Paul Hodgson, baseball player, 1980-1980

Paul Hodgson

Born: 4/14/1960 in Montreal, QC, CAN

MLB Debut: 1980-08-31 | Final Game: 1980-10-05

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Paul Joseph Denis Hodgson

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Biography

Paul Hodgson, born in 1960, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned from 1980 to 1980. Known primarily as a position player, Hodgson played a total of 20 games in Major League Baseball, where he showcased his skills over a brief but notable stint. He finished his career with 9 hits, which included 1 home run and 5 runs batted in, culminating in a batting average of .22. While he did not record any stolen bases, his contributions to the teams he played for reflected the competitive spirit of the era in which he participated. Hodgson’s career unfolded during a time of transition in baseball, as the sport was evolving both on and off the field. Although his time in the spotlight was limited, his participation during the early 1980s placed him in an interesting context of player development and the scouting dynamics of that period. Despite not achieving extensive statistical success, Hodgson’s journey through the majors represents the challenges faced by many aspiring athletes in the competitive landscape of professional baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
20 41 5 9 0 1 1 5 0 3 12 0.220 0.273 0.341 0.614 0.0

Career AVG .220 vs. league average .265 across their career seasons — 17.0% below league average.

Career OBP .273 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — 16.4% below league average.

Career SLG .341 vs. league average .388 across their career seasons — 11.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.614 vs. league average 0.714 across their career seasons — 14.0% 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
1980 TOR AL 20 41 5 9 0 1 1 5 0 3 12 0.220 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 11 10 19 1 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1980 TOR OF 11 10 19 1 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 10
Center Field 1
Designated Hitter 4