Hal Trosky

Born: 11/11/1912 in Norway, IA, USA

Died: 6/18/1979 in Cedar Rapids, IA, USA

MLB Debut: 1933-09-11 | Final Game: 1946-09-27

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 207 lbs

Full name: Harold Arthur Trosky

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Biography

Hal Trosky was a prominent American baseball player, born in 1912, who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1933 to 1946. Known for his powerful left-handed bat and solid defensive skills, Trosky played primarily as a first baseman and outfielder. Over his 14-year career, he appeared in 1,347 games and recorded a .302 batting average, showcasing his ability to consistently hit for both average and power. With 1,561 hits, 228 home runs, and 1,012 RBIs, he established himself as a key offensive contributor during his tenure in the league, particularly noted for his run production in the pre-World War II era. Trosky's playing style was characterized by his keen eye at the plate and his capability to drive in runs, earning him a reputation as one of the more formidable sluggers of his time. His career coincided with a transformative period in baseball, as the sport began to recover from the Great Depression and navigate the challenges of World War II. Trosky's contributions to the game extended beyond his statistics; he was part of a generation of players who helped maintain the popularity of baseball in America. Despite facing competition from emerging talents, he remained a consistent performer and a respected figure among his peers until his retirement in 1946.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
1347	5161	835	1561	331	58	228	1012	28	545	440	0.302	0.371	0.522	0.892	22969.7

Career AVG .302 vs. league average .271 across their career seasons — +11.5% above league average.

Career OBP .371 vs. league average .337 across their career seasons — +9.9% above league average.

Career SLG .522 vs. league average .385 across their career seasons — +35.5% above league average.

Career OPS 0.892 vs. league average 0.722 across their career seasons — +23.5% above 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
1933	CLE	AL	11	44	6	13	1	2	1	8	0	2	12	0.295	—	—	—	—	0.0
1934	CLE	AL	154	625	117	206	45	9	35	142	2	58	49	0.330	.278 (+19%)	.340 (+14%)	.392 (+52%)	.733 (+35%)	4310.3
1935	CLE	AL	154	632	84	171	33	7	26	113	1	46	60	0.271	.279 (-3%)	.342 (-6%)	.399 (+17%)	.742 (+6%)	624.5
1936	CLE	AL	151	629	124	216	45	9	42	162	6	36	58	0.343	.283 (+21%)	.349 (+9%)	.404 (+59%)	.753 (+36%)	4444.5
1937	CLE	AL	153	601	104	179	36	9	32	128	3	65	60	0.298	.276 (+8%)	.342 (+7%)	.398 (+38%)	.740 (+24%)	2831.0
1938	CLE	AL	150	554	106	185	40	9	19	110	5	67	40	0.334	.272 (+22%)	.341 (+19%)	.392 (+38%)	.734 (+29%)	3359.6
1939	CLE	AL	122	448	89	150	31	4	25	104	2	52	28	0.335	.274 (+22%)	.342 (+18%)	.393 (+50%)	.735 (+35%)	3118.6
1940	CLE	AL	140	522	85	154	39	4	25	93	1	79	45	0.295	.267 (+10%)	.335 (+17%)	.387 (+36%)	.722 (+27%)	2995.5
1941	CLE	AL	89	310	43	91	17	0	11	51	1	44	21	0.294	.262 (+12%)	.332 (+15%)	.373 (+22%)	.705 (+19%)	1157.2
1944	CHW	AL	135	497	55	120	32	2	10	70	3	62	30	0.241	.261 (-8%)	.325 (avg)	.357 (+5%)	.683 (+3%)	279.3
1946	CHW	AL	88	299	22	76	12	3	2	31	4	34	37	0.254	.256 (-1%)	.328 (avg)	.358 (-7%)	.687 (-3%)	-150.6

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	1321	0	12124	752	121	1146
2B	1	0	1	1	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	PO	A	E	DP
1933	CLE	1B	11	91	4	1	6
1934	CLE	1B	154	1487	86	22	145
1935	CLE	1B	153	1567	88	11	129
1936	CLE	1B	151	1367	85	22	126
1936	CLE	2B	1	1	1	0	0
1937	CLE	1B	152	1403	76	10	131
1938	CLE	1B	148	1232	102	10	121
1939	CLE	1B	118	1004	97	9	97
1940	CLE	1B	139	1207	70	11	129
1941	CLE	1B	85	727	54	9	77
1944	CHA	1B	130	1310	57	9	122
1946	CHA	1B	80	729	33	7	63