Hank Erickson, baseball player, 1935-1935

Hank Erickson

Born: 11/11/1907 in Chicago, IL, USA

Died: 12/13/1964 in Louisville, KY, USA

MLB Debut: 1935-04-17 | Final Game: 1935-09-02

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Henry Nels Erickson

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Biography

Hank Erickson, born in 1907, enjoyed a brief but notable career in Major League Baseball, playing as a position player from 1935. Making his debut on April 17, 1935, Erickson showcased his skills over the course of 37 games during that season. He finished his career with a batting average of .261, recording 23 hits, including one home run and four runs batted in (RBIs). His performance, while limited in terms of games played, demonstrated his potential in the highly competitive landscape of the mid-1930s baseball era, a time characterized by strong pitching and the emergence of more powerful hitters. Erickson's playing style reflected the transitional phase of the game, as players began to adapt to the changing dynamics of offense in the sport. Despite not accumulating significant power numbers, his contributions were vital to his team's efforts during the season. While his career was cut short, Erickson's brief presence in the league is a reminder of the many players who have contributed to the rich tapestry of baseball history, each leaving their mark in unique ways.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
37 88 9 23 3 2 1 4 0 6 4 0.261 0.323 0.375 0.698 -97.0

Career AVG .261 vs. league average .280 across their career seasons — 6.6% below league average.

Career OBP .323 vs. league average .343 across their career seasons — 5.8% below league average.

Career SLG .375 vs. league average .400 across their career seasons — 6.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.698 vs. league average 0.742 across their career seasons — 6.0% 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
1935 CIN NL 37 88 9 23 3 2 1 4 0 6 4 0.261 .279 (-7%) .342 (-6%) .399 (-6%) .742 (-6%) -97.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
C 25 0 84 19 3 7

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1935 CIN C 25 0 84 19 3 7

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 25