Pink Hawley
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1892-1901)
Pink Hawley was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1892 to 1901 for 5 teams, including the St. Louis Cardinals, a span of 10 seasons. Across 393 career appearances, he went 167-179 with a 3.96 ERA and 868 strikeouts. He also batted .241 with 11 home runs. His career Pitcher PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of pitching impact — is 15863.4.
- W (Wins):
- Games credited to a pitcher whose team took a lead it never surrendered while he was the pitcher of record.
- ERA (Earned Run Average):
- Earned runs allowed per nine innings pitched: (ER × 9) ÷ IP. The primary measure of pitching effectiveness.
- SO (Strikeouts):
- For a batter, times retired on a third strike; for a pitcher, batters retired on a third strike.
- WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched):
- Baserunners allowed per inning: (BB + H) ÷ IP. Under 1.00 is elite.
Data updated
- Position
- Pitcher
- Bats / Throws
- L / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'10" / 185 lb
- Died
- 9/19/1938 in Beaver Dam, WI, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1892-08-13
- Last Game
- 1901-08-20
Full name: Emerson Pink Hawley
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1892 | SLN | NL | 6 | 14 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 166.1 | 160 | 59 | 63 | 63 | 3.19 | 3.28 (+3%) | -167.7 |
| 1893 | SLN | NL | 5 | 17 | 31 | 24 | 21 | 0 | 1 | 227.0 | 249 | 116 | 103 | 73 | 4.60 | 4.66 (+1%) | 885.3 |
| 1894 | SLN | NL | 19 | 27 | 53 | 41 | 36 | 0 | 0 | 392.2 | 481 | 214 | 149 | 120 | 4.90 | 5.33 (+8%) | 3868.1 |
| 1895 | PIT | NL | 31 | 22 | 56 | 50 | 44 | 4 | 1 | 444.1 | 449 | 157 | 122 | 142 | 3.18 | 4.77 (+33%) | 7112.8 |
| 1896 | PIT | NL | 22 | 21 | 49 | 43 | 37 | 2 | 0 | 378.0 | 382 | 150 | 157 | 137 | 3.57 | 4.36 (+18%) | 2612.1 |
| 1897 | PIT | NL | 18 | 18 | 40 | 39 | 33 | 0 | 0 | 311.1 | 362 | 166 | 94 | 88 | 4.80 | 4.30 (-12%) | 869.2 |
| 1898 | CIN | NL | 27 | 11 | 43 | 37 | 32 | 3 | 0 | 331.0 | 357 | 124 | 91 | 69 | 3.37 | 3.59 (+6%) | 270.6 |
| 1899 | CIN | NL | 14 | 17 | 34 | 29 | 25 | 0 | 1 | 250.1 | 289 | 118 | 65 | 46 | 4.24 | 3.85 (-10%) | -650.4 |
| 1900 | NY1 | NL | 18 | 18 | 41 | 38 | 34 | 2 | 0 | 329.1 | 377 | 129 | 89 | 80 | 3.53 | 3.68 (+4%) | 718.4 |
| 1901 | MLA | AL | 7 | 14 | 26 | 23 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 182.1 | 228 | 93 | 41 | 50 | 4.59 | 3.49 (-32%) | 344.8 |
| Career · 10 seasons | 167 | 179 | 393 | 344 | 297 | 11 | 3 | 3,012.2 | 3,334 | 1,326 | 974 | 868 | 3.96 | — | 15,863 | ||
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 Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 399 | 1,230 | 130 | 297 | 51 | 20 | 11 | 163 | 7 | 41 | 140 | .241 | .273 | .342 | .615 | -3,531 |
Career AVG .241 vs. league average .281 across their career seasons — 14.0% below league average.
Career OBP .273 vs. league average .346 across their career seasons — 21.1% below league average.
Career SLG .342 vs. league average .374 across their career seasons — 8.6% below league average.
Career OPS .615 vs. league average .720 across their career seasons — 14.6% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1892 | SLN | NL | 20 | 71 | 3 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 8 | .169 | .244 (-31%) | .316 (-43%) | .327 (-31%) | .644 (-37%) | -396.6 |
| 1893 | SLN | NL | 31 | 91 | 10 | 26 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 17 | 1 | 11 | 16 | .286 | .279 (+2%) | .356 (+4%) | .379 (+13%) | .735 (+8%) | 116.0 |
| 1894 | SLN | NL | 53 | 163 | 16 | 43 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 23 | 2 | 5 | 16 | .264 | .309 (-15%) | .379 (-20%) | .435 (-6%) | .814 (-12%) | -419.6 |
| 1895 | PIT | NL | 57 | 185 | 33 | 57 | 14 | 3 | 5 | 42 | 1 | 3 | 20 | .308 | .296 (+4%) | .361 (-10%) | .399 (+24%) | .761 (+8%) | 175.4 |
| 1896 | PIT | NL | 50 | 163 | 19 | 39 | 9 | 4 | 1 | 21 | 1 | 1 | 22 | .239 | .290 (-18%) | .354 (-27%) | .387 (-7%) | .741 (-16%) | -512.7 |
| 1897 | PIT | NL | 40 | 130 | 10 | 30 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 4 | 16 | .231 | .291 (-21%) | .354 (-25%) | .387 (-30%) | .741 (-28%) | -603.7 |
| 1898 | CIN | NL | 43 | 130 | 17 | 24 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 16 | 1 | 5 | 8 | .185 | .270 (-32%) | .333 (-36%) | .347 (-31%) | .680 (-33%) | -685.3 |
| 1899 | CIN | NL | 34 | 101 | 11 | 22 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 10 | 1 | 2 | 10 | .218 | .282 (-23%) | .343 (-32%) | .366 (-24%) | .710 (-28%) | -475.6 |
| 1900 | NY1 | NL | 41 | 123 | 9 | 25 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 11 | 0 | 3 | 15 | .203 | .279 (-27%) | .338 (-34%) | .366 (-31%) | .705 (-33%) | -648.1 |
| 1901 | MLA | AL | 30 | 73 | 2 | 19 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 6 | 9 | .260 | .271 (-4%) | .326 (-3%) | .359 (-12%) | .686 (-8%) | -81.1 |
| Career · 10 seasons | 399 | 1,230 | 130 | 297 | 51 | 20 | 11 | 163 | 7 | 41 | 140 | .241 | — | — | — | — | -3,531 | ||
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.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (291 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 76 | 227 | 25 | 57 | 1 | 27 | .251 |
