Fred Hancock, baseball player, 1949-1949

Fred Hancock

Born: 3/28/1920 in Allenport, PA, USA

Died: 3/12/1986 in Clearwater, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 1949-04-26 | Final Game: 1949-09-29

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'8" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: Fred James Hancock

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Biography

Fred Hancock was a professional baseball player born in 1920, who had a brief but notable career in Major League Baseball during the 1949 season. Playing primarily as a position player, Hancock made his mark in a challenging era of the game, shortly after World War II, when the sport was experiencing a resurgence in popularity. He played in a total of 39 games, showcasing his skills at the highest level, although he faced stiff competition from many talented players who were returning from military service. Throughout his time in the league, Hancock recorded 7 hits and drove in 9 runs, culminating in a batting average of .135. Despite not hitting any home runs and not registering any stolen bases, his contributions were part of a larger team effort during a transitional period in baseball history. While his playing career was short-lived, Hancock's participation in the major leagues reflects the diverse tapestry of players who have contributed to the sport's rich heritage.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
39 52 7 7 2 1 0 9 0 8 9 0.135 0.262 0.212 0.474 -315.5

Career AVG .135 vs. league average .263 across their career seasons — 48.8% below league average.

Career OBP .262 vs. league average .344 across their career seasons — 23.7% below league average.

Career SLG .212 vs. league average .384 across their career seasons — 44.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.474 vs. league average 0.728 across their career seasons — 34.9% 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
1949 CHW AL 39 52 7 7 2 1 0 9 0 8 9 0.135 .262 (-49%) .343 (-24%) .384 (-45%) .727 (-35%) -315.5

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
3B 3 0 1 4 1 0
OF 1 0 0 0 0 0
SS 27 0 21 24 1 10

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1949 CHA 3B 3 0 1 4 1 0
1949 CHA OF 1 0 0 0 0 0
1949 CHA SS 27 0 21 24 1 10

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Third Base 3
Shortstop 27
Right Field 1