RetiredRF1914–1932T-470 all-time

Harry Heilmann

“Slug” · Detroit Tigers, Cincinnati Reds

Bats / ThrowsRight / Right
AgeDied Jul 9, 1951
Height / Weight6' 1" / 195 lb
BornAug 3, 1894 · San Francisco, CA, USA
MLB debutMay 16, 1914
Last gameMay 31, 1932
TeamsDetroit Tigers 1914, 1916–1929Cincinnati Reds 1930, 1932
Career home runs
183
2147 games · 17 seasons
Best season
21
1922 · Detroit Tigers
All-time HR rank
T-470
Tied with 2 others · Next: Bob Watson (184), 2 to pass
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2 badges earned
1Unicorn
1Rare Air
  • UnicornCareerHall of FameInducted 1952
  • ×10Rare AirGameMulti-homer gameFirst Aug 2, 1919 · latest Aug 28, 1930

Distance and exit-velocity badges count from 2015, when tracking began. Grand slams, walk-offs, inside-the-park, leadoff, pinch-hit, first-pitch, back-to-back, switch-hitting and ballpark badges count games from 2008 on.

Career arc

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Personal records

Career

Longest of his career

Hardest hit of his career

Year by year

Regular season · MLB
SeasonTeamGPAHRRBIAVGOBPSLGOPSAB/HR
1932Cincinnati Reds153106.258.258.323.581—
1930Cincinnati Reds1425391991.333.416.577.99324.2
1929Detroit Tigers12551915120.344.412.565.97730.2
1928Detroit Tigers15163314107.328.390.507.89739.9
1927Detroit Tigers14159614120.398.475.6161.09136.1
1926Detroit Tigers1415989103.367.445.534.97955.8
1925Detroit Tigers15066413134.393.457.5691.02644.1
1924Detroit Tigers15367810114.346.428.533.96157.0
1923Detroit Tigers14462618115.403.481.6321.11329.1
1922Detroit Tigers1185272192.356.432.5981.03021.7
1921Detroit Tigers14967219139.394.444.6061.05031.7
1920Detroit Tigers145602989.309.358.429.78760.3
1919Detroit Tigers140594893.320.366.477.84367.1
1918Detroit Tigers79331539.276.359.406.76557.2
1917Detroit Tigers150619586.281.333.387.720111.2
1916Detroit Tigers136513273.282.349.410.759225.5
1914Detroit Tigers68218218.225.316.313.62991.0
Career214789601831539.342.410.520.93042.6

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Harry Heilmann home run facts
How many career home runs does Harry Heilmann have?

Harry Heilmann hit 183 career MLB home runs in 17 seasons (1914–1932), tied for 470th all-time.

Where does Harry Heilmann rank on the all-time home run list?

Tied for 470th in MLB history with 183. Next: Bob Watson (184), 2 to pass.

What was Harry Heilmann’s best home run season?

His most home runs in a season is 21, in 1922 with the Detroit Tigers, when he posted a 1.030 OPS.

Is Harry Heilmann in the Hall of Fame?

Yes. Harry Heilmann was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1952.

What teams has Harry Heilmann played for?

Detroit Tigers (1914, 1916–1929); Cincinnati Reds (1930, 1932).

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