Ernie Hickman
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1884)
Ernie Hickman was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball in 1884 for the Kansas City Cowboys. Across 17 career appearances, he went 4-13 with a 4.52 ERA and 68 strikeouts.
- 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
- Born
- 1856 in East St. Louis, IL, USA
- Died
- 11/19/1891 in East St. Louis, IL, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1884-06-07
- Last Game
- 1884-07-29
Full name: Ernest P. Hickman
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1884 | KCU | UA | 4 | 13 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 137.3 | 172 | 69 | 36 | 68 | 4.52 | 3.11 (-45%) | -1493.3 |
| Career · 1 season | 4 | 13 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 137.1 | 172 | 69 | 36 | 68 | 4.52 | — | -1,493 | ||
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 | 72 | 4 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .167 | .178 | .181 | .359 | -389 |
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 .359 vs. league average .606 across their career seasons — 40.8% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1884 | KCU | UA | 19 | 72 | 4 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .167 | .243 (-31%) | .278 (-36%) | .327 (-45%) | .606 (-41%) | -388.9 |
| Career · 1 season | 19 | 72 | 4 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .167 | — | — | — | — | -389 | ||
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 Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 17 |
| Third Base | 1 |
| Left Field | 1 |
| Center Field | 2 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Ernie Hickman
- Was Ernie Hickman a pitcher?
- Yes. Ernie Hickman pitched in the major leagues, recording 4 wins and 68 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Ernie Hickman hit?
- Ernie Hickman hit 0 career home runs with 12 hits.
- What was Ernie Hickman's career batting average?
- Ernie Hickman batted .167 over his career, with 12 hits in 72 at bats.
- What was Ernie Hickman's career ERA?
- Ernie Hickman finished with a 4.52 career ERA, going 4-13 with 68 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Ernie Hickman have?
- Ernie Hickman recorded 68 career strikeouts.
- Is Ernie Hickman in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Ernie Hickman has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.