Harley Hisner

Born: 11/6/1926 in Maples, IN, USA

Died: 3/20/2015 in Fort Wayne, IN, USA

MLB Debut: 1951-09-30 | Final Game: 1951-09-30

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Harley Parnell Hisner

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Biography

Harley Hisner, born in 1926, was a professional baseball player whose career, though brief, included a notable moment in the major leagues. Hisner played in a single game on September 30, 1951, showcasing his talent with a hit in his only at-bat, which resulted in a career batting average of 0.5. As a position player, he stepped onto the field during a time when the game was evolving rapidly, transitioning from the post-war era and witnessing the early signs of integration and changing playing styles. Despite the limited scope of his major league experience, Hisner's appearance in the game remains a testament to the dreams of many aspiring players during that era. With only one game to his name and no home runs or RBIs recorded, Hisner's brief stint exemplifies the challenges faced by many who sought a place in the competitive world of professional baseball. His legacy, while modest, is a reflection of the countless players who contributed to the fabric of the sport, despite limited opportunities on the diamond.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
0	1	1	1	0	0	0	6.0	7	3	0	4	3	4.50	0

Career ERA 4.50 vs. league average 4.04 across their career seasons — 11.4% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1951	BOS	AL	0	1	1	1	0	0	0	6.0	7	3	4	3	4.50	—	0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
1	2	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.500	0.500	0.500	1.000	0.0

Career AVG .500 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — +91.7% above league average.

Career OBP .500 vs. league average .336 across their career seasons — +48.6% above league average.

Career SLG .500 vs. league average .386 across their career seasons — +29.7% above league average.

Career OPS 1.000 vs. league average 0.722 across their career seasons — +38.5% 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
1951	BOS	AL	1	2	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.500	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	1	0	0	1	0	1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1951	BOS	P	1	0	0	1	0	1

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	1