Bill Hogg

Born: 9/11/1881 in Port Huron, MI, USA

Died: 12/8/1909 in New Orleans, LA, USA

MLB Debut: 1905-04-25 | Final Game: 1908-10-02

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 200 lbs

Full name: William Johnston Hogg

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Biography

Bill Hogg was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1905 to 1908. Born in 1881, Hogg made a name for himself during a period that saw the transition from the deadball era to a more offense-oriented game. Over the course of his career, he compiled a record of 37 wins and 50 losses, with an earned run average (ERA) of 3.06. Hogg was known for his ability to strike out batters, finishing his career with a total of 368 strikeouts, which highlighted his effectiveness on the mound. Despite his struggles with consistency reflected in his win-loss record, Hogg's ERA demonstrated his capacity to limit runs, showcasing the skills that made him a valuable pitcher during his time. He also recorded one save, indicating his role in closing out games when needed. Hogg's contributions to the game, particularly in an era characterized by the evolution of pitching strategies, positioned him as a notable figure in early 20th-century baseball. His career remains a part of the rich tapestry of the sport's history, illustrating the challenges and triumphs of pitchers during that transformative era.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
37	50	116	89	43	6	1	730.0	677	248	13	319	368	3.06	0

Career ERA 3.06 vs. league average 2.60 across their career seasons — 17.7% worse 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
1905	NYY	AL	9	13	39	22	9	3	1	205.0	178	73	101	125	3.20	2.82 (-14%)	-
1906	NYY	AL	14	13	28	25	15	3	0	206.0	171	67	72	107	2.93	2.68 (-9%)	-
1907	NYY	AL	10	8	25	21	13	0	0	166.7	173	57	83	64	3.08	2.50 (-23%)	-
1908	NYY	AL	4	16	24	21	6	0	0	152.3	155	51	63	72	3.01	2.40 (-26%)	-

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
117	242	17	28	2	0	1	11	1	10	75	0.116	0.151	0.136	0.287	-1525.5

Career AVG .116 vs. league average .245 across their career seasons — 52.8% below league average.

Career OBP .151 vs. league average .304 across their career seasons — 50.5% below league average.

Career SLG .136 vs. league average .313 across their career seasons — 56.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.287 vs. league average 0.618 across their career seasons — 53.5% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1905	NYY	AL	39	67	3	4	0	0	1	0	5	23	0.060	.248 (-76%)	.307 (-59%)	.322 (-82%)	.629 (-71%)	-716.1
1906	NYY	AL	28	72	8	9	1	0	3	1	1	18	0.125	.247 (-49%)	.307 (-55%)	.315 (-56%)	.622 (-56%)	-600.0
1907	NYY	AL	26	60	5	11	1	1	4	0	3	19	0.183	.245 (-25%)	.304 (-27%)	.308 (-19%)	.613 (-23%)	-209.4
1908	NYY	AL	24	43	1	4	0	0	3	0	1	15	0.093	—	—	—	—	0.0