Don Hoak

Born: 2/5/1928 in Roulette, PA, USA

Died: 10/9/1969 in Pittsburgh, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 1954-04-18 | Final Game: 1964-05-12

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: Donald Albert Hoak

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Biography

Don Hoak was a professional baseball player who made a significant impact in Major League Baseball during his career from 1954 to 1964. Born in 1928, Hoak played primarily as a position player, appearing in 1,263 games. He was known for his versatile defensive skills and solid hitting, finishing his career with a batting average of .265, 1,144 hits, 89 home runs, and 498 RBIs. His offensive contributions were complemented by his speed on the bases, as he recorded 64 stolen bases throughout his time in the league. Hoak was selected as an All-Star once during his career, highlighting his status as one of the prominent players of his era. He played in a time when baseball was transitioning from the post-World War II years into a more competitive and diverse landscape, which included the integration of players from different backgrounds. His grit and determination on the field made him a respected figure among teammates and fans alike. After retiring from professional baseball on May 12, 1964, Don Hoak left behind a legacy as a hardworking player who contributed to the teams he played for, including notable stints with the Pittsburgh Pirates and the Cincinnati Reds.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
1263	4322	598	1144	214	44	89	498	64	523	530	0.265	0.345	0.396	0.741	3848.1

Career AVG .265 vs. league average .256 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .345 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — +6.4% above league average.

Career SLG .396 vs. league average .389 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.741 vs. league average 0.713 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
1954	BRO	NL	88	261	41	64	9	5	7	26	8	25	39	0.245	.261 (-6%)	.333 (-4%)	.390 (+2%)	.723 (-1%)	-75.7
1955	BRO	NL	94	279	50	67	13	3	5	19	9	46	50	0.240	.258 (-7%)	.332 (+5%)	.393 (-8%)	.726 (-2%)	8.2
1956	CHC	NL	121	424	51	91	18	4	5	37	8	41	46	0.215	.258 (-17%)	.331 (-15%)	.397 (-22%)	.728 (-18%)	-1608.2
1957	CIN	NL	149	529	78	155	39	2	19	89	8	74	54	0.293	.257 (+14%)	.323 (+18%)	.391 (+23%)	.715 (+21%)	2381.3
1958	CIN	NL	114	417	51	109	30	0	6	50	6	43	36	0.261	.257 (+1%)	.324 (+2%)	.394 (-4%)	.719 (-1%)	-56.6
1959	PIT	NL	155	564	60	166	29	3	8	65	9	71	75	0.294	.256 (+15%)	.323 (+15%)	.392 (+2%)	.715 (+8%)	1132.8
1960	PIT	NL	155	553	97	156	24	9	16	79	3	74	74	0.282	.255 (+11%)	.323 (+13%)	.387 (+15%)	.711 (+14%)	1660.9
1961	PIT	NL	145	503	72	150	27	7	12	61	4	73	53	0.298	.258 (+15%)	.328 (+18%)	.399 (+13%)	.727 (+15%)	1745.6
1962	PIT	NL	121	411	63	99	14	8	5	48	4	49	49	0.241	.257 (-7%)	.326 (-2%)	.393 (-11%)	.719 (-7%)	-550.2
1963	PHI	NL	115	377	35	87	11	3	6	24	5	27	52	0.231	.246 (-6%)	.308 (-9%)	.371 (-13%)	.680 (-11%)	-789.9
1964	PHI	NL	6	4	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
10	26	3	6	2	0	0	3	6	1	0.231

Playoff Batting by Year

Year	Round	Team	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
1960	WS	PIT	7	23	3	5	2	0	0	3	4	1	0.217
1955	WS	BRO	3	3	0	1	0	0	0	0	2	0	0.333

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2B	1	0	1	1	0	0
3B	1199	1165	1219	2331	153	227
SS	1	0	1	0	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1954	BRO	3B	75	62	71	139	11	12
1955	BRO	3B	78	71	82	183	11	15
1956	CHN	3B	110	108	122	158	15	16
1957	CIN	2B	1	0	1	1	0	0
1957	CIN	3B	149	148	193	269	14	29
1958	CIN	3B	112	109	132	244	14	29
1958	CIN	SS	1	0	1	0	0	0
1959	PIT	3B	155	155	169	322	20	31
1960	PIT	3B	155	152	132	324	25	34
1961	PIT	3B	143	143	137	267	20	29
1962	PIT	3B	116	116	93	220	10	19
1963	PHI	3B	106	101	88	205	13	13