Jesse Hickman
Born: 2/18/1939 in Lecompte, LA, USA
Died: 3/26/2022 in Alexandria, LA, USA
MLB Debut: 1965-06-05 | Final Game: 1966-04-30
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 186 lbs
Full name: Jesse Owens Hickman
Biography
Jesse Hickman was a professional baseball player who had a brief career in Major League Baseball, playing from 1965 to 1966. Born in 1939, Hickman made his debut on June 5, 1965, and concluded his major league journey on April 30, 1966. As a position player, he appeared in a total of 15 games during his time in the league. Despite his limited opportunities, Hickman's presence on a Major League roster places him among a select group of athletes who have reached the pinnacle of professional baseball.
Throughout his time in the majors, Hickman struggled to find his footing at the plate, finishing his career without a hit, home run, or run batted in, resulting in a batting average of .0. While his statistics may not reflect traditional measures of success, Hickman's experience serves as a reminder of the challenges faced by countless players striving to break into the highly competitive world of Major League Baseball during the mid-1960s. His story, though brief, contributes to the rich tapestry of baseball history, highlighting the often-overlooked players who have donned a big league uniform.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 1 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16.3 | 9 | 10 | 3 | 9 | 16 | 5.51 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | KC1 | AL | 0 | 1 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15.3 | 9 | 10 | 8 | 16 | 5.87 | -400.0 |
| 1966 | KC1 | AL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | .000 | .000 | .000 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | KC1 | AL | 14 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1966 | KC1 | AL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 13 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | KC1 | P | 12 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1966 | KC1 | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 13 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Louisiana College | Pineville | LA | 1958, 1959 |