Hank Conger, baseball player, 2010-2016

Hank Conger

Born: 1/29/1988 in Federal Way, WA, USA

MLB Debut: 2010-09-11 | Final Game: 2016-07-08

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 220 lbs

Full name: Hyun Choi Conger

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Biography

Hank Conger, born in 1988, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 2010 to 2016. Primarily known as a position player, Conger played a total of 373 games throughout his career, showcasing his skills predominantly as a catcher. He recorded 224 hits, which included 31 home runs and 114 runs batted in, contributing to his team’s offensive efforts during his tenure in the league. Despite a batting average of .221, Conger's ability to handle pitchers and manage games behind the plate was regarded as a valuable asset. Conger began his career during an era marked by significant changes in the game, including advancements in player conditioning and analytics. He was noted for his strong defensive capabilities and his familiarity with the intricacies of game strategy, which made him a respected figure among teammates and coaches alike. Although his time in the spotlight was relatively brief, Hank Conger's contributions to the teams he played for, such as the Los Angeles Angels and the Houston Astros, left a lasting impression in the world of baseball. After retiring on July 8, 2016, Conger’s journey through the majors reflected the challenges and triumphs faced by many players in the competitive landscape of baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
373 1013 94 224 50 2 31 114 0 97 267 0.221 0.294 0.366 0.660 -1128.2

Career AVG .221 vs. league average .254 across their career seasons — 13.1% below league average.

Career OBP .294 vs. league average .319 across their career seasons — 7.8% below league average.

Career SLG .366 vs. league average .402 across their career seasons — 8.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.660 vs. league average 0.721 across their career seasons — 8.4% 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
2010 LAA AL 13 29 2 5 1 1 0 5 0 5 9 0.172 — — — — 0.0
2011 LAA AL 59 177 14 37 8 0 6 19 0 17 37 0.209 .255 (-18%) .320 (-12%) .399 (-11%) .719 (-11%) -348.7
2012 LAA AL 7 18 0 3 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0.167 — — — — 0.0
2013 LAA AL 92 233 23 58 13 1 7 21 0 17 61 0.249 .253 (-2%) .317 (-2%) .396 (+2%) .714 (avg) -15.8
2014 LAA AL 80 231 24 51 12 0 4 25 0 22 57 0.221 .251 (-12%) .313 (-7%) .386 (-16%) .700 (-12%) -453.6
2015 HOU AL 73 201 25 46 11 0 11 33 0 23 63 0.229 .254 (-10%) .316 (-2%) .404 (+11%) .721 (+5%) 180.6
2016 TBR AL 49 124 6 24 5 0 3 10 0 12 40 0.194 .255 (-24%) .321 (-18%) .417 (-27%) .738 (-23%) -490.7

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2015 ALDS1 HOU 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
2014 ALDS1 LAA 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
C 339 287 2284 139 31 17
OF 1 0 0 0 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2010 LAA C 10 9 63 3 3 0
2011 LAA C 56 48 322 27 6 5
2012 LAA C 7 6 48 4 1 0
2013 LAA C 71 60 480 30 7 5
2014 LAA C 79 70 599 37 7 1
2015 HOU C 69 56 472 22 4 5
2015 HOU OF 1 0 0 0 0 0
2016 TBA C 47 38 300 16 3 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 339
Left Field 1
Designated Hitter 7

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2016 TBA AL $1,500,000
2015 HOU AL $1,075,000
2014 LAA AL $517,500
2013 LAA AL $495,000
2011 LAA AL $414,000
Total Career Earnings $4,001,500