Mert Hackett
Catcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1883-1887)
- Position
- Catcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'10" / 175 lb
- Died
- 2/22/1938 in Cambridge, MA, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1883-05-02
- Last Game
- 1887-10-06
Full name: Mortimer Martin Hackett
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 256 | 939 | 87 | 203 | 42 | 15 | 8 | 83 | 5 | 16 | 225 | .216 | .231 | .318 | .549 | -2,040 |
Career AVG .216 vs. league average .252 across their career seasons — 14.1% below league average.
Career OBP .231 vs. league average .297 across their career seasons — 22.2% below league average.
Career SLG .318 vs. league average .340 across their career seasons — 6.3% below league average.
Career OPS .549 vs. league average .637 across their career seasons — 13.7% below 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1883 | BSN | NL | 46 | 179 | 20 | 42 | 8 | 6 | 2 | 24 | 0 | 1 | 48 | .235 | .257 (-9%) | .285 (-16%) | .345 (+10%) | .631 (-2%) | -121.3 |
| 1884 | BSN | NL | 72 | 268 | 28 | 55 | 13 | 2 | 1 | 20 | 0 | 2 | 66 | .205 | .243 (-16%) | .278 (-24%) | .327 (-14%) | .606 (-19%) | -734.6 |
| 1885 | BSN | NL | 34 | 115 | 9 | 21 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 28 | .183 | .244 (-25%) | .287 (-32%) | .325 (-20%) | .613 (-25%) | -426.4 |
| 1886 | KCN | NL | 62 | 230 | 18 | 50 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 25 | 1 | 4 | 59 | .217 | .246 (-12%) | .302 (-24%) | .331 (-4%) | .634 (-14%) | -520.3 |
| 1887 | IN3 | NL | 42 | 147 | 12 | 35 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 10 | 4 | 7 | 24 | .238 | .270 (-12%) | .331 (-15%) | .373 (-4%) | .705 (-9%) | -237.7 |
| Career · 5 seasons | 256 | 939 | 87 | 203 | 42 | 15 | 8 | 83 | 5 | 16 | 225 | .216 | — | — | — | — | -2,040 | ||
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.
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 3B | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| C | 241 | 0 | 1340 | 329 | 143 | 20 |
| OF | 19 | 0 | 12 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1883 | BSN | C | 44 | 0 | 254 | 57 | 31 | 2 |
| 1883 | BSN | OF | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 1884 | BSN | 3B | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| 1884 | BSN | C | 71 | 0 | 512 | 104 | 48 | 2 |
| 1885 | BSN | C | 34 | 0 | 194 | 53 | 27 | 6 |
| 1886 | KCN | C | 52 | 0 | 252 | 63 | 25 | 6 |
| 1886 | KCN | OF | 13 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| 1887 | IN3 | 1B | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1887 | IN3 | C | 40 | 0 | 128 | 52 | 12 | 4 |
| 1887 | IN3 | OF | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 241 |
| First Base | 1 |
| Third Base | 1 |
| Left Field | 1 |
| Center Field | 9 |
| Right Field | 9 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Mert Hackett
- What years did Mert Hackett play?
- Mert Hackett played in Major League Baseball from 1883 to 1887.
- Was Mert Hackett a pitcher?
- No. Mert Hackett was a position player (Catcher).
- How many home runs did Mert Hackett hit?
- Mert Hackett hit 8 career home runs with 203 hits.