Johnny Hodapp, baseball player, 1925-1933

Johnny Hodapp

Born: 9/26/1905 in Cincinnati, OH, USA

Died: 6/14/1980 in Cincinnati, OH, USA

MLB Debut: 1925-08-19 | Final Game: 1933-09-23

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Urban John Hodapp

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Biography

Johnny Hodapp was a prominent position player in Major League Baseball during the late 1920s and early 1930s. Born in 1905, he played his entire career from 1925 to 1933, participating in 791 games. Over this span, Hodapp established himself as a reliable and consistent hitter, compiling a career batting average of .311. His offensive contributions included 880 hits, 28 home runs, and 429 RBIs, showcasing his ability to drive in runs and perform in clutch situations. Additionally, he demonstrated speed on the bases, recording 18 stolen bases throughout his career. Hodapp's playing style reflected the era's emphasis on contact hitting and situational awareness, which were crucial during a period that valued batting averages and on-base skills. While he may not have been among the most heralded stars of his time, his solid performance helped him become a respected figure in the game. Hodapp's legacy is marked by his contributions to the teams he played for, and his impressive batting average remains a testament to his skill at the plate.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
791 2826 378 880 169 34 28 429 18 163 136 0.311 0.350 0.425 0.775 2271.5

Career AVG .311 vs. league average .282 across their career seasons — +10.4% above league average.

Career OBP .350 vs. league average .344 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .425 vs. league average .399 across their career seasons — +6.5% above league average.

Career OPS 0.775 vs. league average 0.743 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
1925 CLE AL 37 130 12 31 5 1 0 14 2 11 7 0.238 .288 (-17%) .349 (-15%) .407 (-28%) .756 (-22%) -504.0
1926 CLE AL 3 5 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.200 — — — — 0.0
1927 CLE AL 79 240 25 73 15 3 5 40 2 14 23 0.304 .282 (+8%) .344 (-1%) .392 (+16%) .736 (+8%) 292.7
1928 CLE AL 116 449 51 145 31 6 2 73 2 20 20 0.323 .280 (+15%) .342 (+3%) .395 (+9%) .737 (+6%) 437.4
1929 CLE AL 90 294 30 96 12 7 4 51 3 15 14 0.327 .289 (+13%) .353 (+2%) .415 (+10%) .769 (+6%) 297.8
1930 CLE AL 154 635 111 225 51 8 9 121 6 32 29 0.354 .293 (+21%) .354 (+9%) .429 (+17%) .784 (+13%) 1761.5
1931 CLE AL 122 468 71 138 19 4 2 56 1 27 23 0.295 .276 (+7%) .338 (-1%) .388 (-6%) .726 (-3%) -321.6
1932 CLE AL 7 16 2 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.125 — — — — 0.0
1932 CHW AL 68 176 21 40 8 0 3 20 1 11 3 0.227 .275 (-17%) .335 (-19%) .391 (-17%) .726 (-18%) 0.0
1933 BOS AL 115 413 55 129 27 5 3 54 1 33 14 0.312 .270 (+16%) .329 (+11%) .377 (+12%) .707 (+11%) 894.5

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 27 0 238 6 4 21
2B 460 0 1135 1601 92 281
3B 212 0 216 438 40 42
OF 31 0 58 0 2 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1925 CLE 3B 37 0 42 79 5 7
1926 CLE 3B 3 0 1 2 1 0
1927 CLE 1B 4 0 42 1 2 4
1927 CLE 3B 67 0 69 132 14 15
1928 CLE 1B 13 0 130 4 1 14
1928 CLE 3B 101 0 103 220 19 20
1929 CLE 2B 72 0 162 271 10 32
1930 CLE 2B 154 0 403 557 30 106
1931 CLE 2B 121 0 274 413 22 73
1932 CLE 2B 7 0 7 12 0 0
1932 CHA 2B 5 0 16 14 5 5
1932 CHA 3B 4 0 1 5 1 0
1932 CHA OF 31 0 58 0 2 0
1933 BOS 1B 10 0 66 1 1 3
1933 BOS 2B 101 0 273 334 25 65

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 27
Second Base 459
Third Base 211
Left Field 28
Right Field 3

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
1928 Most Valuable Player AL 22th 2.0 64 0