Val Heim, baseball player, 1942-1942

Val Heim

Born: 11/4/1920 in Plymouth, WI, USA

Died: 11/21/2019 in Superior, NE, USA

MLB Debut: 1942-08-31 | Final Game: 1942-09-22

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: Val Raymond Heim

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Biography

Val Heim, born in 1920, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in a brief but noteworthy career during the early 1940s. Primarily serving as a position player, Heim played a total of 13 games in Major League Baseball from August 31, 1942, to September 22, 1942. Though his time in the league was limited, he demonstrated his ability at the plate, recording 9 hits and driving in 7 runs, which reflected his potential as a contributor in high-pressure situations. Playing in an era marked by the onset of World War II, Heim's career unfolded during a time when many players were drafted into military service, creating opportunities for others to step into the major leagues. His batting average of .200 and a lone stolen base showcased his skills, even if he did not hit any home runs. While his professional journey was short-lived, Val Heim's participation in the game during a tumultuous period in American history highlights the resilience and spirit of baseball as it continued to thrive despite the challenges of the era.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
13 45 6 9 1 1 0 7 1 5 3 0.200 0.294 0.267 0.561 -109.2

Career AVG .200 vs. league average .253 across their career seasons — 21.1% below league average.

Career OBP .294 vs. league average .323 across their career seasons — 9.0% below league average.

Career SLG .267 vs. league average .350 across their career seasons — 23.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.561 vs. league average 0.673 across their career seasons — 16.7% 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
1942 CHW AL 13 45 6 9 1 1 0 7 1 5 3 0.200 — — — — -109.2

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 12 0 23 0 1 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1942 CHA OF 12 0 23 0 1 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 9
Right Field 3