Palmer Hildebrand

Born: 12/23/1884 in Shauck, OH, USA

Died: 1/25/1960 in North Canton, OH, USA

MLB Debut: 1913-05-14 | Final Game: 1913-09-07

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

Full name: Palmer Marion Hildebrand

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Biography

Palmer Hildebrand, born in 1884, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned a brief period from 1913 to 1913. Primarily a position player, Hildebrand played in a total of 26 games during his time in Major League Baseball. His performance at the plate yielded 9 hits with a batting average of .164, reflecting the challenges faced by players of his era. While he did not hit any home runs, he contributed 1 run batted in (RBI) and recorded 1 stolen base. Hildebrand's career unfolded during a time when baseball was evolving, transitioning from the deadball era to a more dynamic offensive style. Though his tenure in the major leagues was short and statistically modest, he remains a part of baseball history, representing the many players who sought to make their mark in a competitive and rapidly changing sport. His legacy lives on as a reminder of the diverse tapestry of talent that has shaped the game over the years.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
26	55	3	9	2	0	0	1	1	1	10	0.164	0.207	0.200	0.407	-343.5

Career AVG .164 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — 37.0% below league average.

Career OBP .207 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — 36.4% below league average.

Career SLG .200 vs. league average .346 across their career seasons — 42.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.407 vs. league average 0.671 across their career seasons — 39.4% 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
1913	STL	NL	26	55	3	9	2	0	0	1	1	1	10	0.164	.259 (-37%)	.325 (-36%)	.345 (-42%)	.670 (-39%)	-343.5

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
C	22	0	71	21	3	5
OF	1	0	0	0	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1913	SLN	C	22	0	71	21	3	5
1913	SLN	OF	1	0	0	0	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Catcher	22
Left Field	1