Hank Severeid, baseball player, 1911-1926

Hank Severeid

Born: 6/1/1891 in Story City, IA, USA

Died: 12/17/1968 in Terrell Hills, TX, USA

MLB Debut: 1911-05-15 | Final Game: 1926-09-25

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Henry Levai Severeid

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Biography

Hank Severeid, born in 1891, was a prominent position player in Major League Baseball who played from 1911 until his retirement in 1926. Known for his solid hitting and dependable presence behind the plate, Severeid appeared in 1,390 games throughout his career, amassing 1,245 hits and achieving a commendable batting average of .289. With 17 home runs and 539 runs batted in, he demonstrated a consistent ability to contribute offensively, making him a valuable asset to his teams during the early 20th century. Severeid's career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, marked by the transition from the deadball era to a more power-oriented game. His playing style was characterized by a balance of hitting for average and situational hitting, which was essential in an era where every run counted. Additionally, he showcased speed on the bases with 35 stolen bases, a notable feat for a catcher of his time. Hank Severeid left a lasting legacy in the game, remembered not only for his statistics but also for his contributions to his teams, including the St. Louis Browns and the Chicago White Sox, as they navigated the evolving landscape of professional baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
1390 4312 408 1245 204 42 17 539 35 331 169 0.289 0.342 0.367 0.709 1216.1

Career AVG .289 vs. league average .270 across their career seasons — +6.8% above league average.

Career OBP .342 vs. league average .334 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .367 vs. league average .366 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.709 vs. league average 0.700 across their career seasons — near 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
1911 CIN NL 37 56 5 17 6 1 0 10 0 3 6 0.304 .266 (+14%) .336 (+4%) .356 (+25%) .693 (+15%) 115.2
1912 CIN NL 50 114 10 27 0 3 0 13 0 8 11 0.237 .268 (-12%) .335 (-15%) .358 (-19%) .694 (-17%) -344.1
1913 CIN NL 8 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1915 SLA AL 80 203 12 45 6 1 1 22 2 16 25 0.222 .250 (-12%) .318 (-13%) .332 (-17%) .651 (-15%) -519.9
1916 SLA AL 100 293 23 80 8 2 0 34 3 26 17 0.273 .248 (+10%) .314 (+8%) .326 (-4%) .640 (+2%) 193.2
1917 SLA AL 143 501 45 133 23 4 1 57 6 28 20 0.265 .248 (+7%) .312 (-2%) .323 (+3%) .635 (avg) -65.8
1918 SLA AL 51 133 8 34 4 0 0 11 4 18 4 0.256 .255 (avg) .318 (+12%) .326 (-12%) .645 (avg) 89.1
1919 SLA AL 112 351 16 87 12 2 0 36 2 21 13 0.248 .262 (-5%) .322 (-8%) .347 (-16%) .670 (-12%) -750.7
1920 SLA AL 123 422 46 117 14 5 2 49 5 33 11 0.277 .271 (+2%) .331 (+1%) .363 (-4%) .694 (-2%) -88.1
1921 SLA AL 143 472 66 153 23 7 2 78 7 42 9 0.324 .286 (+13%) .344 (+10%) .395 (+5%) .739 (+7%) 785.8
1922 SLA AL 137 517 49 166 32 7 3 78 1 28 12 0.321 .285 (+12%) .345 (+3%) .397 (+8%) .743 (+5%) 474.1
1923 SLA AL 122 432 50 133 27 6 3 51 3 31 11 0.308 .282 (+9%) .344 (+3%) .390 (+7%) .734 (+5%) 409.4
1924 SLA AL 137 432 37 133 23 2 4 48 1 36 15 0.308 .283 (+8%) .345 (+5%) .389 (+2%) .734 (+3%) 344.7
1925 SLA AL 34 109 15 40 9 0 1 21 0 11 2 0.367 .288 (+27%) .349 (+22%) .407 (+17%) .756 (+19%) 396.7
1925 WSN AL 50 110 11 39 8 1 0 14 0 13 6 0.355 .288 (+23%) .349 (+21%) .407 (+9%) .756 (+15%) 396.7
1926 WSN AL 22 34 2 7 1 0 0 4 0 3 2 0.206 — — — — 0.0
1926 NYY AL 41 127 13 34 8 1 0 13 1 13 4 0.268 .279 (-4%) .345 (-3%) .390 (-11%) .735 (-7%) 0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
8 25 1 7 1 0 0 1 1 2 0.280

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1926 WS NYA 7 22 1 6 1 0 0 1 1 2 0.273
1925 WS WS1 1 3 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.333

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 9 0 48 3 1 1
3B 1 0 1 0 0 0
C 1225 0 4657 1112 131 101
OF 7 0 8 0 1 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1911 CIN C 22 0 51 12 6 2
1912 CIN 1B 7 0 39 2 1 1
1912 CIN C 20 0 85 14 6 2
1912 CIN OF 6 0 8 0 1 0
1913 CIN C 2 0 2 0 0 0
1913 CIN OF 1 0 0 0 0 0
1915 SLA C 64 0 247 66 11 2
1916 SLA 1B 1 0 6 0 0 0
1916 SLA 3B 1 0 1 0 0 0
1916 SLA C 89 0 313 99 10 6
1917 SLA 1B 1 0 3 1 0 0
1917 SLA C 139 0 529 156 24 10
1918 SLA C 42 0 148 44 11 4
1919 SLA C 103 0 401 106 9 12
1920 SLA C 117 0 480 111 10 11
1921 SLA C 126 0 481 117 17 11
1922 SLA C 133 0 552 123 11 10
1923 SLA C 116 0 511 88 4 9
1924 SLA C 130 0 443 104 6 12
1925 SLA C 31 0 114 24 1 3
1925 WS1 C 35 0 129 16 2 3
1926 WS1 C 16 0 36 6 1 1
1926 NYA C 40 0 135 26 2 3

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 1226
First Base 9
Third Base 1
Left Field 6
Center Field 1

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
1924 Most Valuable Player AL 6th 17.0 64 0