Bill Hawes, baseball player, 1879-1884

Bill Hawes

Born: 11/17/1853 in Nashua, NH, USA

Died: 6/16/1940 in Lowell, MA, USA

MLB Debut: 1879-05-01 | Final Game: 1884-10-15

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 155 lbs

Full name: William Hildreth Hawes

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Biography

Bill Hawes was a professional baseball player active during the early years of Major League Baseball, playing from 1879 to 1884. Born in 1853, Hawes participated in a total of 117 games throughout his career, where he established himself as a reliable position player. He recorded 128 hits and finished his career with a batting average of .254. Known for his ability to make contact, he hit 4 home runs and collected 9 RBIs, contributing to his team's offensive efforts during a time when the game was still evolving. During Hawes's playing years, baseball was transitioning from the rudimentary styles of the 19th century to a more organized and competitive sport. The era was characterized by the emergence of new strategies and the gradual professionalization of players. While not a prolific base stealer, as evidenced by his 0 stolen bases, Hawes's contributions were significant within the context of his time, showcasing the skill and determination of early baseball players who laid the groundwork for future generations. His legacy endures as part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, highlighting the sport's development during its formative years.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
117 504 99 128 10 7 4 9 0 7 13 0.254 0.264 0.325 0.590 -206.1

Career AVG .254 vs. league average .245 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .264 vs. league average .278 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .325 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.590 vs. league average 0.605 across their career seasons — near 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
1879 BSN NL 38 155 19 31 3 3 0 9 0 2 13 0.200 .255 (-22%) .270 (-22%) .328 (-21%) .599 (-22%) -488.3
1884 CNU UA 79 349 80 97 7 4 4 0 0 5 0 0.278 .243 (+14%) .278 (+3%) .327 (+9%) .606 (+6%) 282.3

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 21 0 200 3 10 4
C 5 0 22 5 4 0
OF 92 0 112 17 27 2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1879 BSN C 5 0 22 5 4 0
1879 BSN OF 34 0 38 10 10 2
1884 CNU 1B 21 0 200 3 10 4
1884 CNU OF 58 0 74 7 17 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 5
First Base 21
Left Field 23
Center Field 16
Right Field 54