Mickey Haslin, baseball player, 1933-1938

Mickey Haslin

Born: 10/25/1909 in Wilkes-Barre, PA, USA

Died: 3/7/2002 in Wilkes-Barre, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 1933-09-07 | Final Game: 1938-10-02

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'8" | Weight: 165 lbs

Full name: Michael Joseph Haslin

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Biography

Mickey Haslin was a professional baseball player born in 1909, who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1933 until his final game on October 2, 1938. Known for his versatility as a position player, Haslin appeared in 318 games throughout his career, where he showcased a solid batting average of .272. He recorded 265 hits, contributing 9 home runs and 109 RBIs, which reflected his ability to both reach base and drive in runs for his team. His speed on the bases was evidenced by his 8 stolen bases, highlighting his well-rounded offensive capabilities during an era that valued both power and speed. Playing during a time when the game was beginning to evolve post-Deadball Era, Haslin's contributions came at a pivotal moment in baseball history. His performance in the late 1930s helped to bridge the gap between the traditional styles of play and the more aggressive strategies that would define the game in the decades to follow. While not one of the most celebrated players of his time, Haslin's consistent play and contributions to his teams reflected the hard-nosed, gritty style characteristic of many players of his era, making him a notable figure in the annals of baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
318 974 125 265 33 8 9 109 8 59 64 0.272 0.316 0.350 0.666 -1846.4

Career AVG .272 vs. league average .277 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .316 vs. league average .341 across their career seasons — 7.5% below league average.

Career SLG .350 vs. league average .394 across their career seasons — 11.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.666 vs. league average 0.735 across their career seasons — 9.5% 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
1933 PHI NL 26 89 3 21 2 0 0 9 1 3 5 0.236 .270 (-13%) .329 (-21%) .377 (-32%) .707 (-27%) -386.7
1934 PHI NL 72 166 28 44 8 2 1 11 1 16 13 0.265 .278 (-5%) .340 (-3%) .392 (-10%) .733 (-7%) -196.8
1935 PHI NL 110 407 53 108 17 3 3 52 5 19 25 0.265 .279 (-5%) .342 (-13%) .399 (-14%) .742 (-13%) -1120.7
1936 PHI NL 16 64 6 22 1 1 0 6 0 3 5 0.344 .283 (+21%) .349 (+7%) .404 (-3%) .753 (+1%) 15.1
1936 BSN NL 36 104 14 29 1 2 2 11 0 5 9 0.279 .283 (-2%) .349 (-11%) .404 (-5%) .753 (-8%) 15.1
1937 NY1 NL 27 42 8 8 1 0 0 5 1 9 3 0.190 — — — — -156.8
1938 NY1 NL 31 102 13 33 3 0 3 15 0 4 4 0.324 .272 (+19%) .341 (+6%) .392 (+12%) .734 (+9%) 159.4

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 92 0 187 256 21 37
3B 78 0 56 125 17 7
SS 100 0 228 294 41 58

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1933 PHI 2B 26 0 52 79 6 12
1934 PHI 2B 21 0 43 43 4 5
1934 PHI 3B 26 0 18 46 4 4
1934 PHI SS 4 0 6 9 3 2
1935 PHI 2B 9 0 24 27 3 1
1935 PHI 3B 11 0 11 23 2 1
1935 PHI SS 87 0 212 249 34 52
1936 PHI 2B 12 0 23 37 4 7
1936 PHI 3B 5 0 2 6 3 1
1936 BSN 2B 7 0 14 28 0 3
1936 BSN 3B 17 0 18 15 4 0
1937 NY1 2B 4 0 2 7 0 1
1937 NY1 3B 4 0 1 4 0 1
1937 NY1 SS 9 0 10 36 4 4
1938 NY1 2B 13 0 29 35 4 8
1938 NY1 3B 15 0 6 31 4 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 92
Third Base 80
Shortstop 100