Gus Hetling

Born: 11/21/1885 in St. Louis, MO, USA

Died: 10/13/1962 in Wichita, KS, USA

MLB Debut: 1906-10-06 | Final Game: 1906-10-06

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 165 lbs

Full name: August Julius Hetling

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Biography

Gus Hetling was a professional baseball player born in 1885, known for his brief career in Major League Baseball. He played during the early 20th century, a time characterized by the transition from the deadball era to the more offensive-minded game that would dominate in the following decades. Hetling's major league tenure was notably short, spanning only from 1906 to 1906, during which he appeared in just 2 games. In his limited time on the field, Hetling recorded 1 hit, resulting in a batting average of .143. Although he did not hit any home runs or drive in any runs, his involvement in professional baseball during this formative period highlighted the competitive nature of the sport, as players vied for recognition and success in a rapidly evolving league. Hetling's career, while not statistically prolific, is a reminder of the many players who contributed to the rich tapestry of baseball history, often in ways that extend beyond mere numbers.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
2	7	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.143	0.143	0.143	0.286	0.0

Career AVG .143 vs. league average .247 across their career seasons — 42.3% below league average.

Career OBP .143 vs. league average .307 across their career seasons — 53.5% below league average.

Career SLG .143 vs. league average .315 across their career seasons — 54.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.286 vs. league average 0.623 across their career seasons — 54.1% 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
1906	DET	AL	2	7	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.143	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
3B	2	2	3	2	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1906	DET	3B	2	2	3	2	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Third Base	2