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 |
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 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.