Don Hopkins

Born: 1/9/1952 in West Point, MS, USA

MLB Debut: 1975-04-08 | Final Game: 1976-10-03

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Donald Hopkins

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Biography

Don Hopkins, born in 1952, was a professional baseball player who played as a position player in Major League Baseball from 1975 to 1976. Over the course of his brief career, Hopkins appeared in 85 games, showcasing his speed on the bases with an impressive total of 21 stolen bases. Although he finished his career with a batting average of .167, he contributed to his team's dynamics through his agility and base-running prowess rather than his hitting. Hopkins's time in the major leagues came during a transitional period in baseball, characterized by a shift toward more dynamic offensive strategies and an emphasis on speed. His ability to steal bases highlighted his role as a disruptive force on the field, despite a limited offensive output. While his career may not have been prolific in terms of hits or home runs, Hopkins's legacy lives on as a reminder of the diverse skill sets that players can bring to the game.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
85	6	25	1	0	0	0	0	21	2	0	0.167	0.375	0.167	0.542	0.0

Career AVG .167 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — 35.0% below league average.

Career OBP .375 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — +15.8% above league average.

Career SLG .167 vs. league average .367 across their career seasons — 54.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.542 vs. league average 0.691 across their career seasons — 21.6% 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
1975	OAK	AL	82	6	25	1	0	0	0	0	21	2	0	0.167	—	—	—	—	0.0
1976	OAK	AL	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

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

Playoff Batting by Year

Year	Round	Team	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
1975	ALCS	OAK	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	5	0	3	0	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1975	OAK	OF	5	0	3	0	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Left Field	1
Center Field	2
Right Field	2
Designated Hitter	21