Leniel Hooker

Born: 6/28/1916 in Sanford, NC, USA

Died: 12/18/1977 in Newark, NJ, USA

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 169 lbs

Full name: Leniel Charlie Hooker

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Biography

Leniel Hooker, born in 1916, is an active pitcher known for his competitive spirit and versatility on the mound. With a career record of 41-46, Hooker showcases a solid presence in the game, reflecting the challenges and triumphs of a player navigating the modern era of baseball. His earned run average (ERA) stands at 4.13, indicating a reliable ability to manage opposing hitters while accumulating 347 strikeouts throughout his career. Hooker's contributions to his teams include not only his strikeout prowess but also his capability to close out games, as evidenced by his 7 saves. Hooker earned an All-Star selection during his career, marking a significant recognition of his talent and influence in the league. As he continues to compete, he remains a vital part of the pitching landscape, embodying the perseverance and dedication that define the sport. His ongoing presence in the game serves as an inspiration for aspiring pitchers, highlighting the importance of skill and determination in achieving success at the highest levels of baseball.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
41 46 131 89 52 2 7 752.7 789 345 29 237 347 4.13 0

Career ERA 4.13 vs. league average 3.79 across their career seasons — 8.8% 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
1940 NE NN2 4 5 19 12 2 0 2 81.7 89 53 32 47 5.84 4.21 (-39%) 1394.4
1941 NE NN2 2 8 16 10 5 0 1 84.7 111 50 24 33 5.31 3.94 (-35%) 478.5
1942 NE NN2 7 1 17 10 7 0 0 96.0 85 40 42 56 3.75 3.57 (-5%) -199.4
1943 NE NN2 6 4 15 6 3 1 0 75.7 79 32 28 40 3.81 3.50 (-9%) 544.4
1943 PS NN2 1 0 2 1 0 0 0 8.7 13 9 5 3 9.35 — 0.0
1944 NE NN2 6 6 12 12 8 0 0 92.3 89 41 34 29 4.00 3.57 (-12%) -719.9
1945 NE NN2 2 6 8 7 7 0 0 60.0 69 21 10 29 3.15 3.67 (+14%) 2076.2
1946 NE NN2 5 5 14 10 7 1 2 85.7 79 29 21 36 3.05 3.59 (+15%) 2344.0
1947 NE NN2 2 6 14 10 5 0 2 79.7 95 38 25 33 4.29 3.97 (-8%) 219.3
1948 NE NN2 6 5 14 11 8 0 0 88.3 80 32 16 41 3.26 4.10 (+21%) 2967.1

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
132 283 14 28 3 0 0 8 0 11 2 0.099 0.133 0.110 0.242 0.0

Career AVG .099 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — 62.0% below league average.

Career OBP .133 vs. league average .331 across their career seasons — 59.9% below league average.

Career SLG .110 vs. league average .365 across their career seasons — 70.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.242 vs. league average 0.696 across their career seasons — 65.2% 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
1940 NE NN2 19 28 2 3 0 0 0 1 0 1 1 0.107 — — — — 0.0
1941 NE NN2 16 32 1 2 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0.062 — — — — 0.0
1942 NE NN2 18 44 2 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.091 — — — — 0.0
1943 NE NN2 15 30 5 5 1 0 0 1 0 3 0 0.167 — — — — 0.0
1943 PS NN2 2 2 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0.500 — — — — 0.0
1944 NE NN2 12 32 0 2 0 0 0 1 0 3 0 0.062 — — — — 0.0
1945 NE NN2 8 24 0 2 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0.083 — — — — 0.0
1946 NE NN2 14 33 1 4 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0.121 — — — — 0.0
1947 NE NN2 14 27 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 2 0 0.037 — — — — 0.0
1948 NE NN2 14 31 2 4 1 0 0 1 0 0 1 0.129 — — — — 0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2 5 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0.000

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1946 NWS NE 2 5 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0.000

Playoff Career Pitching

W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
1 1 2 1 0 12.0 17 6 2 3 4.50

Playoff Pitching by Year

Year Round Team W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
1946 NWS NE 1 1 2 1 0 12.0 17 6 2 3 4.50

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 131 88 10 176 2 3

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1940 NE P 19 12 1 26 0 1
1941 NE P 16 10 1 17 0 0
1942 NE P 17 10 0 20 0 0
1943 NE P 15 6 1 12 0 0
1943 PS P 2 1 0 0 0 0
1944 NE P 12 12 2 25 0 1
1945 NE P 8 7 0 14 0 0
1946 NE P 14 10 1 24 2 1
1947 NE P 14 9 2 15 0 0
1948 NE P 14 11 2 23 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 131