Hi Ebright
Catcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1889)
Hi Ebright was a catcher who played in Major League Baseball in 1889 for the Washington Nationals. In 16 career games, he hit .254 with 15 hits, 1 home runs, and 6 RBI.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Catcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'9" / 180 lb
- Died
- 10/24/1916 in Milwaukee, WI, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1889-04-24
- Last Game
- 1889-06-11
Full name: Hiram C. Ebright
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 | 59 | 7 | 15 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 8 | .254 | .302 | .407 | .708 | -4 |
Career AVG .254 vs. league average .264 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .302 vs. league average .334 across their career seasons — 9.7% below league average.
Career SLG .407 vs. league average .358 across their career seasons — +13.7% above league average.
Career OPS .708 vs. league average .692 across their career seasons — near league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1889 | WS8 | NL | 16 | 59 | 7 | 15 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 8 | .254 | .263 (-4%) | .334 (-10%) | .357 (+14%) | .691 (+2%) | -3.9 |
| Career · 1 season | 16 | 59 | 7 | 15 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 8 | .254 | — | — | — | — | -4 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 9 |
| Shortstop | 3 |
| Right Field | 4 |
Hi Ebright: the record in brief
According to the bio, Hi Ebright debuted on April 24, 1889 and played a final game on June 11, 1889. Ebright's only club in the season tables is the Washington Nationals. Ebright played primarily as a catcher and batted and threw right-handed. Born on June 12, 1859, in Lancaster County, PA, USA, Ebright was listed at 5'9" and 180 pounds. Ebright's death is recorded on October 24, 1916, in Milwaukee, WI, USA. The given name on file is Hiram C. Ebright.
Across 16 games at the plate, Ebright's career line reads 15 hits in 59 at bats for a .254 average; the totals also include 1 home run and 6 runs batted in. Ebright got on base at a .302 rate and slugged .407 (.708 OPS). Against a .264 league average for those years, Ebright's .254 average was near the norm. Only one season appears, 1889 for the Washington Nationals, when Ebright played 16 games and went 15 for 59. That year the league hit .263, the figure in the row's Lg AVG column.
Ebright played 9 games at catcher, more than anywhere else, and also saw time at right field (4) and shortstop (3).
Frequently Asked Questions about Hi Ebright
- Was Hi Ebright a pitcher?
- No. Hi Ebright was a position player (Catcher).
- How many home runs did Hi Ebright hit?
- Hi Ebright hit 1 career home run with 15 hits.
- What teams did Hi Ebright play for?
- Hi Ebright played for one team, the Washington Nationals (1889).
- What were Hi Ebright's career stats?
- In 16 games, Hi Ebright had 15 hits, 1 home runs, 6 RBI, 7 runs, and 1 stolen bases, with a .254 batting average.
- What position did Hi Ebright play?
- Hi Ebright played primarily as a catcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Hi Ebright and how much did he weigh?
- Hi Ebright was listed at 5 feet 9 inches and 180 pounds.
- What was Hi Ebright's career batting average?
- Hi Ebright batted .254 over his career, with 15 hits in 59 at bats.
- How many RBI did Hi Ebright have?
- Hi Ebright drove in 6 runs in his career.
- Is Hi Ebright in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Hi Ebright has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.