Dave Hoskins

Born: 8/3/1917 in Greenwood, MS, USA

Died: 4/2/1970 in Flint, MI, USA

MLB Debut: 1953-04-18 | Final Game: 1954-09-21

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: David Will Hoskins

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Biography

Dave Hoskins was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1953 to 1954. Born in 1917, he made his mark during a transitional period in the sport, as baseball was evolving both in terms of talent and the competitive landscape following the integration of the game. Over his brief career, Hoskins compiled a record of 9 wins and 4 losses, with an earned run average (ERA) of 3.81, showcasing his capability on the mound during a time when pitching was crucial to team success. In his time in the majors, Hoskins struck out a total of 64 batters and recorded 1 save, demonstrating his effectiveness in high-pressure situations. His playing style was characterized by a solid command of his pitches, which allowed him to compete effectively against some of the era's top hitters. Although his career in the big leagues was relatively short, Hoskins contributed to the rich tapestry of baseball history, leaving a legacy that resonates with those who appreciate the evolution of pitching throughout the game’s storied past.

Negro Leagues Career Statistics

Batting

PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	SB	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
694.0	647.0	111.0	234.0	35.0	15.0	15.0	85.0	40.0	17.0	8.0	0.362	0.401	0.532	0.933

Pitching

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	R	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA
26.0	0	0	19.0	13.0	0	0	0.0	151.0	82.0	22.0	1.0	0	0	1.35

Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Batting

Season	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	SB	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
1942	26.0	26.0	7.0	12.0	0	0	2.0	2.0	0	0	1.0	0.462	0.462	0.692	1.154
1944	242.0	234.0	42.0	90.0	13.0	6.0	6.0	49.0	6.0	8.0	3.0	0.385	0.407	0.568	0.975
1945	212.0	193.0	34.0	64.0	10.0	5.0	2.0	17.0	16.0	7.0	1.0	0.332	0.381	0.466	0.847
1946	171.0	155.0	19.0	44.0	10.0	2.0	1.0	11.0	15.0	1.0	1.0	0.284	0.347	0.394	0.741
1949	43.0	39.0	9.0	24.0	2.0	2.0	4.0	6.0	3.0	1.0	2.0	0.615	0.643	1.077	1.720

Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Pitching

Season	W	GS	CG	H	R	ER	HR	ERA
1942	2.0	1.0	0	7.0	5.0	0	0	0.00
1944	7.0	12.0	9.0	70.0	33.0	10.0	0	1.11
1945	8.0	3.0	3.0	31.0	12.0	8.0	0	2.04
1946	9.0	3.0	1.0	43.0	32.0	4.0	1.0	1.35

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
16	11	61	21	12	1	1	256.3	276	123	14	79	128	4.32	0

Career ERA 4.32 vs. league average 3.72 across their career seasons — 16.0% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1942	CAG	NAL	0	1	1	1	0	0	0	4.0	8	4	0	3	9.00	—	0.0
1944	HG	NN2	5	2	8	6	5	1	0	50.3	57	21	12	15	3.75	3.57 (-5%)	837.0
1945	HG	NN2	2	2	6	3	3	0	0	34.3	40	13	11	34	3.41	3.67 (+7%)	1148.7
1946	HG	NN2	0	2	6	3	1	0	0	28.3	40	26	8	12	8.26	3.59 (-130%)	162.5
1953	CLE	AL	9	3	26	7	3	0	1	112.7	102	50	38	55	3.99	4.14 (+3%)	1055.1
1954	CLE	AL	0	1	14	1	0	0	0	26.7	29	9	10	9	3.04	3.90 (+22%)	-277.1

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
202	594	95	170	23	11	5	91	3	42	18	0.286	0.336	0.387	0.724	466.2

Career AVG .286 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — +10.5% above league average.

Career OBP .336 vs. league average .328 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .387 vs. league average .364 across their career seasons — +6.5% above league average.

Career OPS 0.724 vs. league average 0.692 across their career seasons — near 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
1942	CAG	NAL	1	2	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.500	—	—	—	—	0.0
1943	KCM	NAL	1	4	0	2	0	0	0	2	0	0	0	0.500	—	—	—	—	0.0
1944	HG	NN2	52	189	32	63	10	4	4	43	2	5	2	0.333	.261 (+27%)	.325 (+10%)	.357 (+38%)	.683 (+24%)	666.5
1945	HG	NN2	46	184	32	52	8	4	0	26	0	15	2	0.283	.260 (+8%)	.328 (+2%)	.354 (+4%)	.683 (+3%)	70.8
1946	HG	NN2	49	149	19	37	3	3	0	11	1	18	0	0.248	.256 (-3%)	.328 (avg)	.358 (-14%)	.687 (-7%)	-158.2
1953	CLE	AL	38	58	10	15	2	0	1	9	0	3	11	0.259	.264 (-2%)	.335 (-9%)	.397 (-13%)	.733 (-11%)	-113.0
1954	CLE	AL	15	8	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	3	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
9	37	4	10	1	0	1	5	1	3	0.270

Playoff Batting by Year

Year	Round	Team	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
1945	NWS	HG	4	15	1	4	1	0	0	0	1	1	0.267
1944	NWS	HG	5	22	3	6	0	0	1	5	0	2	0.273

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
3B	3	0	0	1	0	0
OF	132	124	200	7	6	0
P	61	14	9	56	3	1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1942	CAG	P	1	1	0	0	0	0
1943	KCM	OF	1	1	0	0	0	0
1944	HG	3B	1	0	0	0	0	0
1944	HG	OF	43	43	61	2	2	0
1944	HG	P	8	6	0	19	1	0
1945	HG	3B	2	0	0	1	0	0
1945	HG	OF	44	43	68	3	3	0
1945	HG	P	6	3	0	8	0	0
1946	HG	OF	44	37	71	2	1	0
1946	HG	P	6	3	0	7	2	0
1953	CLE	P	26	0	7	18	0	1
1954	CLE	P	14	1	2	4	0	0