Willie Hogan

Born: 9/14/1884 in North San Juan, CA, USA

Died: 9/28/1974 in San Jose, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1911-04-12 | Final Game: 1912-10-06

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: William Henry Hogan

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Biography

Willie Hogan, born in 1884, was a notable position player in Major League Baseball who played from 1911 to 1912. Over the course of his brief career, he appeared in 238 games, showcasing his abilities primarily as an infielder and outfielder. Hogan recorded 194 hits, including 3 home runs, while driving in 100 RBIs. He maintained a batting average of .236 and demonstrated speed on the bases with 35 stolen bases, highlighting his agility and competitiveness during an era when baseball was evolving in terms of offensive strategy. Hogan's career unfolded during a transitional period in baseball history, straddling the tail end of the Deadball Era and the emergence of the lively ball era. Though he played for a short time, his contributions to the game reflected the qualities of players who adapted to the changing dynamics of baseball in the early 20th century. While not a Hall of Famer, Willie Hogan's legacy is marked by his determination and performance during a formative time in the sport, leaving an indelible mark on the teams he played for and the fans who watched him compete.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
238	822	86	194	28	10	3	100	35	77	121	0.236	0.304	0.305	0.609	-1685.4

Career AVG .236 vs. league average .268 across their career seasons — 11.8% below league average.

Career OBP .304 vs. league average .336 across their career seasons — 9.6% below league average.

Career SLG .305 vs. league average .358 across their career seasons — 14.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.609 vs. league average 0.694 across their career seasons — 12.2% 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
1911	PHA	AL	7	19	1	2	1	0	0	2	0	0	5	0.105	—	—	—	—	0.0
1911	SLA	AL	123	443	53	115	17	8	2	62	18	43	63	0.260	.266 (-3%)	.336 (-2%)	.356 (-3%)	.693 (-3%)	0.0
1912	SLA	AL	108	360	32	77	10	2	1	36	17	34	53	0.214	.268 (-20%)	.335 (-16%)	.358 (-27%)	.694 (-22%)	-1442.8