Fred Hobgood

Born: 10/1/1921 in Kinston, NC, USA

Died: 9/23/1965 in Kinston, NC, USA

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 160 lbs

Full name: Frederick Douglass Hobgood

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Biography

Fred Hobgood, born in 1921, is an active pitcher in professional baseball, known for his resilience and competitive spirit on the mound. With a career record of 11-12, Hobgood has demonstrated his ability to contribute to his team's pitching staff. His earned run average (ERA) stands at 5.35, reflecting the challenges he faces in today's high-scoring environment, where offensive prowess often outmatches pitching skill. Over his career, he has tallied 91 strikeouts, showcasing his capability to overpower hitters, and he has recorded 1 save, indicating his versatility in various game situations. Hobgood's career unfolds in a modern era of baseball where pitchers are increasingly challenged by the offensive talents of today's players. His journey through the league highlights the importance of endurance and adaptability in a sport that constantly evolves. As he continues to compete, Hobgood remains a figure of determination, contributing to the rich tapestry of baseball history while striving to make his mark in the current landscape of the game.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
11 12 37 24 12 1 1 190.0 220 113 9 84 91 5.35 0

Career ERA 5.35 vs. league average 3.64 across their career seasons — 46.9% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year Team Lg W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER BB SO ERA Lg ERA Pitcher PIV
1941 NE NN2 5 4 18 10 4 1 1 86.3 90 42 28 37 4.38 3.94 (-11%) 1087.0
1942 NE NN2 4 4 11 8 4 0 0 64.7 68 35 33 30 4.87 3.57 (-37%) -909.6
1943 NE NN2 1 4 6 5 3 0 0 29.3 48 30 21 18 9.20 3.50 (-163%) -780.5
1944 PS NN2 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0.7 3 2 0 1 27.00 — 0.0
1944 NE NN2 1 0 1 1 1 0 0 9.0 11 4 2 5 4.00 3.57 (-12%) 0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
42 70 13 17 1 1 0 11 0 11 1 0.243 0.346 0.286 0.631 0.0

Career AVG .243 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — 5.9% below league average.

Career OBP .346 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — +5.7% above league average.

Career SLG .286 vs. league average .357 across their career seasons — 20.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.631 vs. league average 0.684 across their career seasons — 7.7% 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
1941 NE NN2 18 30 4 8 1 0 0 3 0 4 1 0.267 — — — — 0.0
1942 NE NN2 11 22 4 4 0 0 0 3 0 5 0 0.182 — — — — 0.0
1943 NE NN2 8 16 1 5 0 1 0 5 0 0 0 0.312 — — — — 0.0
1944 PS NN2 3 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1944 NE NN2 1 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1946 NE NN2 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 .000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 37 24 6 36 5 2
PH 1 0 0 0 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1941 NE P 18 10 3 21 2 1
1942 NE P 11 8 2 8 1 0
1943 NE P 6 5 0 4 1 0
1944 PS P 1 0 0 0 0 0
1944 NE P 1 1 1 3 1 1
1946 NE PH 1 0 0 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
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