Ron Hodges

Born: 6/22/1949 in Rocky Mount, VA, USA

Died: 11/24/2023 in Roanoke, VA, USA

MLB Debut: 1973-06-13 | Final Game: 1984-09-30

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Ronald Wray Hodges

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Biography

Ron Hodges was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1973 to 1984. Born in 1949, he primarily played as a position player and became known for his versatility on the field. Over the course of his career, Hodges participated in 666 games, amassing a total of 342 hits. He demonstrated a steady presence at the plate, finishing his career with a batting average of .240, alongside 19 home runs and 147 RBIs. His ability to contribute both offensively and defensively made him a valuable asset to his teams during the late 1970s and early 1980s. Hodges' playing style reflected the transitional nature of baseball during his era, which was marked by a shift towards more specialized roles and increased emphasis on both power and speed. He recorded 10 stolen bases, showcasing his agility as a player. While he may not have been a superstar, Hodges carved out a respectable niche in the league, embodying the spirit of hard work and perseverance that characterized many athletes of his time. His contributions to the game remain a part of baseball history, as he played during a period that saw the evolution of player development and the emergence of new strategies on the field.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
666	1426	119	342	56	2	19	147	10	224	217	0.240	0.342	0.322	0.663	-906.1

Career AVG .240 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — 7.7% below league average.

Career OBP .342 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — +5.1% above league average.

Career SLG .322 vs. league average .382 across their career seasons — 15.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.663 vs. league average 0.707 across their career seasons — 6.2% 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
1973	NYN	NL	45	127	5	33	2	0	1	18	0	11	19	0.260	.256 (+1%)	.325 (-3%)	.378 (-21%)	.703 (-13%)	-263.3
1974	NYN	NL	59	136	16	30	4	0	4	14	0	19	11	0.221	.256 (-14%)	.324 (-4%)	.369 (-8%)	.693 (-6%)	-144.8
1975	NYN	NL	9	34	3	7	1	0	2	4	0	1	6	0.206	—	—	—	—	0.0
1976	NYN	NL	56	155	21	35	6	0	4	24	2	27	16	0.226	.255 (-12%)	.320 (+6%)	.360 (-5%)	.681 (avg)	75.4
1977	NYN	NL	66	117	6	31	4	0	1	5	0	9	17	0.265	.264 (avg)	.329 (-4%)	.401 (-19%)	.730 (-12%)	-230.7
1978	NYN	NL	47	102	4	26	4	1	0	7	1	10	11	0.255	.257 (-1%)	.323 (-1%)	.378 (-17%)	.702 (-9%)	-156.2
1979	NYN	NL	59	86	4	14	4	0	0	5	0	19	16	0.163	.265 (-39%)	.329 (-6%)	.397 (-47%)	.727 (-28%)	-381.2
1980	NYN	NL	36	42	4	10	2	0	0	5	1	10	13	0.238	—	—	—	—	-9.0
1981	NYN	NL	35	43	5	13	2	0	1	6	1	5	8	0.302	—	—	—	—	0.0
1982	NYN	NL	80	228	26	56	12	1	5	27	4	41	40	0.246	.261 (-6%)	.324 (+10%)	.388 (-4%)	.712 (+3%)	224.2
1983	NYN	NL	110	250	20	65	12	0	0	21	0	49	42	0.260	.260 (avg)	.324 (+18%)	.389 (-21%)	.714 (-3%)	115.3
1984	NYN	NL	64	106	5	22	3	0	1	11	1	23	18	0.208	.259 (-20%)	.322 (+9%)	.384 (-31%)	.707 (-13%)	-135.9

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	.000

Playoff Batting by Year

Year	Round	Team	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
1973	WS	NYN	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	.000

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
C	445	369	2095	211	52	26

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1973	NYN	C	40	37	241	13	2	6
1974	NYN	C	44	35	227	14	12	1
1975	NYN	C	9	8	69	1	0	0
1976	NYN	C	52	46	262	18	7	0
1977	NYN	C	27	22	112	19	1	3
1978	NYN	C	30	25	145	20	3	5
1979	NYN	C	22	17	82	16	2	1
1980	NYN	C	9	9	47	9	1	0
1981	NYN	C	7	5	23	1	0	0
1982	NYN	C	74	65	362	35	8	4
1983	NYN	C	96	73	360	45	12	4
1984	NYN	C	35	27	165	20	4	2