Heinie Manush, baseball player, 110 home runs, 1923-1939

Heinie Manush

⭐ Hall of Fame 1964

Born: 7/20/1901 in Tuscumbia, AL, USA

Died: 5/12/1971 in Sarasota, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 1923-04-20 | Final Game: 1939-05-22

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 200 lbs

Full name: Henry Emmett Manush

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Biography

Heinie Manush was a prominent American baseball player whose career spanned from 1923 to 1939. Born in 1901, he established himself as a formidable position player during a transformative period in Major League Baseball. Over the course of 2,008 games, Manush compiled an impressive batting average of .333, showcasing his exceptional hitting ability with 2,524 hits, 110 home runs, and 1,183 RBIs. His prowess at the plate not only made him a consistent offensive threat but also earned him a selection as an All-Star during his illustrious career. Additionally, Manush demonstrated versatility and speed on the bases, finishing his career with 114 stolen bases. Manush's contributions to the game were recognized when he was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1964, solidifying his legacy among the sport's greats. Known for his keen eye and powerful swing in an era that witnessed the evolution of offensive play, he left an indelible mark on the field, influencing future generations of players. His career achievements and lasting impact on the game reflect the high standards of excellence during a time when baseball was rapidly growing in popularity across the United States.

Negro Leagues Career Statistics

Batting

PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO SB BA OBP SLG OPS
102.0 96.0 12.0 28.0 6.0 2.0 2.0 3.0 5.0 0 0 0.292 0.327 0.458 0.785

Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Batting

Season PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO SB BA OBP SLG OPS
1926 38.0 35.0 3.0 10.0 3.0 1.0 1.0 0 2.0 0 0 0.286 0.324 0.514 0.838
1927 26.0 26.0 3.0 6.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.231 0.231 0.231 0.462
1929 22.0 20.0 3.0 5.0 2.0 0 1.0 1.0 2.0 0 0 0.250 0.318 0.500 0.818
1935 16.0 15.0 3.0 7.0 1.0 1.0 0 2.0 1.0 0 0 0.467 0.500 0.667 1.167

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
2008 7654 1287 2524 491 160 110 1183 114 506 345 0.330 0.377 0.479 0.856 23346.9

Career AVG .330 vs. league average .281 across their career seasons — +17.5% above league average.

Career OBP .377 vs. league average .344 across their career seasons — +9.5% above league average.

Career SLG .479 vs. league average .397 across their career seasons — +20.6% above league average.

Career OPS 0.856 vs. league average 0.741 across their career seasons — +15.4% 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 DET AL 109 308 59 103 20 5 4 54 3 20 21 0.334 .282 (+18%) .344 (+18%) .390 (+21%) .734 (+19%) 1248.6
1924 DET AL 120 422 83 122 24 8 9 68 14 27 30 0.289 .283 (+2%) .345 (+3%) .389 (+15%) .734 (+9%) 745.5
1925 DET AL 99 278 46 84 14 3 5 47 8 24 21 0.302 .288 (+5%) .349 (+3%) .407 (+5%) .756 (+4%) 250.6
1926 DET AL 136 498 95 188 35 8 14 86 11 31 28 0.378 .279 (+35%) .345 (+22%) .390 (+45%) .735 (+34%) 3334.4
1927 DET AL 151 593 102 177 31 18 6 90 12 47 29 0.298 .282 (+6%) .344 (+3%) .392 (+13%) .736 (+8%) 846.9
1928 SLA AL 154 638 104 241 47 20 13 108 17 39 14 0.378 .280 (+34%) .342 (+21%) .395 (+45%) .737 (+34%) 4279.4
1929 SLA AL 142 574 85 204 45 10 6 81 9 43 24 0.355 .289 (+23%) .353 (+14%) .415 (+20%) .769 (+17%) 2046.4
1930 SLA AL 49 198 26 65 16 4 2 29 3 5 7 0.328 .293 (+12%) .354 (-3%) .429 (+12%) .784 (+5%) 117.8
1930 WSN AL 88 356 74 129 33 8 7 65 4 26 17 0.362 .293 (+23%) .354 (+15%) .429 (+30%) .784 (+23%) 117.8
1931 WSN AL 146 616 110 189 41 11 6 70 3 36 27 0.307 .276 (+11%) .338 (+4%) .388 (+13%) .726 (+9%) 953.9
1932 WSN AL 149 625 121 214 41 14 14 116 7 36 29 0.342 .275 (+24%) .335 (+14%) .391 (+33%) .726 (+24%) 2932.6
1933 WSN AL 153 658 115 221 32 17 5 95 6 36 18 0.336 .270 (+24%) .329 (+13%) .377 (+22%) .707 (+18%) 2156.9
1934 WSN AL 137 556 88 194 42 11 11 89 7 36 23 0.349 .278 (+25%) .340 (+15%) .392 (+33%) .733 (+25%) 2646.2
1935 WSN AL 119 479 68 131 26 9 4 56 2 35 17 0.273 .279 (-2%) .342 (-4%) .399 (-2%) .742 (-3%) -378.1
1936 BOS AL 82 313 43 91 15 5 0 45 1 17 11 0.291 .283 (+2%) .349 (-6%) .404 (-8%) .753 (-7%) -477.5
1937 BRO NL 132 466 57 155 25 7 4 73 6 40 24 0.333 .276 (+20%) .342 (+14%) .398 (+11%) .740 (+12%) 1204.4
1938 BRO NL 17 51 9 12 3 1 0 6 1 5 4 0.235 .272 (-14%) .341 (-11%) .392 (-15%) .734 (-13%) -120.5
1938 PIT NL 15 13 2 4 1 1 0 4 0 2 0 0.308 — — — — -120.5
1939 PIT NL 10 12 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
5 18 2 2 0 0 0 0 2 1 0.111

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1933 WS WS1 5 18 2 2 0 0 0 0 2 1 0.111

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 1 0 1 0 0 0
OF 1845 0 3841 105 83 26

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1923 DET OF 79 0 158 6 8 0
1924 DET 1B 1 0 1 0 0 0
1924 DET OF 106 0 224 4 5 1
1925 DET OF 73 0 153 7 3 0
1926 DET OF 120 0 283 7 10 3
1927 DET OF 149 0 361 9 11 3
1928 SLA OF 154 0 355 6 3 2
1929 SLA OF 141 0 293 11 4 3
1930 SLA OF 48 0 96 5 1 0
1930 WS1 OF 86 0 159 5 2 0
1931 WS1 OF 143 0 245 5 6 1
1932 WS1 OF 146 0 318 6 4 3
1933 WS1 OF 150 0 325 10 6 1
1934 WS1 OF 131 0 293 5 6 2
1935 WS1 OF 111 0 251 8 4 5
1936 BOS OF 72 0 110 3 4 1
1937 BRO OF 123 0 187 7 6 1
1938 BRO OF 12 0 29 1 0 0
1939 PIT OF 1 0 1 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 1
Left Field 1381
Center Field 312
Right Field 154

Awards & Honors

Year Award Notes
1934 Baseball Magazine All-Star RF
1928 Baseball Magazine All-Star OF
1928 Baseball Magazine All-Star OF
1928 TSN All-Star OF
1926 Baseball Magazine All-Star OF

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
1937 Most Valuable Player NL 21th 1.0 80 0
1933 Most Valuable Player AL 3rd 54.0 80 2
1932 Most Valuable Player AL 3rd 41.0 80 0
1928 Most Valuable Player AL 2nd 51.0 64 0
1926 Most Valuable Player AL 5th 16.0 64 0