Buddy Hicks, baseball player, 1956-1956

Buddy Hicks

Born: 2/15/1927 in Belvedere, CA, USA

Died: 12/8/2014 in St. George, UT, USA

MLB Debut: 1956-04-17 | Final Game: 1956-07-18

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: Clarence Walter Hicks

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Biography

Buddy Hicks was a professional baseball player born in 1927, who played as a position player in Major League Baseball in the mid-1950s. His career spanned from April 17, 1956, to July 18, 1956, during a time when the sport was transitioning into a more dynamic era of play. Hicks appeared in 26 games, contributing to his team with a total of 10 hits and 5 runs batted in, while maintaining a batting average of .213. Although he did not hit any home runs or record stolen bases during his brief stint in the majors, his determination and presence on the field reflected the competitive spirit of the time. While Hicks' major league career was short-lived, he was part of a generation of players that laid the groundwork for the evolution of the game in the late 20th century. His experience in the league, albeit limited, showcased the challenges faced by position players during an era marked by the emergence of power hitting and strategic play. Despite not having an extensive statistical legacy, Buddy Hicks remains a notable figure in baseball history for his contributions during a pivotal time in the sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
26 47 5 10 2 0 0 5 0 3 2 0.213 0.260 0.255 0.515 -231.2

Career AVG .213 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — 17.6% below league average.

Career OBP .260 vs. league average .331 across their career seasons — 21.5% below league average.

Career SLG .255 vs. league average .397 across their career seasons — 35.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.515 vs. league average 0.729 across their career seasons — 29.3% 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
1956 DET AL 26 47 5 10 2 0 0 5 0 3 2 0.213 — — — — -231.2

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 6 5 15 13 0 2
3B 1 0 0 0 0 0
SS 16 4 6 18 0 3

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1956 DET 2B 6 5 15 13 0 2
1956 DET 3B 1 0 0 0 0 0
1956 DET SS 16 4 6 18 0 3

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 6
Third Base 1
Shortstop 17