George Hockette

Born: 4/7/1908 in Perth, MS, USA

Died: 1/20/1974 in Plantation, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 1934-09-17 | Final Game: 1935-08-05

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 174 lbs

Full name: George Edward Hockette

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Biography

George Hockette was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1908, who played in Major League Baseball during the mid-1930s. His career spanned from 1934 to 1935, a period marked by the transition from the deadball era and the early onset of a more offensive-minded approach to the game. Hockette made his mark in the league with a career record of 4-4 and an earned run average (ERA) of 4.08, showcasing his capability as a reliable arm on the mound during his time. Over the course of his brief but notable career, Hockette recorded a total of 25 strikeouts, reflecting his ability to miss bats and compete against some of the era's toughest hitters. Despite not recording any saves, his contributions as a starting pitcher were significant for the teams he played for, as he navigated the competitive landscape of the 1930s baseball scene. Hockette’s journey through the league encapsulated the challenges and dynamics of a rapidly evolving sport, making him a part of baseball history during this transformative era.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
4	4	26	7	3	2	0	88.3	105	40	9	18	25	4.08	0

Career ERA 4.08 vs. league average 4.32 across their career seasons — 5.6% better 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
1934	BOS	AL	2	1	3	3	3	2	0	27.3	22	5	6	14	1.65	4.29 (+62%)	6.8
1935	BOS	AL	2	3	23	4	0	0	0	61.0	83	35	12	11	5.16	4.35 (-19%)	-618.9

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
26	25	2	5	1	0	0	2	0	2	0	0.200	0.259	0.240	0.499	0.0

Career AVG .200 vs. league average .279 across their career seasons — 28.3% below league average.

Career OBP .259 vs. league average .342 across their career seasons — 24.1% below league average.

Career SLG .240 vs. league average .396 across their career seasons — 39.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.499 vs. league average 0.738 across their career seasons — 32.3% 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
1934	BOS	AL	3	11	1	3	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0.273	—	—	—	—	0.0
1935	BOS	AL	23	14	1	2	1	0	0	2	0	1	0	0.143	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	26	0	7	30	3	1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1934	BOS	P	3	0	2	3	1	0
1935	BOS	P	23	0	5	27	2	1

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	26