Nat Hicks

Born: 4/19/1845 in Hempstead, NY, USA

Died: 4/21/1907 in Hoboken, NJ, USA

MLB Debut: 1872-04-22 | Final Game: 1877-06-05

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 186 lbs

Full name: Nathan Woodhull Hicks

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Biography

Nat Hicks, born in 1845, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned from 1872 to 1877. As a position player, Hicks participated in 257 games during the early days of Major League Baseball, a period marked by the transition from the sport's formative years to a more structured league system. He recorded a total of 301 hits, which contributed to a career batting average of .264, reflecting the offensive expectations of his era. Though home runs were not as prevalent during his time, Hicks managed to hit 1 home run while driving in 116 runs and stealing 9 bases, showcasing his ability to contribute in various facets of the game. Hicks played during a time when baseball was evolving from a more casual pastime into a competitive sport with established teams and fan bases. His contributions on the field were significant in helping to shape the early character of the game. Despite the relatively low home run totals of the era, his offensive production placed him among the notable players of his time, and his overall performance remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history. Hicks retired on June 5, 1877, leaving behind a legacy that reflects the development of professional baseball in its infancy.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
257	1142	172	301	35	6	1	116	9	25	23	0.264	0.279	0.307	0.587	-462.7

Career AVG .264 vs. league average .271 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .279 vs. league average .283 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .307 vs. league average .332 across their career seasons — 7.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.587 vs. league average 0.614 across their career seasons — near 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
1872	NY2		56	267	54	82	12	2	0	32	3	6	3	0.307	.285 (+8%)	.296 (+9%)	.347 (+6%)	.644 (+7%)	305.7
1873	NY2		28	120	12	29	1	2	1	14	2	8	0	0.242	.290 (-17%)	.304 (-5%)	.357 (-14%)	.661 (-10%)	-150.2
1874	PH2		58	266	51	73	8	1	0	30	3	5	4	0.274	.273 (avg)	.282 (+2%)	.333 (-6%)	.615 (-3%)	-66.3
1875	NY2		62	269	32	67	10	0	0	22	1	2	10	0.249	.253 (-2%)	.260 (-2%)	.309 (-8%)	.570 (-5%)	-177.0
1876	NY3	NL	45	188	20	44	4	1	0	15	0	3	4	0.234	.265 (-12%)	.277 (-11%)	.320 (-17%)	.598 (-14%)	-374.9
1877	CN1	NL	8	32	3	6	0	0	0	3	0	1	2	0.188	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2B	1	0	0	0	0	0
C	252	108	1275	245	352	24
OF	12	5	9	1	3	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1872	NY2	C	54	52	295	34	47	3
1872	NY2	OF	3	3	1	0	2	0
1873	NY2	C	28	0	170	23	55	4
1874	PH2	2B	1	0	0	0	0	0
1874	PH2	C	57	56	261	59	69	4
1874	PH2	OF	4	2	3	0	0	0
1875	NY2	C	60	0	296	67	80	7
1875	NY2	OF	5	0	5	1	1	0
1876	NY3	C	45	0	222	47	94	3
1877	CN1	C	8	0	31	15	7	3