Hank Steinbacher Explained

Hank Steinbacher
Bats:Right
Throws:Right
Birth Date:22 March 1913
Birth Place:Sacramento, California
Death Place:Sacramento, California
Debutleague:MLB
Debutdate:April 21
Debutyear:1937
Debutteam:Chicago White Sox
Finalleague:MLB
Finaldate:October 1
Finalyear:1939
Finalteam:Chicago White Sox
Statleague:MLB
Stat1label:Batting average
Stat1value:.292
Stat2label:Home runs
Stat2value:6
Stat3label:Runs batted in
Stat3value:85
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Highlights:
  • 7th best batting average in the AL (1938)

Henry John Steinbacher (March 22, 1913 – April 3, 1977) was a professional baseball player who played outfield for the Chicago White Sox from 1937 to 1939 seasons. Before debuting in the major leagues, his contract was purchased by Chicago from the St. Louis Browns. In 1938, his only first full season in the major leagues, his batting average ranked seventh best in the American League. On June 22 of that year, he went 6-for-6 against the Senators in a 16-3 win.

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