Gail Hopkins

Born: 2/19/1943 in Tulsa, OK, USA

MLB Debut: 1968-06-29 | Final Game: 1974-10-02

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 198 lbs

Full name: Gail Eason Hopkins

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Biography

Gail Hopkins, born in 1943, was a notable position player who had a professional baseball career spanning from 1968 to 1974. Over the course of 514 games in Major League Baseball, he established himself as a reliable hitter, accumulating a total of 324 hits and finishing with a batting average of .266. Known for his versatility on the field and solid offensive contributions, Hopkins recorded 25 home runs and 145 runs batted in (RBIs) during his time in the league. Additionally, he demonstrated speed on the bases, successfully stealing 6 bases throughout his career. Playing in an era that witnessed the transition from the lively ball of the 1960s to the more power-centric game of the 1970s, Hopkins adapted well to the evolving landscape of baseball. He was primarily recognized for his consistent performance and ability to contribute to his teams, making him a valuable asset in the lineup. While he may not have reached the heights of some of his contemporaries, Hopkins' contributions to the game, particularly as a dependable player, helped shape the teams he was part of during his tenure in the majors.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
514	1219	142	324	47	6	25	145	6	160	83	0.266	0.352	0.376	0.727	1604.9

Career AVG .266 vs. league average .250 across their career seasons — +6.4% above league average.

Career OBP .352 vs. league average .318 across their career seasons — +10.6% above league average.

Career SLG .376 vs. league average .367 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.727 vs. league average 0.685 across their career seasons — +6.2% above 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
1968	CHW	AL	29	37	4	8	2	0	0	2	0	6	3	0.216	—	—	—	—	0.0
1969	CHW	AL	124	373	52	99	13	3	8	46	2	50	28	0.265	.248 (+7%)	.320 (+10%)	.369 (+3%)	.689 (+6%)	527.2
1970	CHW	AL	116	287	32	82	8	1	6	29	0	28	19	0.286	.253 (+13%)	.325 (+6%)	.385 (-1%)	.711 (+3%)	151.2
1971	KCR	AL	103	295	35	82	16	1	9	47	3	37	13	0.278	.249 (+11%)	.316 (+15%)	.365 (+18%)	.682 (+16%)	952.5
1972	KCR	AL	53	71	1	15	2	0	0	5	0	7	4	0.211	.243 (-13%)	.310 (-9%)	.353 (-32%)	.664 (-22%)	-229.9
1973	KCR	AL	74	138	17	34	6	1	2	16	1	29	15	0.246	.256 (-4%)	.325 (+17%)	.378 (-8%)	.703 (+3%)	203.9
1974	LAD	NL	15	18	1	4	0	0	0	0	0	3	1	0.222	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	293	265	2392	158	23	237
3B	1	0	1	0	0	0
C	10	0	19	1	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1968	CHA	1B	7	5	45	1	0	3
1969	CHA	1B	101	94	903	51	6	81
1970	CHA	1B	77	69	629	42	9	67
1970	CHA	C	8	0	16	0	0	0
1971	KCA	1B	83	81	669	57	7	76
1972	KCA	1B	13	11	97	2	1	7
1972	KCA	3B	1	0	1	0	0	0
1973	KCA	1B	10	4	32	3	0	3
1974	LAN	1B	2	1	17	2	0	0
1974	LAN	C	2	0	3	1	0	0