Ron Hassey

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Born: 2/27/1953 in Tucson, AZ, USA

MLB Debut: 1978-04-23 | Final Game: 1991-09-03

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 200 lbs

Full name: Ronald William Hassey

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Biography

Ron Hassey, born in 1953, was a professional baseball player who made significant contributions to Major League Baseball during his career from 1978 to 1991. Primarily a catcher, Hassey was known for his solid defensive skills and ability to manage a pitching staff effectively. Over the course of 1,192 games, he recorded 914 hits, 71 home runs, and 438 RBIs, finishing his career with a batting average of .266. His versatility allowed him to adapt to various roles on the field, which made him a valuable asset to the teams he played for. Hassey played during an era that saw the evolution of the catching position, where offensive production became increasingly important alongside defensive prowess. Throughout his career, he showcased a balanced approach at the plate, contributing to his teams with both power and consistent hitting. Hassey also demonstrated his speed on the bases, amassing a total of 14 stolen bases. His career spanned over a decade, during which he left an indelible mark on the teams he represented, including the Chicago White Sox, New York Yankees, and Cleveland Indians, among others. As a respected player in the league, Hassey's legacy is remembered for both his contributions on the diamond and his role in the dynamic changes of the game during the late 20th century.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
1262	3637	370	958	181	7	74	456	18	393	440	0.263	0.336	0.378	0.714	1395.2

Career AVG .263 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .336 vs. league average .323 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .378 vs. league average .389 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.714 vs. league average 0.712 across their career seasons — near 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
1978	CLE	AL	25	74	5	15	0	0	2	9	2	5	7	0.203	.257 (-21%)	.323 (-21%)	.378 (-25%)	.702 (-23%)	-289.7
1979	CLE	AL	75	223	20	64	14	0	4	32	1	19	19	0.287	.265 (+8%)	.329 (+3%)	.397 (+2%)	.727 (+2%)	72.8
1980	CLE	AL	130	390	43	124	18	4	8	65	0	49	51	0.318	.264 (+20%)	.326 (+20%)	.387 (+15%)	.714 (+17%)	1417.8
1981	CLE	AL	61	190	8	44	4	0	1	25	0	17	11	0.232	.255 (-9%)	.320 (-7%)	.368 (-27%)	.688 (-18%)	-544.0
1982	CLE	AL	113	323	33	81	18	0	5	34	3	53	32	0.251	.261 (-4%)	.324 (+10%)	.388 (-9%)	.712 (-1%)	159.9
1983	CLE	AL	117	341	48	92	21	0	6	42	2	38	35	0.270	.260 (+3%)	.324 (+5%)	.389 (-1%)	.714 (+2%)	154.7
1984	CLE	AL	48	149	11	38	5	1	0	19	1	15	26	0.255	.259 (-2%)	.322 (-1%)	.384 (-22%)	.707 (-12%)	-269.1
1984	CHC	NL	19	33	5	11	0	0	2	5	0	4	6	0.333	—	—	—	—	-269.1
1985	NYY	AL	92	267	31	79	16	1	13	42	0	28	21	0.296	.257 (+15%)	.323 (+14%)	.390 (+30%)	.714 (+23%)	1154.9
1986	NYY	AL	64	191	23	57	14	0	6	29	1	24	16	0.298	.257 (+16%)	.325 (+17%)	.395 (+18%)	.720 (+17%)	642.9
1986	CHW	AL	49	150	22	53	11	1	3	20	0	22	11	0.353	.257 (+37%)	.325 (+34%)	.395 (+27%)	.720 (+30%)	642.9
1987	CHW	AL	49	145	15	31	9	0	3	12	0	17	11	0.214	.262 (-19%)	.331 (-8%)	.415 (-19%)	.746 (-14%)	-353.6
1988	OAK	AL	107	323	32	83	15	0	7	45	2	30	42	0.257	.254 (+1%)	.317 (+2%)	.377 (-2%)	.695 (-1%)	-12.0
1989	OAK	AL	97	268	29	61	12	0	5	23	1	24	45	0.228	.254 (-10%)	.319 (-9%)	.375 (-12%)	.694 (-11%)	-559.9
1990	OAK	AL	94	254	18	54	7	0	5	22	0	27	29	0.213	.257 (-18%)	.324 (-11%)	.385 (-22%)	.710 (-17%)	-790.8
1991	WSN	NL	52	119	5	27	8	0	1	14	1	13	16	0.227	.255 (-11%)	.323 (-7%)	.384 (-17%)	.708 (-12%)	-249.4
2025	WSH	NL	70	197	22	44	9	0	3	18	4	8	62	0.223	.245 (-9%)	.314 (-18%)	.403 (-22%)	.718 (-20%)	0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
16	31	2	10	1	0	1	6	7	6	0.323

Playoff Batting by Year

Year	Round	Team	G	AB	R	H	2B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
1990	ALCS	OAK	2	3	0	1	0	0	0	2	0	0.333
1990	WS	OAK	3	6	0	2	0	0	1	0	0	0.333
1989	ALCS	OAK	2	6	0	1	0	0	1	1	2	0.167
1988	ALCS	OAK	4	8	2	4	1	1	3	1	1	0.500
1988	WS	OAK	5	8	0	2	0	0	1	3	3	0.250

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	23	11	130	8	2	8
C	946	853	4828	364	39	54

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1978	CLE	C	24	23	130	15	1	1
1979	CLE	1B	2	2	23	0	0	1
1979	CLE	C	68	61	345	29	3	4
1980	CLE	1B	3	0	15	0	0	1
1980	CLE	C	113	104	549	52	4	8
1981	CLE	1B	5	4	31	6	0	1
1981	CLE	C	56	52	296	38	3	6
1982	CLE	1B	2	0	4	0	0	0
1982	CLE	C	105	91	562	38	4	6
1983	CLE	C	113	97	514	43	3	4
1984	CLE	1B	1	1	7	1	1	0
1984	CLE	C	44	37	203	15	0	1
1984	CHN	1B	4	3	23	1	1	2
1984	CHN	C	6	3	30	1	0	0
1985	NYA	1B	2	1	18	0	0	2
1985	NYA	C	69	65	402	20	7	2
1986	NYA	C	51	48	251	9	4	4
1986	CHA	C	11	8	67	5	0	0
1987	CHA	C	24	24	114	12	0	4
1988	OAK	C	91	79	465	31	3	7
1989	OAK	1B	1	0	4	0	0	0
1989	OAK	C	78	70	421	25	4	4
1990	OAK	1B	3	0	5	0	0	1
1990	OAK	C	59	57	307	18	1	2
1991	MON	C	34	34	172	13	2	1