Ducky Hemp
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1887-1890)
Ducky Hemp was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1887 to 1890 for the Louisville Colonels, the Pittsburgh Pirates, and the Syracuse Stars, a span of 4 seasons. In 31 career games, he hit .214 with 25 hits and 5 RBI.
- 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
- Outfielder
- Bats / Throws
- L / —
- Height / Weight
- 5'7" / 136 lb
- Died
- 3/3/1923 in St. Louis, MO, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1887-10-06
- Last Game
- 1890-08-25
Full name: William H. Hemp
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 | 117 | 11 | 25 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 4 | 9 | 12 | .214 | .281 | .265 | .546 | -163 |
Career AVG .214 vs. league average .264 across their career seasons — 19.2% below league average.
Career OBP .281 vs. league average .335 across their career seasons — 16.0% below league average.
Career SLG .265 vs. league average .360 across their career seasons — 26.4% below league average.
Career OPS .546 vs. league average .695 across their career seasons — 21.4% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1887 | LS2 | AA | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .333 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1890 | PIT | NL | 21 | 81 | 9 | 19 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 8 | 12 | .235 | .260 (-10%) | .336 (-8%) | .351 (-19%) | .687 (-13%) | -163.2 |
| 1890 | SR2 | AA | 9 | 33 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .152 | — | — | — | — | -163.2 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 31 | 117 | 11 | 25 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 4 | 9 | 12 | .214 | — | — | — | — | -326 | ||
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.
Fielding Statistics
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 4 |
| Center Field | 21 |
| Right Field | 6 |
Ducky Hemp: the record in brief
According to the bio, Ducky Hemp debuted on October 6, 1887 and played a final game on August 25, 1890. By club, Hemp's seasons break down as the Louisville Colonels (1887), the Pittsburg Alleghenys (1890), and the Syracuse Stars (1890). Hemp is listed as an outfielder at 5 feet, 7 inches and 136 pounds. The recorded birth is December 27, 1862, in St. Louis, MO, USA. Hemp's death is recorded on March 3, 1923, in St. Louis, MO, USA. Hemp's full given name, per the bio, is William H. Hemp.
Across 31 games at the plate, Hemp's career line reads 25 hits in 117 at bats for a .214 average; the totals also include 5 RBI. Hemp got on base at a .281 rate and slugged .265 (.546 OPS). Hemp's .214 average ran 19.2% below the .264 that the league posted over the same seasons. The OPS comparison is .546 to a league .695, 21.4% below average. Hemp collected a career-high 19 hits in 1890. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .235 in 1890, did not top the league's .260.
Frequently Asked Questions about Ducky Hemp
- What years did Ducky Hemp play?
- Ducky Hemp played in Major League Baseball from 1887 to 1890.
- Was Ducky Hemp a pitcher?
- No. Ducky Hemp was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Ducky Hemp hit?
- Ducky Hemp hit 0 career home runs with 25 hits.
- What teams did Ducky Hemp play for?
- Ducky Hemp played for 3 teams: the Louisville Colonels (1887), the Pittsburg Alleghenys (1890), and the Syracuse Stars (1890).
- What were Ducky Hemp's career stats?
- In 31 games, Ducky Hemp had 25 hits, 5 RBI, 11 runs, and 4 stolen bases, with a .214 batting average.
- What position did Ducky Hemp play?
- Ducky Hemp played primarily as an outfielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Ducky Hemp and how much did he weigh?
- Ducky Hemp was listed at 5 feet 7 inches and 136 pounds.
- What was Ducky Hemp's career batting average?
- Ducky Hemp batted .214 over his career, with 25 hits in 117 at bats.
- How many RBI did Ducky Hemp have?
- Ducky Hemp drove in 5 runs in his career.
- Is Ducky Hemp in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Ducky Hemp has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.