Rufus Hatchett
Second Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records
Rufus Hatchett was a second baseman who played in Major League Baseball for the Brooklyn Royal Giants. In 14 career games, he hit .200 with 9 hits and 4 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
- Second Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- — / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'9" / 150 lb
Full name: Rufus Maurice Hatchett
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | 45 | 4 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 0 | .200 | .280 | .222 | .502 | -154 |
Career AVG .200 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — 23.0% below league average.
Career OBP .280 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — 13.9% below league average.
Career SLG .222 vs. league average .346 across their career seasons — 35.7% below league average.
Career OPS .502 vs. league average .671 across their career seasons — 25.1% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1913 | BRG | EAS | 14 | 45 | 4 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 0 | .200 | — | — | — | — | -153.8 |
| Career · 1 season | 14 | 45 | 4 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 0 | .200 | — | — | — | — | -154 | ||
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 |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 14 |
Rufus Hatchett: the record in brief
Rufus Hatchett's record on this page is drawn from the season tables. All of the seasons listed were played for the Brooklyn Royal Giants. Hatchett played primarily as a second baseman. The bio adds a birth date on November 8, 1888, in New York, NY, USA and a listed size of 150 pounds on a 5-foot-9 frame. The bio lists the given name Rufus Maurice.
Hatchett's career batting table shows 14 games, 45 at bats and 9 hits, a .200 average, plus 4 RBI. The on-base percentage is .280 and the slugging percentage .222, for an OPS of .502. Over the seasons Hatchett played, league hitters batted .260; the .200 career figure is 23.0% below that. Only one season appears, 1913 for the Brooklyn Royal Giants, when Hatchett played 14 games and went 9 for 45.
Every defensive appearance on record for Hatchett, 14 games, came at second base. Fielding at second base produced 19 putouts and 40 assists against 3 errors.
Frequently Asked Questions about Rufus Hatchett
- Was Rufus Hatchett a pitcher?
- No. Rufus Hatchett was a position player (Second Baseman).
- How many home runs did Rufus Hatchett hit?
- Rufus Hatchett hit 0 career home runs with 9 hits.
- What teams did Rufus Hatchett play for?
- Rufus Hatchett played for one team, the Brooklyn Royal Giants (1913).
- What were Rufus Hatchett's career stats?
- In 14 games, Rufus Hatchett had 9 hits, 4 RBI, 4 runs, and 5 stolen bases, with a .200 batting average.
- What position did Rufus Hatchett play?
- Rufus Hatchett played primarily as a second baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Rufus Hatchett and how much did he weigh?
- Rufus Hatchett was listed at 5 feet 9 inches and 150 pounds.
- What was Rufus Hatchett's career batting average?
- Rufus Hatchett batted .200 over his career, with 9 hits in 45 at bats.
- How many RBI did Rufus Hatchett have?
- Rufus Hatchett drove in 4 runs in his career.
- Is Rufus Hatchett in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Rufus Hatchett has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.