Charlie Hodnett, baseball player, 1883-1884

Charlie Hodnett

Born: 1860 in Dubuque, IA, USA

Died: 4/25/1890 in St. Louis, MO, USA

MLB Debut: 1883-05-03 | Final Game: 1884-07-03

Full name: Charles Hodnett

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Biography

Charlie Hodnett, born in 1860, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1883 to 1884. He played during a formative period in baseball history, shortly before the establishment of the modern game as we know it today. Over the course of his brief but impactful career, Hodnett compiled a remarkable record of 14 wins against just 4 losses, demonstrating his effectiveness on the mound. His earned run average (ERA) of 1.88 stands as a testament to his skill in limiting opposing teams' scoring, placing him among the more proficient pitchers of the early 1880s. Despite the challenges of playing in a time when the sport was still developing its rules and strategies, Hodnett made a significant mark in the game. He recorded a total of 47 strikeouts, showcasing his ability to overpower hitters and contribute to his team's success. Although he did not earn any saves during his time in the league, his contributions as a starting pitcher helped solidify his reputation as a reliable presence on the mound. Hodnett's career, though short-lived, remains a noteworthy chapter in the history of baseball, highlighting the evolution of pitching in the years leading to the modern era.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
14 4 18 18 15 1 0 153.0 149 32 1 23 47 1.88 0

Career ERA 1.88 vs. league average 3.14 across their career seasons — 40.1% better than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year Team Lg W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER BB SO ERA Lg ERA Pitcher PIV
1883 SL4 AA 2 2 4 4 3 0 0 32.0 28 5 7 6 1.41 3.22 (+56%) -583.6
1884 SLU UA 12 2 14 14 12 1 0 121.0 121 27 16 41 2.01 3.11 (+35%) 359.4

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
22 69 12 14 1 0 0 0 0 12 0 0.203 0.321 0.217 0.538 -12.5

Career AVG .203 vs. league average .248 across their career seasons — 18.2% below league average.

Career OBP .321 vs. league average .281 across their career seasons — +14.1% above league average.

Career SLG .217 vs. league average .333 across their career seasons — 34.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.538 vs. league average 0.615 across their career seasons — 12.4% 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
1883 SL4 AA 4 11 3 2 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0.182 — — — — 0.0
1884 SLU UA 18 58 9 12 1 0 0 0 0 10 0 0.207 .243 (-15%) .278 (+16%) .327 (-31%) .606 (-10%) -12.5

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 7 0 2 0 0 0
P 18 0 3 28 6 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1883 SL4 OF 1 0 0 0 0 0
1883 SL4 P 4 0 0 6 0 0
1884 SLU OF 6 0 2 0 0 0
1884 SLU P 14 0 3 22 6 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 18
Center Field 2
Right Field 5