Heinie Manush
Inducted:
1964
Player Details
6-1, 200lb (185cm, 90kg)
Born:
July 20, 1901
Tuscumbia, Alabama, U.S.
Died:
May 12, 1971
Sarasota, Florida, U.S.
Position:
Left fielder
College:
NA
Heinie Manush was one of baseball’s purest hitters during the 1920s and 1930s. Known for his aggressive style at the plate and sharp instincts in left field, Manush finished his 17-year career with a .330 batting average—among the best of his era. He won the American League batting title in 1926, hitting .378.
Manush played for several teams, including the Detroit Tigers and Washington Senators, consistently posting strong offensive numbers. He collected over 2,500 hits and batted over .300 in 11 seasons. His ability to hit for average, rack up doubles and triples, and remain a key lineup contributor made him one of the standout hitters of his generation. His consistent production and impressive totals earned him a spot in the Hall of Fame in 1964.
Manush's Awards and Records
- All-Star (1934)
- AL batting champion (1926)
- Washington Nationals Ring of Honor
- Top 25 all-time in left field putouts (2,855)
MLB Records
- Career Batting Average of .330 – Among the top averages in MLB history
- 241 Hits in 1928 – One of the highest single-season hit totals in MLB
- Led the American League in Batting Average (1926) – .378
- Led the AL in Hits Twice – 1928 and 1933
- Top 10 in AL MVP Voting Multiple Times
- 11 Seasons with a Batting Average Over .300
MLB Teams:
Detroit Tigers (1923–1927)
St. Louis Browns (1928–1930)
Washington Senators (1930–1935)
Boston Red Sox (1936)
Brooklyn Dodgers (1937–1938)
Pittsburgh Pirates (1938–1939)
MLB Stats
Games Played:
2,008
Hits:
2,524
Batting Average:
.330
Runs Scored:
1,288
Runs Batted In (RBI):
1,183
Home Runs:
110
Stolen Bases:
113
Doubles:
491
Triples:
160