Hank Small, baseball player, 1978-1978

Hank Small

Born: 7/31/1953 in Atlanta, GA, USA

Died: 3/3/2010 in Atlanta, GA, USA

MLB Debut: 1978-09-27 | Final Game: 1978-09-27

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 205 lbs

Full name: George Henry Small

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Biography

Hank Small, born in 1953, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned a brief moment in the late 1970s. He made his Major League debut on September 27, 1978, stepping onto the field as a position player. Small's time in the big leagues was notably short, as he played just one game during his career. Unfortunately, he did not record any hits, home runs, or RBIs, finishing with a batting average of .0 and zero stolen bases. Though his tenure in Major League Baseball was limited, Small's journey reflects the challenges faced by many players during an era when the competition for roster spots was fierce. His story serves as a reminder of the countless athletes who aspire to play at the highest level, often facing obstacles and, in some cases, fleeting opportunities. Despite the brevity of his career, Hank Small remains a part of baseball history, emblematic of the dreams held by many who seek to leave their mark on the game.

Career Batting Statistics

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

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .323 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .379 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.702 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
1978 ATL NL 1 4 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
1B 1 1 12 1 0 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1978 ATL 1B 1 1 12 1 0 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 1

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of South Carolina Columbia SC 1972, 1973, 1974, 1975