Ernie Hickman, baseball player, 1884-1884

Ernie Hickman

Born: 1856 in East St. Louis, IL, USA

Died: 11/19/1891 in East St. Louis, IL, USA

MLB Debut: 1884-06-07 | Final Game: 1884-07-29

Full name: Ernest P. Hickman

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Biography

Ernie Hickman, born in 1856, was a professional baseball pitcher who graced the diamond during the early years of Major League Baseball. His career spanned from 1884 to 1884, a brief period that nonetheless contributed to the development of the game during its formative years. Hickman played in an era characterized by the transition from the underhanded pitching styles of the 19th century to the more modern approaches that would soon dominate the sport. Throughout his career, Hickman recorded a win-loss record of 4-13, with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.52. He struck out a total of 68 batters, showcasing his ability to challenge hitters, although he did not record any saves during his time on the mound. Despite the limited statistics, Hickman's presence in the league added to the rich tapestry of baseball history during a time when the game was still evolving, setting the stage for future generations of pitchers. His contributions, albeit modest in retrospect, reflect the spirit of perseverance and competition that defined early professional baseball.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
4 13 17 17 15 0 0 137.3 172 69 5 36 68 4.52 0

Career ERA 4.52 vs. league average 3.11 across their career seasons — 45.5% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year Team Lg W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER BB SO ERA Lg ERA Pitcher PIV
1884 KCU UA 4 13 17 17 15 0 0 137.3 172 69 36 68 4.52 3.11 (-45%) -1542.1

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
19 72 4 12 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0.167 0.178 0.181 0.359 -404.8

Career AVG .167 vs. league average .243 across their career seasons — 31.5% below league average.

Career OBP .178 vs. league average .279 across their career seasons — 36.2% below league average.

Career SLG .181 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — 44.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.359 vs. league average 0.606 across their career seasons — 40.8% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG Lg AVG Lg OBP Lg SLG Lg OPS PIV
1884 KCU UA 19 72 4 12 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0.167 .243 (-31%) .278 (-36%) .327 (-45%) .606 (-41%) -404.8

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
3B 1 0 0 0 0 0
OF 3 0 5 1 3 1
P 17 0 7 31 12 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1884 KCU 3B 1 0 0 0 0 0
1884 KCU OF 3 0 5 1 3 1
1884 KCU P 17 0 7 31 12 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 17
Third Base 1
Left Field 1
Center Field 2