Ducky Hemp, baseball player, 1887-1890

Ducky Hemp

Born: 12/27/1862 in St. Louis, MO, USA

Died: 3/3/1923 in St. Louis, MO, USA

MLB Debut: 1887-10-06 | Final Game: 1890-08-25

Bats: L | Height: 5'7" | Weight: 136 lbs

Full name: William H. Hemp

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Biography

Ducky Hemp, born in 1862, was a professional baseball player who graced the diamond during the late 19th century, a period characterized by the emerging evolution of the game. His career spanned from 1887 until 1890, during which he played in a total of 31 games. Hemp recorded 25 hits and accumulated a batting average of .214, contributing 5 RBIs and 4 stolen bases to his teams. While he did not hit any home runs, his speed on the bases showcased his agility and ability to disrupt opposing pitchers and defenses. Hemp's time in Major League Baseball coincided with an era that was beginning to see the transition from the deadball style of play to a more dynamic game. Although his career was relatively brief and his statistics modest, Hemp's presence on the field during this formative time in baseball history provided a glimpse into the development of player roles and strategies that would shape the future of the sport. His contributions, while not record-breaking, are remembered as part of the rich tapestry of baseball's early years.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
31 117 11 25 2 2 0 5 4 9 12 0.214 0.281 0.265 0.546 -170.6

Career AVG .214 vs. league average .264 across their career seasons — 19.2% below league average.

Career OBP .281 vs. league average .335 across their career seasons — 16.0% below league average.

Career SLG .265 vs. league average .360 across their career seasons — 26.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.546 vs. league average 0.695 across their career seasons — 21.4% 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
1887 LS2 AA 1 3 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0.333 — — — — 0.0
1890 PIT NL 21 81 9 19 0 2 0 4 3 8 12 0.235 .260 (-10%) .336 (-8%) .351 (-19%) .687 (-13%) -170.6
1890 SR2 AA 9 33 1 5 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 0.152 — — — — -170.6

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 31 0 48 9 8 5

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1887 LS2 OF 1 0 0 0 1 0
1890 PIT OF 21 0 34 5 6 3
1890 SR2 OF 9 0 14 4 1 2

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 4
Center Field 21
Right Field 6