Harvey Hendrick, baseball player, 1923-1934

Harvey Hendrick

Born: 11/9/1897 in Mason, TN, USA

Died: 10/29/1941 in Covington, TN, USA

MLB Debut: 1923-04-20 | Final Game: 1934-08-28

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 190 lbs

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Biography

Harvey Hendrick, born in 1897, was a prominent position player in Major League Baseball who played from 1923 until his retirement in 1934. Known for his exceptional hitting ability, Hendrick made a significant impact during the interwar period, an era characterized by the transition from the deadball era to the lively ball era. Over his career, he played in 922 games, accumulating 896 hits with a commendable batting average of .308. His offensive contributions included 48 home runs and 413 RBIs, showcasing his ability to drive in runs and support his team's scoring efforts. In addition to his hitting prowess, Hendrick demonstrated notable speed on the basepaths, finishing his career with 75 stolen bases. His well-rounded skill set and consistent performance helped him earn a respected place in baseball history, as he navigated a competitive landscape filled with legendary players. Hendrick's career remains a testament to the evolving nature of the game during the early 20th century, and he is remembered for his contributions both on and off the field.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
922 2910 434 896 157 46 48 413 75 239 243 0.308 0.364 0.443 0.807 5235.2

Career AVG .308 vs. league average .282 across their career seasons — +9.1% above league average.

Career OBP .364 vs. league average .344 across their career seasons — +5.8% above league average.

Career SLG .443 vs. league average .398 across their career seasons — +11.4% above league average.

Career OPS 0.807 vs. league average 0.742 across their career seasons — +8.8% 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
1923 NYY AL 37 66 9 18 3 1 3 12 3 2 8 0.273 .282 (-4%) .344 (-15%) .390 (+24%) .734 (+6%) 32.5
1924 NYY AL 40 76 7 20 0 0 1 11 1 2 7 0.263 .283 (-7%) .345 (-16%) .389 (-22%) .734 (-19%) -249.8
1925 CLE AL 25 28 2 8 1 2 0 9 0 3 5 0.286 — — — — 0.0
1927 BRO NL 128 458 55 142 18 11 4 50 29 24 40 0.310 .282 (+10%) .344 (+2%) .392 (+8%) .736 (+5%) 359.3
1928 BRO NL 126 425 83 135 15 10 11 59 16 54 34 0.318 .280 (+13%) .342 (+16%) .395 (+21%) .737 (+19%) 1688.1
1929 BRO NL 110 384 69 136 25 6 14 82 14 31 20 0.354 .289 (+22%) .353 (+14%) .415 (+35%) .769 (+25%) 1920.0
1930 BRO NL 68 167 29 43 10 1 5 28 2 20 19 0.257 .293 (-12%) .354 (-3%) .429 (-2%) .784 (-3%) -69.9
1931 BRO NL 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1931 CIN NL 137 530 74 167 32 9 1 75 3 53 40 0.315 .276 (+14%) .338 (+12%) .388 (+7%) .726 (+9%) 0.0
1932 STL NL 28 72 8 18 2 0 1 5 0 5 9 0.250 .275 (-9%) .335 (-11%) .391 (-18%) .726 (-15%) -176.4
1932 CIN NL 94 398 56 120 30 3 4 40 3 23 29 0.302 .275 (+10%) .335 (+2%) .391 (+8%) .726 (+5%) -176.4
1933 CHC NL 69 189 30 55 13 3 4 23 4 13 17 0.291 .270 (+8%) .329 (+5%) .377 (+21%) .707 (+13%) 411.2
1934 PHI NL 59 116 12 34 8 0 0 19 0 9 15 0.293 .278 (+5%) .340 (+1%) .392 (-8%) .733 (-4%) -70.9

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1923 WS NYA 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 378 0 3539 218 53 323
2B 1 0 4 3 1 1
3B 118 0 91 241 36 22
OF 220 0 369 20 14 4
SS 4 0 3 11 3 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1923 NYA OF 13 0 16 2 1 0
1924 NYA OF 17 0 38 1 1 0
1925 CLE 1B 3 0 26 2 0 1
1927 BRO 1B 53 0 466 32 7 36
1927 BRO 2B 1 0 4 3 1 1
1927 BRO OF 64 0 90 5 3 1
1928 BRO 3B 91 0 74 200 26 19
1928 BRO OF 17 0 36 2 0 1
1929 BRO 1B 39 0 380 33 7 28
1929 BRO 3B 7 0 9 15 4 0
1929 BRO OF 42 0 75 3 2 0
1929 BRO SS 4 0 3 11 3 1
1930 BRO 1B 7 0 24 1 0 4
1930 BRO OF 42 0 68 4 4 2
1931 CIN 1B 137 0 1348 67 18 147
1932 SLN 3B 12 0 8 17 4 3
1932 SLN OF 5 0 6 1 0 0
1932 CIN 1B 94 0 922 60 14 72
1933 CHN 1B 38 0 328 23 6 31
1933 CHN 3B 1 0 0 1 0 0
1933 CHN OF 8 0 16 1 2 0
1934 PHI 1B 7 0 45 0 1 4
1934 PHI 3B 7 0 0 8 2 0
1934 PHI OF 12 0 24 1 1 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 378
Second Base 1
Third Base 119
Shortstop 4
Left Field 125
Center Field 24
Right Field 72

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Vanderbilt University Nashville TN 1920