Heinie Stafford, baseball player, 1916-1916

Heinie Stafford

Born: 11/1/1891 in Orleans, VT, USA

Died: 1/29/1972 in Lake Worth, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 1916-10-05 | Final Game: 1916-10-05

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'7" | Weight: 160 lbs

Full name: Henry Alexander Stafford

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Biography

Heinie Stafford was a professional baseball player born in 1891, whose brief career in Major League Baseball lasted for a single day on October 5, 1916. As a position player, Stafford's time on the field was remarkably short, as he appeared in only one game. During this solitary appearance, he did not record any hits, home runs, or runs batted in, resulting in a batting average of .0. Despite not having the opportunity to establish a more substantial legacy, Stafford remains a part of the rich tapestry of early 20th-century baseball. Stafford's brief career came during a transitional period in baseball, when the sport was evolving from the deadball era into a time of greater offensive output. Although his statistical contributions were minimal, his inclusion in the Major Leagues reflects the competitive nature of the game, where many aspiring players sought their chance to shine. Heinie Stafford's story serves as a reminder of the countless athletes who strived for success in a sport that has always been marked by its highs and lows.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
1 1 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 .249 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .314 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.641 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
1916 NY1 NL 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Career Games by Position

Position Games

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Tufts University Medford MA 1913, 1914, 1915, 1916