Doc Hazelton
First Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1902)
Doc Hazelton was a first baseman who played in Major League Baseball in 1902 for the St. Louis Cardinals. In 7 career games, he hit .130 with 3 hits.
- 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
- First Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- R / —
- Died
- 3/10/1941 in Burlington, VT, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1902-04-17
- Last Game
- 1902-04-26
Full name: Willard Carpenter Hazelton
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 23 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | .130 | .231 | .130 | .361 | 0 |
Career AVG .130 vs. league average .267 across their career seasons — 51.1% below league average.
Career OBP .231 vs. league average .322 across their career seasons — 28.3% below league average.
Career SLG .130 vs. league average .344 across their career seasons — 62.0% below league average.
Career OPS .361 vs. league average .665 across their career seasons — 45.7% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1902 | SLN | NL | 7 | 23 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | .130 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 7 | 23 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | .130 | — | — | — | — | 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.
Game Log & Splits
Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 3 | 9 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | .222 |
| Away | 4 | 14 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .071 |
Last 7 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1902-04-26 | STL | CIN | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1902-04-25 | STL | CIN | W | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1902-04-24 | STL | CIN | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1902-04-21 | STL | CHC | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| 1902-04-20 | STL | PIT | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1902-04-19 | STL | PIT | L | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1902-04-17 | STL | PIT | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 7 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tufts University | Medford | MA | 1898, 1899, 1900, 1901 |
Doc Hazelton: the record in brief
Doc Hazelton played a first major league game on April 17, 1902 and a last one on April 26, 1902. Every season row on the page belongs to the St. Louis Cardinals, in 1902. The bio lists Hazelton's primary position as first baseman. The birth record reads August 28, 1876, in Strafford, VT, USA. Hazelton's death is recorded on March 10, 1941, in Burlington, VT, USA. The given name on file is Willard Carpenter Hazelton.
In 7 games and 23 at bats, Hazelton batted .130 with 3 hits. The league as a whole hit .267 across Hazelton's seasons, which puts the .130 career mark 51.1% below average. In OPS terms, Hazelton's .361 stands 45.7% below the league's .665. Only one season appears, 1902 for the St. Louis Cardinals, when Hazelton played 7 games and went 3 for 23.
The position breakdown shows 7 games, all at first base.
Before the majors, Hazelton played college baseball at Tufts University (1898, 1899, 1900, and 1901).
Frequently Asked Questions about Doc Hazelton
- Was Doc Hazelton a pitcher?
- No. Doc Hazelton was a position player (First Baseman).
- How many home runs did Doc Hazelton hit?
- Doc Hazelton hit 0 career home runs with 3 hits.
- What was Doc Hazelton's career batting average?
- Doc Hazelton batted .130 over his career, with 3 hits in 23 at bats.
- Is Doc Hazelton in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Doc Hazelton has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.
- What teams did Doc Hazelton play for?
- Doc Hazelton played for the St. Louis Cardinals.