Pete Hotaling

Born: 12/16/1856 in Mohawk, NY, USA

Died: 7/2/1928 in Cleveland, OH, USA

MLB Debut: 1879-05-01 | Final Game: 1888-09-15

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'8" | Weight: 166 lbs

Full name: Peter James Hotaling

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Biography

Pete Hotaling, born in 1856, was a prominent figure in Major League Baseball during the late 19th century. His career spanned from 1879 to 1888, a period characterized by the evolution of baseball into a more organized and commercially viable sport. Hotaling played in a total of 840 games, amassing 931 hits and finishing his career with a batting average of .267. Known for his versatility as a position player, he contributed significantly to his teams with 371 RBIs and demonstrated speed on the base paths, recording 78 stolen bases throughout his career. Hotaling's impact on the game extended beyond mere statistics; he played during an era when baseball was transitioning from the rough-and-tumble days of the 19th century to a more structured professional sport. His ability to hit for average and contribute to his team's offensive efforts made him a valuable player in an increasingly competitive league. While his total of nine home runs reflects the lower power output typical of the time, Hotaling's overall contributions aided in shaping the early foundations of professional baseball, leaving a legacy that resonated in the game’s growth during its formative years.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
840	3492	590	931	148	63	9	371	78	224	251	0.267	0.314	0.353	0.667	4346.8

Career AVG .267 vs. league average .250 across their career seasons — +6.5% above league average.

Career OBP .314 vs. league average .290 across their career seasons — +8.2% above league average.

Career SLG .353 vs. league average .335 across their career seasons — +5.2% above league average.

Career OPS 0.667 vs. league average 0.626 across their career seasons — +6.6% 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
1879	CN1	NL	81	369	64	103	20	9	1	27	0	12	17	0.279	.255 (+9%)	.270 (+11%)	.328 (+19%)	.599 (+15%)	845.0
1880	CL2	NL	78	325	40	78	17	8	0	41	0	10	30	0.240	.244 (-2%)	.267 (-2%)	.319 (+7%)	.586 (+3%)	91.6
1881	WOR	NL	77	317	51	98	15	3	1	35	0	18	12	0.309	.260 (+19%)	.290 (+19%)	.338 (+14%)	.628 (+16%)	894.9
1882	BSN	NL	84	378	64	98	16	5	0	28	0	16	21	0.259	.248 (+4%)	.275 (+5%)	.329 (-1%)	.605 (+2%)	141.9
1883	CL2	NL	100	417	54	108	20	8	0	30	0	12	31	0.259	.257 (+1%)	.285 (-2%)	.345 (avg)	.631 (-1%)	-113.2
1884	CL2	NL	102	408	69	99	16	6	3	27	0	28	50	0.243	.243 (avg)	.278 (+4%)	.327 (+2%)	.606 (+3%)	248.5
1885	BR3	AA	94	370	73	95	9	5	1	34	0	49	0	0.257	.244 (+5%)	.287 (+22%)	.325 (-3%)	.613 (+9%)	836.8
1887	CL3	AA	126	505	108	151	28	13	3	94	43	53	46	0.299	.270 (+10%)	.331 (+13%)	.373 (+13%)	.705 (+13%)	1373.3
1888	CL3	AA	98	403	67	101	7	6	0	55	35	26	44	0.251	.238 (+5%)	.290 (+6%)	.319 (-7%)	.610 (-1%)	27.9

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	PO	A	E	DP
2B	7	14	18	8	5
3B	3	0	3	1	0
C	13	42	23	9	2
OF	825	1476	163	246	38

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	PO	A	E	DP
1879	CN1	2B	6	14	18	8	5
1879	CN1	3B	3	0	3	1	0
1879	CN1	C	8	26	15	3	1
1879	CN1	OF	69	118	16	25	2
1880	CL2	C	2	5	1	1	1
1880	CL2	OF	78	115	14	15	4
1881	WOR	C	3	11	7	5	0
1881	WOR	OF	74	142	21	26	2
1882	BSN	OF	84	150	16	26	5
1883	CL2	OF	100	181	23	42	5
1884	CL2	2B	1	0	0	0	0
1884	CL2	OF	102	174	23	35	5
1885	BR3	OF	94	159	17	21	3
1887	CL3	OF	126	267	23	31	5
1888	CL3	OF	98	170	10	25	7