Bill Hoskins

Born: 3/14/1914 in Tallahatchie County, MS, USA

Died: 2/9/1968 in Baltimore, MD, USA

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 192 lbs

Full name: William Charles Hoskins

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Biography

Bill Hoskins, born in 1914, is an active professional baseball player known for his impressive skills as a position player. With a career spanning over several decades, Hoskins has established himself as a prominent figure in the game, currently boasting a batting average of .322 over 384 games. His offensive prowess is highlighted by 452 hits and 37 home runs, alongside 281 RBIs, showcasing his ability to drive in runs and consistently get on base. Additionally, his speed on the bases is evident with 29 stolen bases, making him a well-rounded threat on the field. A three-time All-Star, Hoskins continues to make an impact in the current era of baseball, where the game emphasizes both power and speed. His career reflects a blend of traditional baseball skills and modern athleticism, as he adapts to the evolving dynamics of the sport. As he remains active, Hoskins not only contributes to his team's success but also serves as an inspiration for younger players aspiring to reach the highest levels of the game. His ongoing career is a testament to his enduring talent and dedication to baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
384	1405	261	452	64	40	37	281	29	135	16	0.322	0.385	0.503	0.888	6159.6

Career AVG .322 vs. league average .264 across their career seasons — +21.8% above league average.

Career OBP .385 vs. league average .333 across their career seasons — +15.7% above league average.

Career SLG .503 vs. league average .371 across their career seasons — +35.6% above league average.

Career OPS 0.888 vs. league average 0.704 across their career seasons — +26.2% 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
1937	SL2	NAL	6	22	4	7	1	0	0	3	0	5	0	0.318	—	—	—	—	0.0
1937	DTS	NAL	11	38	7	12	3	0	1	8	1	1	0	0.316	—	—	—	—	0.0
1938	MRS	NAL	1	4	0	1	0	0	0	2	0	0	0	0.250	—	—	—	—	0.0
1938	SEN	NN2	2	9	4	5	2	1	0	2	0	0	0	0.556	—	—	—	—	0.0
1938	BEG	NN2	12	41	10	10	2	1	1	7	2	4	0	0.244	—	—	—	—	0.0
1939	BEG	NN2	28	100	21	39	5	2	2	24	1	14	0	0.390	.274 (+42%)	.342 (+36%)	.393 (+37%)	.735 (+37%)	671.3
1940	BEG	NN2	49	175	36	60	10	4	8	40	8	21	0	0.343	.267 (+28%)	.335 (+23%)	.387 (+50%)	.722 (+38%)	1140.1
1941	MRS	NAL	1	4	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.250	—	—	—	—	0.0
1941	BEG	NN2	52	200	55	68	8	7	12	50	6	18	7	0.340	.262 (+30%)	.332 (+22%)	.373 (+69%)	.705 (+47%)	0.0
1941	NBY	NN2	1	4	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1942	BEG	NN2	51	183	23	54	8	5	3	27	5	13	6	0.295	.253 (+16%)	.323 (+6%)	.349 (+27%)	.672 (+17%)	431.4
1943	BEG	NN2	36	139	15	38	4	3	0	21	1	10	0	0.273	.255 (+7%)	.324 (+2%)	.346 (avg)	.671 (+1%)	8.4
1944	BEG	NN2	31	120	25	47	6	4	5	23	0	11	1	0.392	.261 (+50%)	.325 (+36%)	.357 (+77%)	.683 (+57%)	1069.2
1945	BEG	NN2	50	185	32	58	7	7	5	44	3	16	1	0.314	.260 (+20%)	.328 (+14%)	.354 (+43%)	.683 (+29%)	832.7
1946	BEG	NN2	44	151	27	46	8	6	0	27	2	19	1	0.305	.256 (+19%)	.328 (+16%)	.358 (+22%)	.687 (+19%)	469.3
1946	NBY	NN2	9	30	1	6	0	0	0	3	0	3	0	0.200	—	—	—	—	469.3

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
12	39	12	19	3	2	0	8	5	0	0.487

Playoff Batting by Year

Year	Round	Team	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	RBI	BB	AVG
1939	NLC	BEG	5	18	5	9	1	1	3	0	0.500
1939	NLP1	BEG	4	12	3	5	1	0	2	4	0.417
1937	ALC	CAG	3	9	4	5	1	1	3	1	0.556

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	2	0	4	0	0	0
2B	3	3	6	5	1	0
3B	1	1	0	2	0	0
OF	377	367	544	26	36	4

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1937	SL2	OF	6	6	14	0	0	0
1937	DTS	OF	10	10	14	0	0	0
1938	MRS	OF	1	1	1	0	0	0
1938	SEN	OF	2	2	2	0	0	0
1938	BEG	OF	12	12	15	0	1	0
1939	BEG	OF	29	28	48	4	6	2
1940	BEG	2B	1	1	0	1	0	0
1940	BEG	3B	1	1	0	2	0	0
1940	BEG	OF	47	42	45	3	2	0
1941	MRS	OF	1	1	2	0	0	0
1941	BEG	OF	53	52	76	4	4	0
1941	NBY	OF	1	1	1	0	0	0
1942	BEG	1B	2	0	4	0	0	0
1942	BEG	OF	49	48	70	3	6	0
1943	BEG	2B	2	2	6	4	1	0
1943	BEG	OF	34	34	65	5	2	1
1944	BEG	OF	32	31	46	1	4	0
1945	BEG	OF	49	49	64	4	5	1
1946	BEG	OF	43	42	62	1	4	0
1946	NBY	OF	8	8	19	1	2	0