Alan Hargesheimer, baseball player, 1980-1986

Alan Hargesheimer

Born: 11/21/1954 in Chicago, IL, USA

MLB Debut: 1980-07-14 | Final Game: 1986-08-19

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 195 lbs

Full name: Alan Robert Hargesheimer

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Biography

Alan Hargesheimer, born in 1954, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1980 to 1986. Known for his solid presence on the mound, Hargesheimer played in an era marked by a transition in baseball, as the game began to evolve from the traditional styles of earlier decades into a more modern approach. Over the course of his career, he recorded a win-loss record of 5-9 and maintained an earned run average (ERA) of 4.72. While he did not record any saves, Hargesheimer's role as a pitcher contributed to the depth of the rosters he was part of during his tenure. Hargesheimer struck out a total of 55 batters, showcasing his ability to challenge hitters with a mix of pitches. His career, while not marked by overwhelming statistics, reflected the dedication and skill of a player who navigated the competitive landscape of Major League Baseball during the 1980s. His journey through the league, albeit brief, highlighted the importance of role players in team dynamics and the ever-changing nature of the sport.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
5 9 31 17 0 0 0 110.7 126 58 5 50 55 4.72 0

Career ERA 4.72 vs. league average 3.84 across their career seasons — 22.9% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year Team Lg W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER BB SO ERA Lg ERA Pitcher PIV
1980 SFG NL 4 6 15 13 0 0 0 75.0 82 36 32 40 4.32 3.84 (-12%) -
1981 SFG NL 1 2 6 3 0 0 0 18.7 20 9 9 6 4.34 3.58 (-21%) -
1983 CHC NL 0 0 5 0 0 0 0 4.0 6 4 2 5 9.00 — -
1986 KCR AL 0 1 5 1 0 0 0 13.0 18 9 7 4 6.23 3.97 (-57%) -

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
31 27 2 5 1 0 0 3 0 2 12 0.185 0.241 0.222 0.464 0.0

Career AVG .185 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — 28.8% below league average.

Career OBP .241 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — 25.7% below league average.

Career SLG .222 vs. league average .387 across their career seasons — 42.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.464 vs. league average 0.711 across their career seasons — 34.8% 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
1980 SFG NL 15 22 2 4 1 0 0 2 0 2 10 0.182 — — — — 0.0
1981 SFG NL 6 5 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 2 0.200 — — — — 0.0
1983 CHC NL 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1986 KCR AL 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 31 17 4 16 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1980 SFN P 15 13 2 10 0 0
1981 SFN P 6 3 2 5 0 0
1983 CHN P 5 0 0 0 0 0
1986 KCA P 5 1 0 1 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 31

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1986 KCA AL $67,000
Total Career Earnings $67,000

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Northeastern Illinois University Chicago IL 1976, 1977