Henry John Steinbacher (March 22, 1913 – April 3, 1977) was an American professional baseball player who played outfield for the Chicago White Sox from 1937 to 1939 seasons. Before debuting in the major leagues, his contract was purchased by Chicago from the St. Louis Browns. In 1938, his only first full season in the major leagues, his batting average ranked seventh best in the American League. On June 22 of that year, he went 6-for-6 against the Senators in a 16-3 win.
Hank Steinbacher
Given name: | Henry John Steinbacher |
Nicknames: | None |
Primary Pos: | Rightfield |
Hght/Wght: | 5'11" / 180 lbs |
Bats/Throws: | L / R |
Born: | Mar 22, 1913 in Sacramento, CA |
Died: | Apr 3, 1977 in Sacramento, CA (64 years old) |
Debut: | Apr 21, 1937 |