Joe Hassler, baseball player, 1928-1930

Joe Hassler

Born: 4/7/1905 in Fort Smith, AR, USA

Died: 9/4/1971 in Duncan, OK, USA

MLB Debut: 1928-05-26 | Final Game: 1930-09-16

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 165 lbs

Full name: Joseph Frederick Hassler

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Biography

Joe Hassler, born in 1905, was a professional baseball player who played as a position player in Major League Baseball from 1928 until 1930. Over the course of his brief career, he appeared in 37 games, primarily contributing as a utility player. Hassler recorded 11 hits, accumulating a batting average of .239, and drove in four runs during his time in the league. Despite not hitting any home runs or stealing bases, he was known for his versatility on the field, embodying the role of a reliable team player in an era that valued such contributions. Hassler's career unfolded during a dynamic period in baseball history, characterized by the transition from the deadball era to the more offensive-minded styles of the 1930s. While his playing time was limited, his presence in the majors during this time underscored the competitive nature of the league, where many players vied for limited opportunities. Although not a household name, Joe Hassler's journey through professional baseball remains a testament to the dedication and spirit of players who contributed to the sport, even in smaller roles.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
37 46 9 11 2 0 0 4 0 2 7 0.239 0.271 0.283 0.553 0.0

Career AVG .239 vs. league average .288 across their career seasons — 17.0% below league average.

Career OBP .271 vs. league average .350 across their career seasons — 22.6% below league average.

Career SLG .283 vs. league average .413 across their career seasons — 31.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.553 vs. league average 0.764 across their career seasons — 27.5% 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
1928 PHA AL 28 34 5 9 2 0 0 3 0 2 4 0.265 — — — — 0.0
1929 PHA AL 4 4 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1930 SLA AL 5 8 3 2 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0.250 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
SS 33 0 30 40 10 8

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1928 PHA SS 28 0 26 32 8 5
1929 PHA SS 2 0 1 2 2 0
1930 SLA SS 3 0 3 6 0 3

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Shortstop 33