Hal Luby, baseball player, 1936-1944

Hal Luby

Born: 6/13/1913 in Blackfoot, ID, USA

Died: 5/4/1986 in Eugene, OR, USA

MLB Debut: 1936-09-10 | Final Game: 1944-09-29

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Hugh Max Luby

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Biography

Hal Luby, born in 1913, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in the major leagues as a position player during a career that spanned from 1936 to 1944. Luby played a total of 120 games, during which he recorded 89 hits and achieved a batting average of .247. Known for his versatility on the field, he contributed 2 home runs and drove in 38 runs, showcasing his ability to produce offensively in crucial situations. In addition to his hitting prowess, Luby displayed speed on the bases, finishing his career with 4 stolen bases. Luby's career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball history, as the sport was emerging from the Great Depression and beginning to see the integration of players from diverse backgrounds. While he may not have achieved the level of fame as some contemporaries, Luby's contributions to his teams were significant, as he exemplified the hardworking ethos of players during the era. His commitment to the game and ability to adapt to the evolving landscape of baseball left a lasting impact on the teams he played for and the fans who watched him during his time on the field.

Negro Leagues Career Statistics

Batting

PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO SB BA OBP SLG OPS
4.0 4.0 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
1933 4.0 4.0 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
120 361 33 89 11 2 2 38 4 52 22 0.247 0.349 0.305 0.654 214.4

Career AVG .247 vs. league average .273 across their career seasons — 9.6% below league average.

Career OBP .349 vs. league average .338 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .305 vs. league average .381 across their career seasons — 20.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.654 vs. league average 0.718 across their career seasons — 9.0% 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
1936 PHA AL 9 38 3 7 1 0 0 3 2 0 7 0.184 — — — — 0.0
1944 NY1 NL 111 323 30 82 10 2 2 35 2 52 15 0.254 .261 (-3%) .325 (+12%) .357 (-12%) .683 (-1%) 214.4

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 1 0 0 0 0 0
2B 54 0 112 138 12 24
3B 65 0 83 134 13 14

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1936 PHA 2B 9 0 16 28 6 3
1944 NY1 1B 1 0 0 0 0 0
1944 NY1 2B 45 0 96 110 6 21
1944 NY1 3B 65 0 83 134 13 14

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 1
Second Base 54
Third Base 65