Billy Herman
Inducted:
1975
Player Details
5-11, 180lb (180cm, 81kg)
Born:
July 7, 1909
New Albany, Indiana, U.S.
Died:
September 5, 1992
West Palm Beach, Florida, U.S.
Position:
Second baseman
Manager
College:
New Albany HS (New Albany, IN)
Billy Herman, born July 7, 1909, in New Albany, Indiana, was one of the finest second basemen of his generation. Known for his consistency at the plate and steady defense, Herman played 15 Major League seasons from 1931 to 1947, most notably with the Chicago Cubs. A natural contact hitter, he recorded a career .304 batting average with over 2,300 hits and was selected to 10 All-Star Games.
Herman played in four World Series during his career, bringing reliability and leadership to every club he joined, including the Cubs, Brooklyn Dodgers, Boston Braves, and Pittsburgh Pirates. Beyond his playing career, Herman also served as a manager and coach, further influencing the game. His combination of offensive production, defensive skill, and team-first mentality made him one of the premier infielders of the 1930s and 1940s.
Inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 1975, Herman’s legacy is that of a complete second baseman and respected baseball figure.
Herman's Awards and Records:
- 10× All-Star (1934–1943)
- Chicago Cubs Hall of Fame
- 4× World Series appearances (1932, 1935, 1938, 1941)
MLB Records:
- Career .304 batting average across 15 years
- Recorded over 200 hits in three separate seasons
- Consistently ranked among top defensive second basemen of his era
- One of the most reliable contact hitters and infield leaders of the 1930s–40s
MLB Teams:
As player
Chicago Cubs (1931–1941)
Brooklyn Dodgers (1941–1943, 1946)
Boston Braves (1946)
Pittsburgh Pirates (1947)
As manager
Pittsburgh Pirates (1947)
Boston Red Sox (1964–1966)
Number Worn:
2
MLB Stats:
Season Played:
1931–1947
Games Played:
1,922
Hits:
2,345
Batting Average:
.304
Home Runs:
47
RBIs:
839
Runs:
1,163
Doubles:
486
Triples:
82
Managerial record:
189–274
Winning %:
.408
