Mike Hooper

Born: 2/7/1850 in Baltimore, MD, USA

Died: 12/2/1917 in Baltimore, MD, USA

MLB Debut: 1873-06-27 | Final Game: 1873-07-11

Height: 5'6" | Weight: 165 lbs

Full name: Michael H. Hooper

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Biography

Mike Hooper, born in 1850, was a professional baseball player who made a brief yet noteworthy appearance in the early days of Major League Baseball. He played as a position player during the nascent stages of the sport, specifically from June 27 to July 11, 1873. Despite participating in only three games, Hooper contributed to the game with a total of three hits and two runs batted in, culminating in a batting average of .214. His career, though short-lived, reflected the evolving nature of baseball as it transitioned from its formative years into a more organized sport. Hooper's time in the league occurred during a period characterized by the establishment of professional baseball, where the game was still developing its modern identity. His performance, albeit limited, was part of the early fabric of the sport, showcasing the competitive spirit and talent of players from that era. While he did not hit any home runs or steal bases, his involvement in the game during this foundational time remains a small yet significant footnote in baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
3 14 3 3 1 0 0 2 0 0 0 0.214 0.214 0.286 0.500 0.0

Career AVG .214 vs. league average .290 across their career seasons — 26.2% below league average.

Career OBP .214 vs. league average .304 across their career seasons — 29.6% below league average.

Career SLG .286 vs. league average .357 across their career seasons — 20.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.500 vs. league average 0.661 across their career seasons — 24.4% 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
1873 BL4 3 14 3 3 1 0 0 2 0 0 0 0.214 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
C 1 0 3 1 3 0
OF 2 0 5 0 1 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1873 BL4 C 1 0 3 1 3 0
1873 BL4 OF 2 0 5 0 1 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 1
Left Field 2