Solly Hemus

Born: 4/17/1923 in Phoenix, AZ, USA

Died: 10/2/2017 in Houston, TX, USA

MLB Debut: 1949-04-27 | Final Game: 1959-06-14

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 165 lbs

Full name: Solomon Joseph Hemus

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Biography

Solly Hemus was a versatile position player in Major League Baseball, whose career spanned from 1949 to 1959. Born in 1923, Hemus made a name for himself primarily as a shortstop and second baseman. Over the course of his tenure in the big leagues, he appeared in 961 games, amassing 736 hits and achieving a respectable batting average of .273. Hemus was known for his ability to get on base and contribute offensively, finishing his career with 51 home runs and 263 RBIs. Additionally, he showcased his speed on the bases, totaling 21 stolen bases during his time in the league. Hemus played during a transformative period in baseball, which saw the game evolve in various aspects, including player integration and the emergence of new playing styles. His contributions to his teams, particularly the St. Louis Cardinals, highlighted his adaptability and skill as a player. Hemus's impact extended beyond just his statistics; he was recognized for his leadership qualities and his ability to perform in crucial situations. His legacy is remembered by fans and baseball historians alike as an integral part of the game during the late 1940s and 1950s.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
961	2694	459	736	137	41	51	263	21	456	248	0.273	0.390	0.411	0.801	7736.4

Career AVG .273 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — +5.2% above league average.

Career OBP .390 vs. league average .333 across their career seasons — +17.1% above league average.

Career SLG .411 vs. league average .391 across their career seasons — +5.3% above league average.

Career OPS 0.801 vs. league average 0.723 across their career seasons — +10.7% above 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
1949	STL	NL	20	33	8	11	1	0	0	2	0	7	3	0.333	—	—	—	—	0.0
1950	STL	NL	11	15	1	2	1	0	0	0	0	2	4	0.133	—	—	—	—	0.0
1951	STL	NL	120	420	68	118	18	9	2	32	7	75	31	0.281	.260 (+8%)	.336 (+17%)	.385 (-1%)	.721 (+7%)	876.9
1952	STL	NL	151	570	105	153	28	8	15	52	1	96	55	0.268	.252 (+6%)	.326 (+20%)	.369 (+15%)	.696 (+17%)	2398.8
1953	STL	NL	154	585	110	163	32	11	14	61	2	86	40	0.279	.264 (+5%)	.335 (+14%)	.397 (+11%)	.733 (+13%)	1738.8
1954	STL	NL	124	214	43	65	15	3	2	27	5	55	27	0.304	.261 (+16%)	.333 (+36%)	.390 (+10%)	.723 (+22%)	1296.9
1955	STL	NL	96	206	36	50	10	2	5	21	1	27	22	0.243	.258 (-6%)	.332 (+1%)	.393 (-3%)	.726 (-1%)	-15.4
1956	STL	NL	8	5	1	1	0	0	0	2	0	1	1	0.200	—	—	—	—	0.0
1956	PHI	NL	78	187	24	54	10	4	5	24	1	28	21	0.289	.258 (+12%)	.331 (+20%)	.397 (+17%)	.728 (+18%)	0.0
1957	PHI	NL	70	108	8	20	6	1	0	5	1	20	8	0.185	.257 (-28%)	.323 (avg)	.391 (-34%)	.715 (-19%)	-289.3
1958	PHI	NL	105	334	53	95	14	3	8	36	3	51	34	0.284	.257 (+10%)	.324 (+20%)	.394 (+6%)	.719 (+12%)	1006.4
1959	STL	NL	24	17	2	4	2	0	0	1	0	8	2	0.235	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2B	212	159	447	463	23	109
3B	80	46	53	113	7	11
SS	471	25	740	1375	84	284

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1949	SLN	2B	16	0	29	24	1	4
1950	SLN	3B	5	0	2	8	0	1
1951	SLN	2B	12	0	40	32	2	14
1951	SLN	SS	105	0	181	344	19	72
1952	SLN	3B	2	0	3	7	1	0
1952	SLN	SS	148	0	253	452	29	104
1953	SLN	2B	3	0	0	1	0	0
1953	SLN	SS	150	0	257	476	27	90
1954	SLN	2B	12	9	27	25	0	8
1954	SLN	3B	27	4	9	24	1	3
1954	SLN	SS	66	25	49	102	9	18
1955	SLN	2B	10	7	18	20	0	3
1955	SLN	3B	43	40	38	70	5	7
1955	SLN	SS	2	0	0	1	0	0
1956	PHI	2B	49	43	94	93	5	18
1956	PHI	3B	1	1	1	2	0	0
1957	PHI	2B	24	21	51	45	2	10
1958	PHI	2B	85	78	188	220	13	52
1958	PHI	3B	1	0	0	0	0	0
1959	SLN	2B	1	1	0	3	0	0
1959	SLN	3B	1	1	0	2	0	0