Butch Hobson

Born: 8/17/1951 in Tuscaloosa, AL, USA

MLB Debut: 1975-09-07 | Final Game: 1982-08-03

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 193 lbs

Full name: Clell Lavern Hobson

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Biography

Butch Hobson, born in 1951, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1975 to 1982. Primarily known as a position player, Hobson played a total of 738 games during his career, where he demonstrated a blend of power and determination at the plate. He recorded 634 hits, including 98 home runs, and drove in 397 runs, finishing his career with a batting average of .248. Additionally, Hobson showcased his speed on the base paths with 11 stolen bases. Hobson's playing style was representative of the transitional era of baseball during the late 1970s and early 1980s, characterized by a mix of traditional power hitting and emerging speed elements. Although he faced challenges in consistently maintaining a high batting average, his contributions were significant in key moments throughout his career. Known for his versatility and tenacity, Hobson left a lasting impression on the teams he played for, reflecting the evolving dynamics of the game during a period of significant change in Major League Baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
738	2556	314	634	107	23	98	397	11	183	569	0.248	0.297	0.423	0.719	-145.2

Career AVG .248 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .297 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — 8.8% below league average.

Career SLG .423 vs. league average .383 across their career seasons — +10.4% above league average.

Career OPS 0.719 vs. league average 0.708 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
1975	BOS	AL	2	4	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	0.250	—	—	—	—	0.0
1976	BOS	AL	76	269	34	63	7	5	8	34	0	15	62	0.234	.255 (-8%)	.320 (-15%)	.360 (+7%)	.681 (-3%)	-284.3
1977	BOS	AL	159	593	77	157	33	5	30	112	5	27	162	0.265	.264 (avg)	.329 (-9%)	.401 (+22%)	.730 (+8%)	692.6
1978	BOS	AL	147	512	65	128	26	2	17	80	1	50	122	0.250	.257 (-3%)	.323 (-3%)	.378 (+8%)	.702 (+3%)	148.7
1979	BOS	AL	146	528	74	138	26	7	28	93	3	30	78	0.261	.265 (-2%)	.329 (-10%)	.397 (+25%)	.727 (+9%)	655.6
1980	BOS	AL	93	324	35	74	6	0	11	39	1	25	69	0.228	.264 (-14%)	.326 (-14%)	.387 (-10%)	.714 (-12%)	-729.4
1981	LAA	AL	85	268	27	63	7	4	4	36	1	35	60	0.235	.255 (-8%)	.320 (avg)	.368 (-9%)	.688 (-5%)	-177.9
1982	NYY	AL	30	58	2	10	2	0	0	3	0	1	14	0.172	.261 (-34%)	.324 (-43%)	.388 (-47%)	.712 (-45%)	-450.4

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	11	3	37	2	2	3
2B	1	0	0	0	0	0
3B	651	648	558	1181	138	98

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1975	BOS	3B	1	1	1	3	0	0
1976	BOS	3B	76	76	60	146	14	11
1977	BOS	3B	159	159	128	272	23	27
1978	BOS	3B	133	133	122	261	43	25
1979	BOS	2B	1	0	0	0	0	0
1979	BOS	3B	142	141	110	251	25	17
1980	BOS	3B	57	55	52	109	16	5
1981	CAL	3B	83	83	85	139	17	13
1982	NYA	1B	11	3	37	2	2	3