Hercules Burnett, baseball player, 1888-1895

Hercules Burnett

Born: 8/13/1865 in Louisville, KY, USA

Died: 10/4/1936 in Louisville, KY, USA

MLB Debut: 1888-06-26 | Final Game: 1895-09-29

Bats: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 177 lbs

Full name: Hercules H. Burnett

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Biography

Hercules Burnett, born in 1865, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned from 1888 to 1895. Primarily a position player, Burnett made a brief yet memorable impact on the game during a period characterized by the early development of professional baseball. He played in a total of 6 games, where he showcased his offensive skills with a commendable batting average of .333. In those limited appearances, he recorded 7 hits, including 2 home runs and 3 RBIs, demonstrating his ability to contribute effectively at the plate. Moreover, Burnett also displayed speed on the bases, tallying 3 stolen bases during his career. Despite the brevity of his time in the major leagues, Burnett's performance occurred during an era when baseball was evolving, transitioning from the deadball era into more dynamic styles of play. His ability to hit for average and power, combined with his speed, reflected the diverse skill set that was becoming increasingly valued in the game. While not widely remembered today, Hercules Burnett's contributions during the formative years of baseball help illustrate the rich tapestry of the sport's history.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
6 21 7 7 0 1 2 3 3 3 6 0.333 0.417 0.714 1.131 0.0

Career AVG .333 vs. league average .263 across their career seasons — +26.6% above league average.

Career OBP .417 vs. league average .322 across their career seasons — +29.6% above league average.

Career SLG .714 vs. league average .354 across their career seasons — +101.7% above league average.

Career OPS 1.131 vs. league average 0.676 across their career seasons — +67.4% above league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG Lg AVG Lg OBP Lg SLG Lg OPS PIV
1888 LS2 AA 1 4 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 4 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1895 LS3 NL 5 17 6 7 0 1 2 3 2 2 2 0.412 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 1 0 9 0 0 1
OF 5 0 11 1 4 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1888 LS2 OF 1 0 2 0 1 0
1895 LS3 1B 1 0 9 0 0 1
1895 LS3 OF 4 0 9 1 3 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 1
Center Field 4
Right Field 1