Mortimer Hogan

Born: 1862 in IL, USA

Died: 3/17/1923 in Chicago, IL, USA

MLB Debut: 1884-09-27 | Final Game: 1888-10-17

Bats: R | Throws: R

Full name: Mortimer Edward Hogan

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Biography

Mortimer Hogan, born in 1862, was a notable position player in the early days of professional baseball, with a career spanning from 1884 to 1888. During his time in the league, Hogan participated in 121 games, where he accumulated 88 hits and recorded a batting average of .207. Although he did not hit any home runs, he demonstrated his speed on the bases with a total of 42 stolen bases, highlighting his ability to impact the game through aggressive base running. His 29 RBIs underscored his contributions to his team's offensive efforts during a period marked by evolving playing styles and strategies. Hogan's career unfolded during an era of baseball that was characterized by a transition from the deadball era to the more modern game, where speed and contact hitting began to take precedence. While not among the most celebrated players of his time, Hogan's hustle and tenacity on the field made him a respected figure among his contemporaries. His contributions to the game during a formative period in baseball history reflect the challenges and dynamics of the sport as it grew in popularity and complexity.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
121 426 88 88 23 7 0 29 42 87 73 0.207 0.357 0.293 0.651 908.2

Career AVG .207 vs. league average .250 across their career seasons — 17.3% below league average.

Career OBP .357 vs. league average .298 across their career seasons — +20.0% above league average.

Career SLG .293 vs. league average .338 across their career seasons — 13.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.651 vs. league average 0.636 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
1884 MLU UA 11 37 6 3 1 0 0 0 0 7 0 0.081 — — — — 0.0
1887 NY4 AA 32 120 22 24 6 1 0 5 12 30 26 0.200 .270 (-26%) .331 (+12%) .373 (-29%) .705 (-9%) -36.0
1888 CL3 AA 78 269 60 61 16 6 0 24 30 50 47 0.227 .238 (-5%) .290 (+26%) .319 (+3%) .610 (+14%) 944.2

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
3B 1 0 0 2 2 0
OF 118 0 157 22 33 3
SS 4 0 3 6 4 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1884 MLU OF 11 0 16 9 6 1
1887 NY4 3B 1 0 0 2 2 0
1887 NY4 OF 29 0 37 5 14 1
1887 NY4 SS 4 0 3 6 4 0
1888 CL3 OF 78 0 104 8 13 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Third Base 1
Shortstop 4
Left Field 27
Center Field 2
Right Field 89