John Hawkins
Shortstop · Career Stats, Bio & Records
John Hawkins was a shortstop who played in Major League Baseball for the New York Black Yankees. In 4 career games, he hit .091 with 1 hits. His totals include Negro Leagues seasons, which MLB recognized as major league in 2020.
- 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
- Shortstop
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 11 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .091 | .231 | .091 | .322 | 0 |
Career AVG .091 vs. league average .267 across their career seasons — 66.0% below league average.
Career OBP .231 vs. league average .335 across their career seasons — 31.2% below league average.
Career SLG .091 vs. league average .388 across their career seasons — 76.6% below league average.
Career OPS .322 vs. league average .723 across their career seasons — 55.5% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1940 | NBY | NN2 | 4 | 11 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .091 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 4 | 11 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .091 | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
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 |
|---|---|
| Shortstop | 4 |
Frequently Asked Questions about John Hawkins
- Was John Hawkins a pitcher?
- No. John Hawkins was a position player (Shortstop).
- How many home runs did John Hawkins hit?
- John Hawkins hit 0 career home runs with 1 hits.
- What was John Hawkins's career batting average?
- John Hawkins batted .091 over his career, with 1 hits in 11 at bats.
- Is John Hawkins in the Hall of Fame?
- No. John Hawkins has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.
- What teams did John Hawkins play for?
- John Hawkins played for the New York Black Yankees.