Art Hefner

Born: 8/2/1913 in Brevard, NC, USA

Died: 5/2/1988 in Brevard, NC, USA

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 154 lbs

Full name: James Chester Arthur Hefner

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Biography

Art Hefner, born in 1913, is an active position player known for his contributions on the field. Over the course of his career, he has appeared in 23 games, showcasing his skills primarily as a reliable contact hitter. Hefner accumulates 20 hits, demonstrating his ability to find success at the plate, and he has driven in 6 runs during his tenure. Although he has yet to hit a home run, his speed on the base paths is notable, with 5 stolen bases to his credit, reflecting his agility and base-running acumen. Playing in a league that has seen significant evolution over the years, Hefner's career unfolds in an era marked by intense competition and the ongoing development of player training and analytics. His batting average stands at .227, and while he continues to work on refining his offensive game, his contributions as a position player are vital to team dynamics. As he actively participates in the league, Hefner exemplifies the enduring spirit of the game, constantly striving to improve and impact his team's success.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
23	88	8	20	0	0	0	6	5	7	0	0.227	0.284	0.227	0.511	-408.5

Career AVG .227 vs. league average .264 across their career seasons — 13.8% below league average.

Career OBP .284 vs. league average .340 across their career seasons — 16.4% below league average.

Career SLG .227 vs. league average .379 across their career seasons — 40.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.511 vs. league average 0.719 across their career seasons — 28.9% 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
1948	NBY	NN2	23	88	8	20	0	0	0	6	5	7	0	0.227	.263 (-14%)	.340 (-16%)	.379 (-40%)	.719 (-29%)	-408.5

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
3B	6	2	1	5	0	0
OF	21	20	52	0	2	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1948	NBY	3B	6	2	1	5	0	0
1948	NBY	OF	21	20	52	0	2	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Third Base	6
Left Field	1
Center Field	17
Right Field	3