Don Hurst, baseball player, 115 home runs, 1928-1934

Don Hurst

Born: 8/12/1905 in Maysville, KY, USA

Died: 12/6/1952 in Los Angeles, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1928-05-13 | Final Game: 1934-09-20

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 215 lbs

Full name: Frank O'Donnell Hurst

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Biography

Don Hurst was a prominent position player in Major League Baseball, whose career spanned from 1928 to 1934. Born in 1905, Hurst made his mark during an era characterized by offensive prowess and evolving playing styles. Over the course of 905 games, he recorded an impressive batting average of .298, showcasing his ability to hit for both average and power. Hurst amassed a total of 976 hits, including 115 home runs and 610 runs batted in (RBIs), establishing himself as a formidable presence at the plate. Hurst's career unfolded during a time when baseball was transitioning into a more dynamic game, and he contributed significantly to the offensive landscape of the league. Additionally, he demonstrated speed on the bases, successfully stealing 41 bases throughout his career. His contributions not only helped his teams compete but also left a lasting legacy as a skilled hitter and a key player in the early 1930s baseball scene. Hurst's impact on the game remains noteworthy, reflecting the evolution of baseball during his playing years.

Negro Leagues Career Statistics

Batting

PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO SB BA OBP SLG OPS
1.0 1.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000

Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Batting

Season PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO SB BA OBP SLG OPS
1928 1.0 1.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
905 3275 510 976 190 28 115 610 41 391 210 0.298 0.375 0.478 0.854 10923.9

Career AVG .298 vs. league average .281 across their career seasons — +6.1% above league average.

Career OBP .375 vs. league average .342 across their career seasons — +9.6% above league average.

Career SLG .478 vs. league average .399 across their career seasons — +19.8% above league average.

Career OPS 0.854 vs. league average 0.742 across their career seasons — +15.1% 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
1928 PHI NL 107 396 73 113 23 4 19 64 3 68 40 0.285 .280 (+2%) .342 (+14%) .395 (+28%) .737 (+22%) 1829.0
1929 PHI NL 154 589 100 179 29 4 31 125 10 80 36 0.304 .289 (+5%) .353 (+10%) .415 (+26%) .769 (+19%) 2535.6
1930 PHI NL 119 391 78 128 19 3 17 78 6 46 22 0.327 .293 (+11%) .354 (+13%) .429 (+21%) .784 (+18%) 1543.7
1931 PHI NL 137 489 63 149 37 5 11 91 8 64 28 0.305 .276 (+10%) .338 (+14%) .388 (+21%) .726 (+18%) 1840.5
1932 PHI NL 150 579 109 196 41 4 24 143 10 65 27 0.339 .275 (+23%) .335 (+23%) .391 (+40%) .726 (+32%) 3944.6
1933 PHI NL 147 550 58 147 27 8 8 76 3 48 32 0.267 .270 (-1%) .329 (-1%) .377 (+3%) .707 (+1%) 99.1
1934 PHI NL 40 130 16 34 9 0 2 21 1 12 7 0.262 .278 (-6%) .340 (-5%) .392 (-4%) .733 (-4%) -103.5
1934 CHC NL 51 151 13 30 5 0 3 12 0 8 18 0.199 .278 (-29%) .340 (-30%) .392 (-26%) .733 (-28%) -103.5

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 863 0 7950 586 110 732
OF 7 0 12 0 2 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1928 PHI 1B 104 0 964 68 12 92
1929 PHI 1B 154 0 1509 112 24 125
1930 PHI 1B 96 0 845 59 15 92
1930 PHI OF 7 0 12 0 2 0
1931 PHI 1B 135 0 1206 104 18 117
1932 PHI 1B 150 0 1341 94 10 105
1933 PHI 1B 142 0 1355 114 23 132
1934 PHI 1B 34 0 317 17 2 30
1934 CHN 1B 48 0 413 18 6 39

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 861
Center Field 7

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
1932 Most Valuable Player NL 7th 24.0 80 0