Gomer Hodge, baseball player, 1971-1971

Gomer Hodge

Born: 4/3/1944 in Rutherfordton, NC, USA

Died: 5/13/2007 in Saluda, NC, USA

MLB Debut: 1971-04-06 | Final Game: 1971-09-26

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Harold Morris Hodge

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Biography

Gomer Hodge was a professional baseball player born in 1944, who had a brief career in Major League Baseball from 1971 to 1971. Primarily serving as a position player, Hodge appeared in 80 games during his time in the league, finishing with a batting average of .205. Over the course of his career, he recorded 17 hits, including one home run, and drove in nine runs. Notably, Hodge did not steal any bases throughout his time in the majors. While Hodge's career spanned a relatively short period, he played during an era that was marked by significant changes in the game, including the evolution of player roles and the increasing emphasis on power hitting. His contributions, although modest in statistical terms, reflect the experience of many players of his time who navigated the competitive landscape of the early 1970s. Hodge's journey through baseball serves as a reminder of the diverse paths athletes take in their pursuit of success in the sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
80 83 3 17 3 0 1 9 0 4 19 0.205 0.256 0.277 0.533 -325.5

Career AVG .205 vs. league average .249 across their career seasons — 17.8% below league average.

Career OBP .256 vs. league average .317 across their career seasons — 19.3% below league average.

Career SLG .277 vs. league average .365 across their career seasons — 24.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.533 vs. league average 0.682 across their career seasons — 21.9% 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
1971 CLE AL 80 83 3 17 3 0 1 9 0 4 19 0.205 .249 (-18%) .316 (-19%) .365 (-24%) .682 (-22%) -325.5

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 3 2 14 1 0 3
2B 2 0 3 1 0 0
3B 3 1 3 1 0 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1971 CLE 1B 3 2 14 1 0 3
1971 CLE 2B 2 0 3 1 0 0
1971 CLE 3B 3 1 3 1 0 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 3
Second Base 2
Third Base 3