Guy Hecker, baseball player, 1882-1890

Guy Hecker

Born: 4/3/1856 in Youngsville, PA, USA

Died: 12/3/1938 in Wooster, OH, USA

MLB Debut: 1882-05-02 | Final Game: 1890-09-30

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Guy Jackson Hecker

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Biography

Guy Hecker was a prominent pitcher in Major League Baseball during the late 19th century, known for his impressive skill on the mound and his contributions to the game during a transformative era. Born in 1856, Hecker's career spanned from 1882 until 1890. Over the course of his eight-season career, he compiled a record of 175 wins and 146 losses, showcasing his durability and effectiveness as a starting pitcher. With an earned run average of 2.93, Hecker demonstrated his ability to limit scoring, placing him among the more proficient pitchers of his time. He recorded 1,110 strikeouts and finished his career with one save, reflecting both his longevity and his effectiveness in a league that was beginning to evolve into a more competitive environment. Hecker played during a period when baseball was transitioning from its early roots into a more structured and organized sport. His performance on the field not only contributed to the teams he played for but also helped to popularize the pitcher’s role in the game. His statistical achievements remain noteworthy, particularly in an era that saw the emergence of various pitching styles and strategies. As a pioneer of the game, Guy Hecker's legacy is remembered as part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, illustrating the evolution of pitching in the late 19th century.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
175 146 336 322 312 15 1 2924.0 2922 951 50 492 1110 2.93 0

Career ERA 2.93 vs. league average 3.44 across their career seasons — 14.8% better than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year Team Lg W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER BB SO ERA Lg ERA Pitcher PIV
1882 LS2 AA 6 6 13 11 10 0 0 104.0 75 15 5 33 1.30 2.80 (+54%) 1411.3
1883 LS2 AA 28 23 53 52 51 3 0 469.0 526 174 75 164 3.34 3.22 (-4%) 941.1
1884 LS2 AA 52 20 75 73 72 6 0 670.7 526 134 56 385 1.80 3.11 (+42%) 11335.6
1885 LS2 AA 30 23 53 53 51 2 0 480.0 454 116 54 209 2.17 3.03 (+28%) 5476.1
1886 LS2 AA 26 23 49 48 45 2 0 420.7 390 134 118 133 2.87 3.37 (+15%) -2279.6
1887 LS2 AA 18 12 34 32 32 2 1 285.3 325 132 50 58 4.16 4.17 (avg) 1991.0
1888 LS2 AA 8 17 26 25 25 0 0 223.3 251 84 43 63 3.39 2.95 (-15%) -451.6
1889 LS2 AA 5 13 19 16 15 0 0 151.3 215 94 47 33 5.59 3.93 (-42%) -1054.7
1890 PIT NL 2 9 14 12 11 0 0 119.7 160 68 44 32 5.11 3.88 (-32%) -2011.9

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
705 2876 504 812 117 47 19 278 123 143 98 0.282 0.324 0.376 0.699 3816.2

Career AVG .282 vs. league average .253 across their career seasons — +11.7% above league average.

Career OBP .324 vs. league average .306 across their career seasons — +5.8% above league average.

Career SLG .376 vs. league average .341 across their career seasons — +10.2% above league average.

Career OPS 0.699 vs. league average 0.647 across their career seasons — +8.1% 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
1882 LS2 AA 78 340 62 94 14 4 3 0 0 5 0 0.276 .248 (+11%) .275 (+4%) .329 (+11%) .605 (+8%) 375.5
1883 LS2 AA 81 332 59 90 6 6 1 0 0 12 0 0.271 .257 (+5%) .285 (+4%) .345 (-3%) .631 (avg) 25.9
1884 LS2 AA 78 316 53 94 14 8 4 42 0 10 0 0.297 .243 (+22%) .278 (+16%) .327 (+32%) .606 (+24%) 1121.8
1885 LS2 AA 70 297 48 81 9 2 2 35 0 5 0 0.273 .244 (+12%) .287 (avg) .325 (+4%) .613 (+2%) 37.2
1886 LS2 AA 84 343 76 117 14 5 4 48 25 32 0 0.341 .246 (+38%) .302 (+33%) .331 (+34%) .634 (+34%) 2025.5
1887 LS2 AA 91 370 89 118 21 6 4 50 48 31 38 0.319 .270 (+18%) .331 (+15%) .373 (+18%) .705 (+16%) 1174.2
1888 LS2 AA 56 211 32 48 9 2 0 29 20 11 16 0.227 .238 (-5%) .290 (-2%) .319 (-10%) .610 (-6%) -165.5
1889 LS2 AA 81 327 42 93 17 5 1 36 17 18 27 0.284 .263 (+8%) .334 (avg) .357 (+5%) .691 (+3%) 88.5
1890 PIT NL 86 340 43 77 13 9 0 38 13 19 17 0.226 .260 (-13%) .336 (-15%) .351 (-10%) .687 (-12%) -866.8

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 322 0 3018 98 141 179
OF 75 0 75 7 12 0
P 336 0 216 639 60 17

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1882 LS2 1B 66 0 689 22 31 43
1882 LS2 OF 2 0 1 0 0 0
1882 LS2 P 13 0 9 46 0 0
1883 LS2 1B 10 0 75 5 4 3
1883 LS2 OF 23 0 30 2 1 0
1883 LS2 P 53 0 40 99 10 4
1884 LS2 OF 5 0 5 0 2 0
1884 LS2 P 75 0 50 145 10 3
1885 LS2 1B 17 0 143 1 5 15
1885 LS2 OF 3 0 1 0 0 0
1885 LS2 P 53 0 30 97 10 1
1886 LS2 1B 22 0 217 7 17 11
1886 LS2 OF 17 0 11 1 3 0
1886 LS2 P 49 0 32 73 15 5
1887 LS2 1B 43 0 386 4 19 27
1887 LS2 OF 16 0 19 1 6 0
1887 LS2 P 34 0 24 76 4 0
1888 LS2 1B 30 0 289 5 20 11
1888 LS2 OF 1 0 0 0 0 0
1888 LS2 P 26 0 16 52 5 1
1889 LS2 1B 65 0 609 23 20 43
1889 LS2 OF 1 0 0 0 0 0
1889 LS2 P 19 0 7 32 3 3
1890 PIT 1B 69 0 610 31 25 26
1890 PIT OF 7 0 8 3 0 0
1890 PIT P 14 0 8 19 3 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 336
First Base 322
Left Field 44
Center Field 18
Right Field 13

Awards & Honors

Year Award Notes
1884 Pitching Triple Crown