Chicken Hawks

Born: 2/3/1896 in San Francisco, CA, USA

Died: 5/26/1973 in San Rafael, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1921-04-14 | Final Game: 1925-09-27

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 167 lbs

Full name: Nelson Louis Hawks

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Biography

Chicken Hawks was a notable position player in Major League Baseball during the early 1920s, leaving a mark with his impressive offensive performance. Born in 1896, Hawks played from 1921 until his retirement on September 27, 1925. Over the course of his career, he appeared in 146 games, amassing 124 hits and showcasing his hitting prowess with a robust batting average of .316. His offensive contributions included 7 home runs and 60 runs batted in (RBIs), demonstrating both power and consistency at the plate. Hawks' career unfolded during a transformative era in baseball, as the sport began to recover from the aftermath of the deadball era, which had emphasized pitching and defense over offensive fireworks. His ability to hit for average and drive in runs made him a valuable asset on the field, contributing to the competitive landscape of the league during the 1920s. While his career was relatively brief, Chicken Hawks' performance remains a testament to the talent that flourished in this dynamic period of baseball history.

Negro Leagues Career Statistics

Batting

PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	SB	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
74.0	61.0	11.0	15.0	4.0	0	0	1.0	12.0	0	3.0	0.246	0.370	0.311	0.681

Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Batting

Season	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	SB	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
1925	29.0	20.0	7.0	5.0	2.0	0	0	1.0	8.0	0	1.0	0.250	0.464	0.350	0.814
1926	45.0	41.0	4.0	10.0	2.0	0	0	0	4.0	0	2.0	0.244	0.311	0.293	0.604

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
146	393	68	124	17	8	7	60	3	37	45	0.316	0.377	0.453	0.830	793.9

Career AVG .316 vs. league average .287 across their career seasons — +9.9% above league average.

Career OBP .377 vs. league average .347 across their career seasons — +8.7% above league average.

Career SLG .453 vs. league average .401 across their career seasons — +12.8% above league average.

Career OPS 0.830 vs. league average 0.749 across their career seasons — +10.9% above 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
1921	NYY	AL	41	73	16	21	2	3	2	15	0	5	12	0.288	.286 (+1%)	.344 (-3%)	.395 (+21%)	.739 (+10%)	96.3
1925	PHI	NL	105	320	52	103	15	5	5	45	3	32	33	0.322	.288 (+12%)	.349 (+11%)	.407 (+10%)	.756 (+10%)	697.6