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[2] [10] After the retirement of catcher Bill Killefer, Hartnett became the favorite catcher of Baseball Hall of Fame pitcher Grover Cleveland Alexander and caught Alexander's 300th career win on September 20, 1924. [11]
Mar 21, 2020 · Hartnett survived his doctors and went on to have one of the best seasons any catcher has ever had in 1930. He batted .339 and slammed 37 home runs, along with 31 doubles, while driving in 122 runs. He had an OPS of 1.034 and an OPS+ of 144.
Jan 4, 2012 · He carved out a career as one of the finest catchers ever to play the game, and into the 21st century was still widely acknowledged as the best catcher in the National League during his playing career in the 1920s and 1930s. In his life span of 72 years, almost to the minute, he wasted few moments, on the diamond or off.
Jan 24, 2016 · After O’Farrell was injured in 1924, the Millville marvel took over catching duties and began setting records. For example, his record of 37 home runs hit by a catcher set in 1930 would stand ...
Hartnett was known as an exceptional defensive catcher who evolved into one of the best hitting backstops of his time. In 1925, he set a record for most home runs by a catcher with 24, the second highest total in the National League behind only Rogers Hornsby.
Dec 20, 2010 · Position: Catcher. Bats: Right • Throws: Right. 6-1, 195lb (185cm, 88kg) Born: December 20, 1900 in Woonsocket, RI. Inducted as Player in 1955. (Voted by BBWAA on 195/251 ballots) View Gabby Hartnett's Page at the Baseball Hall of Fame (plaque, photos, videos).
Apr 4, 2005 · Five years after setting that single season record, Gabby Hartnett hit .339, drove in 122 runs, and whalloped 37 home runs, shattering his own single-season home run record for catchers - a record for catchers that stood for 23 years, until Roy Campanella hit 40 home runs in 1953!
