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
| Season | PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | BA | OBP | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1925 | 29.0 | 20.0 | 7.0 | 5.0 | 2.0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 8.0 | 0 | 1.0 | 0.250 | 0.464 | 0.350 | 0.814 |
| 1926 | 45.0 | 41.0 | 4.0 | 10.0 | 2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4.0 | 0 | 2.0 | 0.244 | 0.311 | 0.293 | 0.604 |
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
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1921 | NYY | AL | 41 | 73 | 16 | 21 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 15 | 0 | 5 | 12 | 0.288 | 79.0 |
| 1925 | PHI | NL | 105 | 320 | 52 | 103 | 15 | 5 | 5 | 45 | 3 | 32 | 33 | 0.322 | 623.5 |
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
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1921 | NYA | OF | 15 | 0 | 32 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1925 | PHI | 1B | 90 | 0 | 775 | 45 | 12 | 64 |
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 |