George Hogreiver

Born: 3/17/1869 in Cincinnati, OH, USA

Died: 1/26/1961 in Appleton, WI, USA

MLB Debut: 1895-04-24 | Final Game: 1901-09-13

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'8" | Weight: 160 lbs

Full name: George C. Hogreiver

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Biography

George Hogreiver, born in 1869, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned from 1895 to 1901. Primarily recognized as a position player, Hogreiver made his mark in a time when baseball was evolving rapidly, transitioning from the deadball era into a more offensive-minded game. Over the course of his career, he played in 123 games, amassing a total of 117 hits, which contributed to a batting average of .254. His offensive contributions included 50 runs batted in and 2 home runs, showcasing his ability to drive in runs while also emphasizing his role in the lineup. In addition to his hitting prowess, Hogreiver was known for his speed on the base paths, finishing his career with 48 stolen bases. This combination of speed and contact hitting made him a valuable asset to his teams during his playing days. Though his career did not reach the heights of some of his contemporaries, Hogreiver’s contributions to baseball during its formative years helped lay the groundwork for the game's future, making him a notable figure in the history of the sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
123 460 86 117 18 9 2 50 48 66 29 0.254 0.353 0.346 0.698 -166.6

Career AVG .254 vs. league average .282 across their career seasons — 9.9% below league average.

Career OBP .353 vs. league average .342 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .346 vs. league average .377 across their career seasons — 8.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.698 vs. league average 0.718 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
1895 CIN NL 69 239 61 65 8 7 2 34 41 36 17 0.272 .296 (-8%) .361 (+4%) .399 (-3%) .761 (avg) 66.0
1901 MLA AL 54 221 25 52 10 2 0 16 7 30 12 0.235 .271 (-13%) .326 (+1%) .359 (-17%) .686 (-9%) -232.6

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 3 0 10 2 6 0
OF 120 0 308 13 28 4

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1895 CIN 2B 3 0 10 2 6 0
1895 CIN OF 66 0 174 10 13 3
1901 MLA OF 54 0 134 3 15 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 3
Left Field 59
Center Field 53
Right Field 8