Hardin made the Cubs' early season roster in 1952 as a 29-year-old rookie after being selected in the 1951 Rule 5 draft out of the St. Louis Cardinals' organization. In his debut game on April 15, 1952, Hardin pinch hit for second baseman Bob Ramazzotti in the fourth inning of a game against the Cincinnati Reds at Crosley Field, then stayed in the game at second base, going hitless in four at bats but playing errorless ball in the field as the Cubs won, 6–5.[2] His next appearance came a week later against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Forbes Field. He entered the game, a one-sided Chicago victory, in the fifth inning in relief of starting shortstop Leon Brinkopf. The following inning, Hardin collected his only Major League hit, a single off the Pirates' Jim Suchecki. Again he played errorless ball, handling two chances.[3] In his final appearance, and lone game played at Wrigley Field, he was again a defensive replacement in the late innings of a winning Cubs' effort, taking over from Roy Smalley Jr. at shortstop. In his final MLB at bat, facing Clyde King, Hardin grounded out to his opposite number, Pee Wee Reese of the Brooklyn Dodgers. He also turned a double play.[4]
During his minor league career, Hardin played in 1,347 games.[5]
Referencesedit
^"Baseball in Wartime - Those Who Served A to Z". www.baseballinwartime.com.
^"Retrosheet Boxscore: Chicago Cubs 6, Cincinnati Reds 5". www.retrosheet.org.
^"Retrosheet Boxscore: Chicago Cubs 13, Pittsburgh Pirates 2". www.retrosheet.org.
^"Retrosheet Boxscore: Chicago Cubs 7, Brooklyn Dodgers 2". www.retrosheet.org.
^"Bud Hardin Minor Leagues Statistics & History - Baseball-Reference.com". Baseball-Reference.com.
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hardin, william, edgar, hardin, june, 1922, july, 1997, american, professional, baseball, player, although, played, professionally, seasons, 1942, 1946, 1957, hardin, appeared, only, three, major, league, games, shortstop, second, baseman, pinch, hitter, 1952,. William Edgar Bud Hardin June 14 1922 July 28 1997 was an American professional baseball player Although he played professionally for 13 seasons 1942 1946 1957 Hardin appeared in only three Major League games as a shortstop second baseman and pinch hitter for the 1952 Chicago Cubs The native of Shelby North Carolina threw and batted right handed stood 5 feet 10 inches 1 78 m tall and weighed 165 pounds 75 kg He served in the United States Army during World War II 1 Bud HardinSecond baseman ShortstopBorn 1922 06 14 June 14 1922Shelby North CarolinaDied July 28 1997 1997 07 28 aged 75 Rancho Santa Fe CaliforniaBatted RightThrew RightMLB debutApril 15 1952 for the Chicago CubsLast MLB appearanceMay 1 1952 for the Chicago CubsMLB statisticsBatting average 143Home runs0Runs batted in0TeamsChicago Cubs 1952 Hardin made the Cubs early season roster in 1952 as a 29 year old rookie after being selected in the 1951 Rule 5 draft out of the St Louis Cardinals organization In his debut game on April 15 1952 Hardin pinch hit for second baseman Bob Ramazzotti in the fourth inning of a game against the Cincinnati Reds at Crosley Field then stayed in the game at second base going hitless in four at bats but playing errorless ball in the field as the Cubs won 6 5 2 His next appearance came a week later against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Forbes Field He entered the game a one sided Chicago victory in the fifth inning in relief of starting shortstop Leon Brinkopf The following inning Hardin collected his only Major League hit a single off the Pirates Jim Suchecki Again he played errorless ball handling two chances 3 In his final appearance and lone game played at Wrigley Field he was again a defensive replacement in the late innings of a winning Cubs effort taking over from Roy Smalley Jr at shortstop In his final MLB at bat facing Clyde King Hardin grounded out to his opposite number Pee Wee Reese of the Brooklyn Dodgers He also turned a double play 4 During his minor league career Hardin played in 1 347 games 5 References edit Baseball in Wartime Those Who Served A to Z www baseballinwartime com Retrosheet Boxscore Chicago Cubs 6 Cincinnati Reds 5 www retrosheet org Retrosheet Boxscore Chicago Cubs 13 Pittsburgh Pirates 2 www retrosheet org Retrosheet Boxscore Chicago Cubs 7 Brooklyn Dodgers 2 www retrosheet org Bud Hardin Minor Leagues Statistics amp History Baseball Reference com Baseball Reference com External links editCareer statistics and player information from Baseball Reference Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Bud Hardin amp oldid 1161529809, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
