Hank LaManna

Born: 8/22/1919 in Homer City, PA, USA

Died: 9/1/1980 in Syracuse, NY, USA

MLB Debut: 1940-04-16 | Final Game: 1942-09-19

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 195 lbs

Full name: Frank LaManna

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Biography

Hank LaManna, born in 1919, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1940 to 1942. Known for his competitive spirit on the mound, LaManna played during a challenging time in baseball history, as the sport was navigating the effects of World War II. Over his brief career, he compiled a record of 6-5 and recorded an earned run average (ERA) of 5.24. His performance included 28 strikeouts and one save, showcasing his ability to contribute to his team's pitching efforts. LaManna's time in the major leagues coincided with an era that saw many players leave the game to serve in the military, which made every player's contribution significant. Despite his relatively short stint in the league, LaManna's determination and skill exemplified the resilience and passion for baseball during this tumultuous period. His legacy remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, highlighting the sport's enduring appeal even in the face of adversity.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
6 5 45 5 1 0 1 92.7 95 54 7 67 28 5.24 0

Career ERA 5.24 vs. league average 3.90 across their career seasons — 34.3% 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
1940 BSN NL 1 0 5 1 1 0 0 13.3 13 7 8 3 4.72 4.21 (-12%) -372.8
1941 BSN NL 5 4 35 4 0 0 1 72.7 77 43 56 23 5.33 3.94 (-35%) -2736.9
1942 BSN NL 0 1 5 0 0 0 0 6.7 5 4 3 2 5.40 — 0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
62 39 8 10 3 0 0 1 0 0 12 0.256 0.256 0.333 0.590 0.0

Career AVG .256 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .256 vs. league average .330 across their career seasons — 22.4% below league average.

Career SLG .333 vs. league average .370 across their career seasons — 10.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.590 vs. league average 0.701 across their career seasons — 15.8% 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
1940 BSN NL 5 5 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.200 — — — — 0.0
1941 BSN NL 47 32 6 9 2 0 0 1 0 0 11 0.281 — — — — 0.0
1942 BSN NL 10 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 4 0 7 0 0 0
P 45 0 4 23 2 2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1940 BSN P 5 0 2 2 1 1
1941 BSN OF 4 0 7 0 0 0
1941 BSN P 35 0 2 20 1 1
1942 BSN P 5 0 0 1 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 45
Left Field 1
Center Field 3