Rich Hacker, baseball player, 1971-1971

Rich Hacker

Born: 10/6/1947 in Belleville, IL, USA

Died: 4/22/2020 in Fairview Heights, IL, USA

MLB Debut: 1971-07-02 | Final Game: 1971-09-29

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 160 lbs

Full name: Richard Warren Hacker

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Biography

Rich Hacker, born in 1947, was a professional baseball player who had a brief career in Major League Baseball (MLB) during the early 1970s. He played primarily as a position player and made his mark in the league from July 2, 1971, to September 29, 1971. Over the course of his career, Hacker appeared in 16 games, where he recorded 4 hits and 2 runs batted in, finishing with a batting average of .121. Despite the challenge of finding consistent success at the plate, Hacker's perseverance and determination to compete at the highest level were evident throughout his time in the sport. Playing during a transitional period in baseball history, Hacker's career unfolded in an era marked by the evolving dynamics of the game, including the rise of power hitters and the increasing importance of specialized roles. Though he did not achieve significant statistical milestones, his involvement in the majors reflected the dreams of many aspiring players of the time. After his brief stint in professional baseball, Hacker transitioned away from the sport, leaving behind a legacy as a player who reached the pinnacle of the game, even if for a short while.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
16 33 2 4 1 0 0 2 0 3 12 0.121 0.194 0.152 0.346 0.0

Career AVG .121 vs. league average .249 across their career seasons — 51.4% below league average.

Career OBP .194 vs. league average .317 across their career seasons — 38.6% below league average.

Career SLG .152 vs. league average .365 across their career seasons — 58.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.346 vs. league average 0.682 across their career seasons — 49.3% below 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
1971 WSN NL 16 33 2 4 1 0 0 2 0 3 12 0.121 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
SS 16 11 17 44 1 9

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1971 MON SS 16 11 17 44 1 9

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Shortstop 16

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Southern Illinois University Carbondale Carbondale IL 1967