Thorny Hawkes

Born: 10/15/1852 in Danvers, MA, USA

Died: 2/2/1929 in Danvers, MA, USA

MLB Debut: 1879-05-01 | Final Game: 1884-08-02

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'8" | Weight: 135 lbs

Full name: Thorndike Proctor Hawkes

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Biography

Thorny Hawkes, born in 1852, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned from 1879 to August 2, 1884. Playing primarily as a position player, Hawkes participated in 102 games during his time in Major League Baseball. He recorded a total of 94 hits, contributing to a batting average of .234, and he drove in 20 runs throughout his career. Notably, he did not hit any home runs or steal any bases, which reflects the different style of play during the late 19th century, a time characterized by a focus on contact hitting and speed rather than power. Hawkes' career unfolded during the formative years of professional baseball, an era that laid the groundwork for the modern game. As a player, he was part of the transition from the game's early days to a more organized and competitive structure. Although his individual statistics may not stand out in the annals of baseball history, his participation in the league contributed to the development of the sport during a pivotal time, as teams were beginning to establish more defined roles and strategies on the field. Hawkes retired from the game in 1884, leaving behind a legacy as a player who contributed to the rich tapestry of baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
102	401	40	94	10	3	0	20	0	8	14	0.234	0.249	0.274	0.524	-760.8

Career AVG .234 vs. league average .245 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .249 vs. league average .278 across their career seasons — 10.1% below league average.

Career SLG .274 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — 16.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.524 vs. league average 0.605 across their career seasons — 13.4% 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
1879	TRN	NL	64	250	24	52	6	1	0	20	0	4	14	0.208	.255 (-19%)	.270 (-19%)	.328 (-27%)	.599 (-23%)	-833.9
1884	WS7	AA	38	151	16	42	4	2	0	0	0	4	0	0.278	.243 (+14%)	.278 (+6%)	.327 (+1%)	.606 (+4%)	73.1