Hank Hulvey

Born: 7/18/1897 in Mount Sidney, VA, USA

Died: 4/9/1982 in Mount Sidney, VA, USA

MLB Debut: 1923-09-05 | Final Game: 1923-09-05

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: James Hensel Hulvey

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Biography

Hank Hulvey was born in 1897 and played a brief but notable role in Major League Baseball, making his mark during the early 20th century. His professional career spanned a single day on September 5, 1923, a snapshot in time that emphasizes both the challenges and unpredictability of a career in baseball. In that lone game, Hulvey recorded 1 hit in 2 at-bats, culminating in a batting average of .500. Although he did not hit any home runs or drive in any runs, his single contribution to the game remains a testament to the many players who aspired to make a name for themselves in an era characterized by fierce competition and the evolving dynamics of the sport. Despite his limited appearances, Hulvey's presence in the major leagues highlights the stories of countless players who have navigated the complexities of professional baseball. Position players like Hulvey often faced the realities of team dynamics and roster changes, which could abruptly alter their playing opportunities. His brief stint serves as a reminder of the myriad journeys players undertake, often overshadowed by the more prominent figures of their time but equally deserving of recognition in the annals of baseball history.

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	7.0	10	6	1	2	2	7.71	0

Career ERA 7.71 vs. league average 4.03 across their career seasons — 91.4% 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
1923	PHA	AL	0	1	1	1	0	0	0	7.0	10	6	2	2	7.71	—	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	1	0.500	0.500	0.500	1.000	0.0

Career AVG .500 vs. league average .283 across their career seasons — +76.7% above league average.

Career OBP .500 vs. league average .345 across their career seasons — +45.1% above league average.

Career SLG .500 vs. league average .390 across their career seasons — +28.2% above league average.

Career OPS 1.000 vs. league average 0.735 across their career seasons — +36.1% 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	PHA	AL	1	2	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.500	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	1	0	0	2	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1923	PHA	P	1	0	0	2	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	1

College History

School Name	City	State	Years Attended
Shenandoah University	Winchester	VA	1916, 1917, 1918, 1919, 1920, 1921