Hank Mason

Born: 6/19/1931 in Marshall, MO, USA

Died: 5/29/2020 in Richmond, VA, USA

MLB Debut: 1958-09-12 | Final Game: 1960-04-24

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Henry Mason

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Biography

Hank Mason, born in 1931, was a professional baseball player who had a brief career in Major League Baseball from 1958 to 1960. He played as a position player, making his mark during a time when the league was evolving with the integration of talent and changing styles of play. Mason's major league tenure was marked by his participation in just four games, during which he faced the challenges of competing at the highest level but unfortunately did not record any hits, home runs, or RBIs, finishing with a batting average of 0.0. Despite his limited on-field contributions, Mason's journey to the majors serves as a reminder of the numerous players who aspired to greatness during the vibrant and competitive environment of the late 1950s, a period characterized by intense rivalries and the emergence of new baseball stars. His time in the league, though short, highlights the dedication and hard work that many athletes invest in their careers, even when they do not achieve lasting statistical success. Mason's story is a testament to the relentless pursuit of opportunity that defines the spirit of baseball.

Negro Leagues Career Statistics

Batting

PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	SB	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
1.0	0	1.0	0	0	0	0	0	1.0	0	0	.000	1.000	.000	1.000

Pitching

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	R	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA
1.0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.0	3.0	1.0	1.0	0	0	0	3.00

Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Batting

Season	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	SB	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
1954	1.0	0	1.0	0	0	0	0	0	1.0	0	0	.000	1.000	.000	1.000

Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Pitching

Season	W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	R	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA
1954	1.0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.0	3.0	1.0	1.0	0	0	0	3.00

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
0	0	4	0	0	0	0	10.7	16	12	1	7	6	10.12	0

Career ERA 10.12 vs. league average 3.84 across their career seasons — 163.8% 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
1958	PHI	NL	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	5.0	7	6	2	3	10.80	—	0.0
1960	PHI	NL	0	0	3	0	0	0	0	5.7	9	6	5	3	9.53	—	0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
4	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.000	0.000	0.000	0.000	0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .391 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.715 across their career seasons — 100.0% 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
1958	PHI	NL	1	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1960	PHI	NL	3	1	0	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
P	4	0	0	1	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1958	PHI	P	1	0	0	0	0	0
1960	PHI	P	3	0	0	1	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	4