Harry Heilmann
Career Overview

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Harry Heilmann was a professional baseball player who achieved a great deal of success during his career. He began his career as a first baseman in 1914 and played for the Detroit Tigers until 1932. He quickly established himself as an elite hitter, winning the American League batting title four times in a span of five seasons. He was twice

Harry Heilmann was a professional baseball player who achieved a great deal of success during his career. He began his career as a first baseman in 1914 and played for the Detroit Tigers until 1932. He quickly established himself as an elite hitter, winning the American League batting title four times in a span of five seasons. He was twice

Career Batting Stats

NL 1914-1932

AVG

.342

#12 All-Time

Hits

2,660

#76 All-Time

OBP

.410

#36 All-Time

OPS

.930

#35 All-Time

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Skills Scorecard

Contact

A+

Power

B

Speed

B+

Durability

A

Range

D+

Arm

B

Career Timeline

1914-1929

Detroit Tigers (AL)

Player

1930-1932

Cincinnati Reds (NL)

Player

1943-1950

Detroit Tigers (MLB)

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Harry Heilmann interviews Hal Newhouser

4 minutes 1949

A scripted radio show from the 1940s that included cheesy stories and analysis about the game of baseball.