Ralph Hodgin

Born: 2/10/1915 in Greensboro, NC, USA

Died: 10/4/2011 in Burlington, NC, USA

MLB Debut: 1939-04-19 | Final Game: 1948-10-03

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 167 lbs

Full name: Elmer Ralph Hodgin

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Biography

Ralph Hodgin was a professional baseball player born in 1915, who played in Major League Baseball from 1939 until 1948. He was primarily a position player and appeared in a total of 530 games throughout his career. Known for his solid hitting ability, Hodgin accumulated 481 hits and finished with a career batting average of .285. His offensive contributions included 188 RBIs and 4 home runs, alongside 7 stolen bases, showcasing a blend of power and speed during a time when baseball was transitioning into the post-war era. Hodgin's career unfolded during a dynamic period in baseball history, marked by the end of the Great Depression and the onset of World War II, which influenced player availability and team compositions. Despite these challenges, Hodgin established himself as a reliable performer on the field, contributing significantly to his teams. His ability to consistently get on base and drive in runs made him a valuable asset in the lineup, and he left an enduring legacy as a skilled hitter in the annals of baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
530	1689	198	481	79	24	4	188	7	97	63	0.285	0.330	0.367	0.697	-57.4

Career AVG .285 vs. league average .262 across their career seasons — +8.5% above league average.

Career OBP .330 vs. league average .333 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .367 vs. league average .368 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.697 vs. league average 0.701 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
1939	BSN	NL	32	48	4	10	1	0	0	4	0	3	4	0.208	—	—	—	—	-279.9
1943	CHW	AL	117	407	52	128	22	8	1	50	3	20	24	0.314	.255 (+23%)	.324 (+9%)	.346 (+20%)	.671 (+15%)	981.5
1944	CHW	AL	121	465	56	137	25	7	1	51	3	21	14	0.295	.261 (+13%)	.325 (+2%)	.357 (+8%)	.683 (+5%)	331.3
1946	CHW	AL	87	258	32	65	10	1	0	25	0	19	6	0.252	.256 (-2%)	.328 (-6%)	.358 (-17%)	.687 (-12%)	-535.3
1947	CHW	AL	59	180	26	53	10	3	1	24	1	13	4	0.294	.262 (+12%)	.336 (+5%)	.376 (+6%)	.712 (+5%)	153.5
1948	CHW	AL	114	331	28	88	11	5	1	34	0	21	11	0.266	.263 (+1%)	.340 (-9%)	.379 (-11%)	.719 (-10%)	-708.5