| Away | 72 | 199 | 14 | 33 | 1 | 19 | .166 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 73 | 612.0 | 657 | 206 | 128 | 137 | 3.03 |
| Away | 70 | 480.1 | 594 | 264 | 156 | 108 | 4.95 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1901-08-20 | MLA | BOS | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1901-08-11 | MLA | DET | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1901-08-09 | MLA | CLE | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 1901-08-06 | MLA | DET | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1901-08-04 | MLA | DET | W | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1901-07-28 | MLA | MIN | W | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1901-07-24 | MLA | BOS | W | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1901-07-21 | MLA | BLA | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1901-07-18 | MLA | PHA | W | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1901-07-12 | MLA | CHW | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1901-08-20 | MLA | BOS | L | 3.1 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| 1901-08-11 | MLA | DET | — | 4.0 | 11 | 9 | 9 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 1901-08-09 | MLA | CLE | L | 8.0 | 13 | 8 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1901-08-04 | MLA | DET | W | 9.0 | 9 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 0 |
| 1901-07-28 | MLA | MIN | W | 9.0 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 1901-07-24 | MLA | BOS | W | 9.0 | 10 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 1901-07-21 | MLA | BLA | L | 9.0 | 10 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 1901-07-18 | MLA | PHA | W | 9.0 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| 1901-07-12 | MLA | CHW | L | 5.0 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 5 | 6 | 0 |
| 1901-07-06 | MLA | CLE | L | 4.0 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OF | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| P | 393 | 0 | 129 | 688 | 70 | 19 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1892 | SLN | P | 20 | 0 | 9 | 26 | 4 | 1 |
| 1893 | SLN | P | 31 | 0 | 8 | 40 | 10 | 1 |
| 1894 | SLN | OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1894 | SLN | P | 53 | 0 | 29 | 77 | 12 | 2 |
| 1895 | PIT | P | 56 | 0 | 16 | 110 | 13 | 2 |
| 1896 | PIT | P | 49 | 0 | 12 | 108 | 10 | 2 |
| 1897 | PIT | P | 40 | 0 | 11 | 69 | 4 | 3 |
| 1898 | CIN | P | 43 | 0 | 11 | 58 | 4 | 0 |
| 1899 | CIN | P | 34 | 0 | 13 | 50 | 5 | 2 |
| 1900 | NY1 | P | 41 | 0 | 14 | 95 | 4 | 5 |
| 1901 | MLA | OF | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1901 | MLA | P | 26 | 0 | 6 | 55 | 4 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 393 |
| Center Field | 1 |
| Right Field | 2 |
Most Similar Players
Career comps based on counting + rate stats and primary position. Score is relative — closest peer anchors at ~98%.
Pink Hawley (highlighted) compared to peers across the same era.
Pink Hawley: the record in brief
August 13, 1892 and August 20, 1901 bracket Pink Hawley's time in the majors: the debut and the last game on record. Hawley played for the St. Louis Browns (1892 through 1894), the Pittsburgh Pirates (1895 to 1897), the Cincinnati Reds (1898 to 1899), the New York Giants (1900), and the Milwaukee Brewers (1901). Hawley, born on December 5, 1872, in Beaver Dam, WI, USA, is listed as a pitcher and threw right-handed and batted left-handed. The bio gives 5'10" and 185 pounds. The bio records the death on September 19, 1938, in Beaver Dam, WI, USA. The given name on file is Emerson Pink Hawley.
Across 393 games (344 starts), Hawley recorded 167 wins against 179 losses with a 3.96 ERA. The same table counts 868 strikeouts, 297 complete games, and 11 shutouts. Hawley's 3.96 ERA was close to the 4.09 league figure for those seasons. No season topped the 31 wins of 1895.
Frequently Asked Questions about Pink Hawley
- What years did Pink Hawley play?
- Pink Hawley played in Major League Baseball from 1892 to 1901.
- Was Pink Hawley a pitcher?
- Yes. Pink Hawley pitched in the major leagues, recording 167 wins and 868 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Pink Hawley hit?
- Pink Hawley hit 11 career home runs with 297 hits.
- What teams did Pink Hawley play for?
- Pink Hawley played for 5 teams: the St. Louis Browns (1892–1894), the Pittsburgh Pirates (1895–1897), the Cincinnati Reds (1898–1899), the New York Giants (1900), and the Milwaukee Brewers (1901).
- What were Pink Hawley's career stats?
- In 393 games, Pink Hawley went 167-179 with a 3.96 ERA, 868 strikeouts, 3,012.2 innings pitched, and 3 saves. At the plate he had 297 hits and 11 home runs.
- What position did Pink Hawley play?
- Pink Hawley played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Pink Hawley and how much did he weigh?
- Pink Hawley was listed at 5 feet 10 inches and 185 pounds.
- What was Pink Hawley's career ERA?
- Pink Hawley finished with a 3.96 career ERA, going 167-179 with 868 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Pink Hawley have?
- Pink Hawley recorded 868 career strikeouts.
- Is Pink Hawley in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Pink Hawley has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.