

Playoff Batting by Year

Year	Round	Team	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
1937	ALC	CAG	1	4	0	1	0	0	0	1	0	0	0.250

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	7	6	56	1	2	1
C	200	180	944	170	34	19
OF	6	5	5	0	1	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1932	MGS	1B	2	2	19	1	1	0
1932	MGS	C	21	21	92	20	5	1
1932	MGS	OF	1	0	1	0	0	0
1933	ID	1B	4	3	26	0	1	1
1933	ID	C	22	17	99	22	5	4
1933	ID	OF	1	1	0	0	0	0
1934	NEG	C	2	2	7	2	0	0
1935	CEG	C	18	15	77	8	3	2
1937	CAG	C	18	15	95	18	2	2
1938	CAG	C	7	6	29	5	1	1
1939	KCM	1B	1	1	11	0	0	0
1939	KCM	C	10	6	34	5	3	0
1939	KCM	OF	2	2	2	0	1	0
1940	BBB	C	25	25	117	25	6	3
1941	BBB	C	22	21	115	12	1	2
1942	BBB	C	25	25	123	19	3	2
1943	BBB	C	30	27	156	34	5	2
1943	BBB	OF	2	2	2	0	0	0