Hank Perry, baseball player, 1912-1912

Hank Perry

Born: 7/28/1886 in Howell, MI, USA

Died: 7/18/1956 in Pontiac, MI, USA

MLB Debut: 1912-04-12 | Final Game: 1912-05-25

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: William Henry Perry

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Biography

Hank Perry, born in 1886, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned a brief period in the early 20th century. He played in the major leagues from April 12, 1912, to May 25, 1912, participating in a total of 13 games. During his time on the field, Perry recorded 6 hits, resulting in a batting average of .167. Despite his limited playing time, he contributed to the teams he was part of during a transitional era in baseball that saw the sport evolving from the deadball era towards a more offensive style of play. As a position player, Perry's career was relatively short, and he did not achieve notable statistics in terms of home runs, runs batted in, or stolen bases. However, his presence in the major leagues during this formative period reflects the opportunities and challenges faced by players of his time. Hank Perry's story serves as a reminder of the many athletes who contributed to the rich tapestry of baseball history, even if their careers were not marked by extensive records or lasting fame.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
13 36 3 6 1 0 0 0 0 3 7 0.167 0.231 0.194 0.425 0.0

Career AVG .167 vs. league average .269 across their career seasons — 38.0% below league average.

Career OBP .231 vs. league average .336 across their career seasons — 31.3% below league average.

Career SLG .194 vs. league average .359 across their career seasons — 45.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.425 vs. league average 0.694 across their career seasons — 38.8% 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
1912 DET AL 13 36 3 6 1 0 0 0 0 3 7 0.167 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 7 0 20 2 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1912 DET OF 7 0 20 2 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Center Field 7