Oris Hockett

Born: 9/29/1909 in Bluffton, IN, USA

Died: 3/23/1969 in Torrance, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1938-09-04 | Final Game: 1945-09-07

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 182 lbs

Full name: Oris Leon Hockett

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Biography

Oris Hockett, born in 1909, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1938 to 1945. Known for his versatility as a position player, Hockett appeared in 551 games throughout his career, where he showcased a balanced offensive skill set. He accumulated 598 hits, hit 13 home runs, and drove in 214 runs, finishing his career with a solid batting average of .276. Additionally, Hockett demonstrated speed on the basepaths, recording 43 stolen bases, which added a dynamic element to his playing style. Hockett's career coincided with a transformative period in baseball, as the sport was adjusting to the impacts of World War II and the subsequent return of many players from military service. During this time, he earned an All-Star selection, highlighting his impact and recognition within the league. His contributions to the teams he played for were significant, as he provided reliable hitting and consistent defense during an era that laid the groundwork for the modern game. After retiring in 1945, Hockett remained a respected figure in baseball history, remembered for his contributions to the sport during a pivotal time.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
551	2165	259	598	112	21	13	214	43	159	157	0.276	0.329	0.365	0.694	566.6

Career AVG .276 vs. league average .263 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .329 vs. league average .331 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .365 vs. league average .367 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.694 vs. league average 0.698 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
1938	BRO	NL	21	70	8	23	5	1	1	8	0	4	9	0.329	.272 (+20%)	.341 (+7%)	.392 (+20%)	.734 (+14%)	143.6
1939	BRO	NL	9	13	3	3	0	0	0	1	0	1	1	0.231	—	—	—	—	0.0
1941	CLE	AL	2	6	0	2	0	0	0	1	0	2	0	0.333	—	—	—	—	0.0
1942	CLE	AL	148	601	85	150	22	7	7	48	12	45	45	0.250	.253 (-1%)	.323 (-6%)	.349 (-2%)	.672 (-3%)	-508.4
1943	CLE	AL	141	601	70	166	33	4	2	51	13	45	45	0.276	.255 (+8%)	.324 (+2%)	.346 (+2%)	.671 (+2%)	182.2
1944	CLE	AL	124	457	47	132	29	5	1	50	8	35	27	0.289	.261 (+10%)	.325 (+4%)	.357 (+6%)	.683 (+5%)	396.1
1945	CHW	AL	106	417	46	122	23	4	2	55	10	27	30	0.293	.260 (+12%)	.328 (+3%)	.354 (+7%)	.683 (+6%)	353.2