Mert Hackett, baseball player, 1883-1887

Mert Hackett

Born: 11/11/1859 in Cambridge, MA, USA

Died: 2/22/1938 in Cambridge, MA, USA

MLB Debut: 1883-05-02 | Final Game: 1887-10-06

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Mortimer Martin Hackett

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Biography

Mert Hackett was a professional baseball player born in 1859, who played as a position player during the formative years of Major League Baseball from 1883 to 1887. Over the course of his career, Hackett appeared in 256 games, showcasing his contributions primarily as a utility player. He recorded a total of 203 hits, achieving a batting average of .216. Known for his versatility on the field, he hit 8 home runs and drove in 83 runs, while also stealing 5 bases throughout his time in the league. Hackett played during an era when baseball was transitioning into a more organized and commercially viable sport, bridging the gap between the post-Civil War years and the more modern approaches to the game. His career unfolded in a time when offensive statistics were beginning to be recognized for their importance in evaluating player performance. While his batting average may not have placed him among the league's elite hitters, Hackett's role in the development of baseball as a professional sport remains a vital part of the game's history. His contributions exemplified the grit and determination of players from the late 19th century, a period marked by the growing popularity of baseball across the United States.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
256 939 87 203 42 15 8 83 5 16 225 0.216 0.231 0.318 0.549 -2287.2

Career AVG .216 vs. league average .252 across their career seasons — 14.1% below league average.

Career OBP .231 vs. league average .297 across their career seasons — 22.2% below league average.

Career SLG .318 vs. league average .340 across their career seasons — 6.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.549 vs. league average 0.637 across their career seasons — 13.7% 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
1883 BSN NL 46 179 20 42 8 6 2 24 0 1 48 0.235 .257 (-9%) .285 (-16%) .345 (+10%) .631 (-2%) -133.3
1884 BSN NL 72 268 28 55 13 2 1 20 0 2 66 0.205 .243 (-16%) .278 (-24%) .327 (-14%) .606 (-19%) -847.9
1885 BSN NL 34 115 9 21 7 1 0 4 0 2 28 0.183 .244 (-25%) .287 (-32%) .325 (-20%) .613 (-25%) -457.4
1886 KCN NL 62 230 18 50 8 3 3 25 1 4 59 0.217 .246 (-12%) .302 (-24%) .331 (-4%) .634 (-14%) -589.5
1887 IN3 NL 42 147 12 35 6 3 2 10 4 7 24 0.238 .270 (-12%) .331 (-15%) .373 (-4%) .705 (-9%) -259.1

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 1 0 1 0 1 0
3B 1 0 1 4 2 0
C 241 0 1340 329 143 20
OF 19 0 12 1 6 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1883 BSN C 44 0 254 57 31 2
1883 BSN OF 4 0 1 1 3 0
1884 BSN 3B 1 0 1 4 2 0
1884 BSN C 71 0 512 104 48 2
1885 BSN C 34 0 194 53 27 6
1886 KCN C 52 0 252 63 25 6
1886 KCN OF 13 0 10 0 3 0
1887 IN3 1B 1 0 1 0 1 0
1887 IN3 C 40 0 128 52 12 4
1887 IN3 OF 2 0 1 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 241
First Base 1
Third Base 1
Left Field 1
Center Field 9
Right Field 9