Hi Church, baseball player, 1890-1890

Hi Church

Born: 11/23/1863 in Central Square, NY, USA

Died: 2/23/1926 in Jacksonville, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 1890-08-23 | Final Game: 1890-08-25

Full name: Hiram Lincoln Church

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Biography

Hi Church, born in 1863, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned a brief but notable period in the late 19th century. He played as a position player during a time when baseball was evolving into the national pastime, marked by the transition from the deadball era to a more modern style of play. Church's tenure in Major League Baseball was short-lived, as he appeared in only three games from August 23 to August 25, 1890. During his brief career, Church recorded one hit in three games, resulting in a batting average of 0.111. Despite not hitting any home runs or driving in runs, his participation in the major leagues contributed to the rich tapestry of early baseball history. Although not a standout player in terms of statistics, Church's presence on the field during this formative era highlights the diverse array of talent that contributed to the development of the game. His career, though limited, reflects the challenges and opportunities faced by players of his time.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
3 9 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.111 0.111 0.111 0.222 0.0

Career AVG .111 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — 57.3% below league average.

Career OBP .111 vs. league average .337 across their career seasons — 67.0% below league average.

Career SLG .111 vs. league average .351 across their career seasons — 68.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.222 vs. league average 0.688 across their career seasons — 67.7% below 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
1890 BR4 AA 3 9 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.111 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 3 0 1 0 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1890 BR4 OF 3 0 1 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 3

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Syracuse University Syracuse NY 1889, 1890