Bert Hodges

Born: 5/25/1917 in Knoxville, TN, USA

Died: 1/8/2001 in Knoxville, TN, USA

MLB Debut: 1942-04-14 | Final Game: 1942-04-26

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: Edward Burton Hodges

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Biography

Bert Hodges was a professional baseball player born in 1917, who played in the Major Leagues for a brief period during the 1942 season. His career spanned from April 14 to April 26, 1942, during a time when the United States was deeply involved in World War II, which led to significant changes in the composition of baseball rosters as many players enlisted or were drafted. Hodges primarily served as a position player, participating in 8 games at the highest level of the sport. During his short stint in the majors, Hodges recorded 2 hits in 11 at-bats, resulting in a batting average of .182. He did not hit any home runs or drive in runs, and his speed on the bases was untested, as he finished his career with 0 stolen bases. While his time in the big leagues was limited, Hodges remains a part of baseball history, representing the era's unique challenges and the often-overlooked players who contributed to the game's rich tapestry during tumultuous times.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
8	11	0	2	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0.182	0.250	0.182	0.432	0.0

Career AVG .182 vs. league average .253 across their career seasons — 28.2% below league average.

Career OBP .250 vs. league average .323 across their career seasons — 22.7% below league average.

Career SLG .182 vs. league average .350 across their career seasons — 48.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.432 vs. league average 0.673 across their career seasons — 35.8% 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
1942	PHI	NL	8	11	0	2	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0.182	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

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

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1942	PHI	3B	2	0	1	2	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Third Base	2