Roy Hartsfield

Born: 10/25/1925 in Chattahoochee, GA, USA

Died: 1/15/2011 in Ball Ground, GA, USA

MLB Debut: 1950-04-28 | Final Game: 1952-06-14

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 165 lbs

Full name: Roy Thomas Hartsfield

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Biography

Roy Hartsfield, born in 1925, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in the Major Leagues from 1950 to 1952. As a position player, Hartsfield showcased a well-rounded skill set over the course of his career, participating in 265 games. He recorded 266 hits, demonstrating his ability to consistently connect with the ball, and finished with a respectable batting average of .273. Hartsfield contributed offensively with 13 home runs and 59 RBIs, while also showcasing his speed on the bases with 14 stolen bases. Hartsfield played during a transformative era in baseball, marked by the transition from the post-war years into a period of increased competition and the eventual integration of the sport. Though he may not have reached the heights of some of his contemporaries, his contributions to the teams he played for reflected a solid understanding of the game and a commitment to performance. After his playing days concluded on June 14, 1952, Hartsfield's legacy continued, as he later transitioned into coaching, influencing the next generation of players with his extensive knowledge of the game.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
265	976	138	266	30	7	13	59	14	73	146	0.273	0.324	0.358	0.682	-1316.1

Career AVG .273 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .324 vs. league average .336 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .358 vs. league average .386 across their career seasons — 7.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.682 vs. league average 0.722 across their career seasons — 5.6% 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
1950	BSN	NL	107	419	62	116	15	2	7	24	7	27	61	0.277	.265 (+4%)	.346 (-7%)	.401 (-7%)	.747 (-7%)	-653.6
1951	BSN	NL	120	450	63	122	11	2	6	31	7	41	73	0.271	.260 (+4%)	.336 (-1%)	.385 (-11%)	.721 (-6%)	-501.5
1952	BSN	NL	38	107	13	28	4	3	0	4	0	5	12	0.262	.252 (+4%)	.326 (-10%)	.369 (-4%)	.696 (-7%)	-161.0