Ed Hock, baseball player, 1920-1924

Ed Hock

Born: 3/27/1899 in Franklin Furnace, OH, USA

Died: 11/21/1963 in Portsmouth, OH, USA

MLB Debut: 1920-07-08 | Final Game: 1924-06-01

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 165 lbs

Full name: Edward Francis Hock

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Biography

Ed Hock was a professional baseball player born in 1899, whose career spanned from 1920 to 1924. As a position player, Hock's time in Major League Baseball was brief, appearing in just 19 games. He recorded a total of 1 hit during his time on the field, finishing with a batting average of 0.1. Despite his limited opportunities, Hock's involvement in the game during the early 1920s placed him in a pivotal era characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a more offensive-driven game. Hock's career, though not marked by significant statistical achievements—he did not hit any home runs, record any RBIs, or steal bases—provides a glimpse into the lives of players who toiled in the shadows of baseball's more celebrated figures. His experience reflects the challenges many players faced during this period, as they vied for recognition and success in a rapidly evolving sport. Hock's legacy, though modest in terms of statistics, is a testament to the dedication of those who contributed to the fabric of early 20th-century baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
19 10 7 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.100 0.182 0.100 0.282 0.0

Career AVG .100 vs. league average .280 across their career seasons — 64.3% below league average.

Career OBP .182 vs. league average .341 across their career seasons — 46.7% below league average.

Career SLG .100 vs. league average .382 across their career seasons — 73.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.282 vs. league average 0.723 across their career seasons — 61.0% 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
1920 STL NL 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1923 CIN NL 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1924 CIN NL 16 10 7 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.100 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 3 0 6 0 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1920 SLN OF 1 0 0 0 0 0
1924 CIN OF 2 0 6 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 2
Center Field 2