Chicken Hawks, baseball player, 1921-1925

Chicken Hawks

Born: 2/3/1896 in San Francisco, CA, USA

Died: 5/26/1973 in San Rafael, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1921-04-14 | Final Game: 1925-09-27

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 167 lbs

Full name: Nelson Louis Hawks

Biography

Chicken Hawks was a notable position player in Major League Baseball during the early 1920s, leaving a mark with his impressive offensive performance. Born in 1896, Hawks played from 1921 until his retirement on September 27, 1925. Over the course of his career, he appeared in 146 games, amassing 124 hits and showcasing his hitting prowess with a robust batting average of .316. His offensive contributions included 7 home runs and 60 runs batted in (RBIs), demonstrating both power and consistency at the plate. Hawks' career unfolded during a transformative era in baseball, as the sport began to recover from the aftermath of the deadball era, which had emphasized pitching and defense over offensive fireworks. His ability to hit for average and drive in runs made him a valuable asset on the field, contributing to the competitive landscape of the league during the 1920s. While his career was relatively brief, Chicken Hawks' performance remains a testament to the talent that flourished in this dynamic period of baseball history.

Negro Leagues Career Statistics

Batting

PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO SB BA OBP SLG OPS
74.0 61.0 11.0 15.0 4.0 0 0 1.0 12.0 0 3.0 0.246 0.370 0.311 0.681

Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Batting

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
146 393 68 124 17 8 7 60 3 37 45 0.316 0.377 0.453 0.830 702.5

Season-by-Season Batting

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 90 0 775 45 12 64
OF 15 0 32 0 1 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 90
Left Field 5
Center Field 10

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Santa Clara University Santa Clara CA 1915