Alex Hooks, baseball player, 1935-1935

Alex Hooks

Born: 8/29/1906 in Edgewood, TX, USA

Died: 6/19/1993 in Edgewood, TX, USA

MLB Debut: 1935-04-17 | Final Game: 1935-05-20

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 183 lbs

Full name: Alexander Marcus Hooks

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Biography

Alex Hooks was a professional baseball player born in 1906, whose career spanned a brief period from 1935 to 1935. Primarily known as a position player, Hooks made his mark during a time when Major League Baseball was beginning to see the effects of the Great Depression on the game, influencing roster decisions and player contracts. He played a total of 15 games at the major league level, where he recorded 10 hits and drove in 4 runs, concluding his career with a batting average of .227. Despite the limited number of games played, Hooks contributed to the teams he was part of during a pivotal era in baseball history. His efforts on the field were emblematic of the perseverance many players exhibited during the challenging economic climate of the 1930s. While he did not achieve notable power numbers, as evidenced by zero home runs during his time in the majors, his presence in the game reflects the diverse tapestry of players who shaped baseball during this period.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
15 44 4 10 3 0 0 4 0 3 10 0.227 0.277 0.295 0.572 0.0

Career AVG .227 vs. league average .280 across their career seasons — 18.8% below league average.

Career OBP .277 vs. league average .343 across their career seasons — 19.3% below league average.

Career SLG .295 vs. league average .400 across their career seasons — 26.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.572 vs. league average 0.742 across their career seasons — 22.9% 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
1935 PHA AL 15 44 4 10 3 0 0 4 0 3 10 0.227 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 10 0 85 5 0 11

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1935 PHA 1B 10 0 85 5 0 11

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 10

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Southern Methodist University Dallas TX 1927, 1928