Pickles Dillhoefer
Born: 10/13/1893 in Cleveland, OH, USA
Died: 2/23/1922 in St. Louis, MO, USA
MLB Debut: 1917-04-16 | Final Game: 1921-10-01
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'7" | Weight: 154 lbs
Full name: William Martin Dillhoefer
Biography
Pickles Dillhoefer was a professional baseball player who played in Major League Baseball from 1917 to 1921. Born in 1893, Dillhoefer primarily served as a position player during his career, which spanned a tumultuous period in baseball history marked by the end of the deadball era and the rise of more offensive-minded play. Over the course of 247 games, he recorded 134 hits, 48 RBIs, and a batting average of .223. Although he did not hit any home runs, Dillhoefer showcased his speed on the bases, accumulating 12 stolen bases throughout his time in the league.
Dillhoefer's playing style reflected the characteristics of many players of his era, emphasizing contact hitting and base running rather than power. Despite his modest statistics, his contributions as a consistent role player helped shape the teams he was part of during the early 20th century. Dillhoefer's career ended on October 1, 1921, leaving behind a legacy as a dedicated player who navigated the evolving landscape of professional baseball during a pivotal time in the sport's history.
Negro Leagues Career Statistics
Batting
| PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | BA | OBP | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31.0 | 29.0 | 5.0 | 11.0 | 3.0 | 1.0 | 0 | 3.0 | 1.0 | 2.0 | 0 | 0.379 | 0.400 | 0.552 | 0.952 |
Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Batting
| Season | PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | BA | OBP | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1920 | 9.0 | 9.0 | 2.0 | 5.0 | 2.0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.556 | 0.556 | 0.778 | 1.334 |
| 1921 | 22.0 | 20.0 | 3.0 | 6.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 0 | 2.0 | 1.0 | 2.0 | 0 | 0.300 | 0.333 | 0.450 | 0.783 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 247 | 600 | 59 | 134 | 16 | 10 | 0 | 48 | 12 | 35 | 30 | 0.223 | 0.266 | 0.283 | 0.549 | -2205.9 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1917 | CHC | NL | 42 | 95 | 3 | 12 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 9 | 0.126 | -789.3 |
| 1918 | PHI | NL | 8 | 11 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0.091 | 0.0 |
| 1919 | STL | NL | 45 | 108 | 11 | 23 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 12 | 5 | 8 | 6 | 0.213 | -340.3 |
| 1920 | STL | NL | 76 | 224 | 26 | 59 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 13 | 2 | 13 | 7 | 0.263 | -458.1 |
| 1921 | STL | NL | 76 | 162 | 19 | 39 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 15 | 2 | 11 | 7 | 0.241 | -618.2 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C | 225 | 0 | 727 | 212 | 38 | 22 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1917 | CHN | C | 37 | 0 | 146 | 49 | 3 | 2 |
| 1918 | PHI | C | 6 | 0 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| 1919 | SLN | C | 39 | 0 | 111 | 35 | 5 | 6 |
| 1920 | SLN | C | 74 | 0 | 291 | 72 | 18 | 6 |
| 1921 | SLN | C | 69 | 0 | 170 | 53 | 11 | 8 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 223 |