Clarence Hicks
Left Fielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records
Clarence Hicks was a left fielder who played in Major League Baseball for the Memphis Red Sox. In 67 career games, he hit .272 with 49 hits, 1 home runs, and 21 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
- Left Fielder
- Height / Weight
- — / 176 lb
- Died
- 1/10/1983 in Oakland, CA, USA
Full name: Clarence Daniel Hicks
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 67 | 180 | 16 | 49 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 21 | 2 | 30 | 0 | .272 | .379 | .328 | .707 | -7 |
Career AVG .272 vs. league average .282 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .379 vs. league average .344 across their career seasons — +10.4% above league average.
Career SLG .328 vs. league average .394 across their career seasons — 16.8% below league average.
Career OPS .707 vs. league average .737 across their career seasons — near 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1927 | MRS | NNL | 21 | 61 | 0 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 11 | 0 | .279 | .282 (-1%) | .344 (+15%) | .392 (-29%) | .736 (-8%) | -18.7 |
| 1928 | MRS | NNL | 46 | 119 | 16 | 32 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 15 | 1 | 19 | 0 | .269 | .280 (-4%) | .342 (+8%) | .395 (-11%) | .737 (-2%) | 11.6 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 67 | 180 | 16 | 49 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 21 | 2 | 30 | 0 | .272 | — | — | — | — | -7 | ||
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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1928 | MRS | NNL | 1 | 4 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 38.1 | 52 | 25 | 7 | 9 | 5.87 | 4.13 (-42%) | -128.6 |
| Career · 1 season | 1 | 4 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 38.1 | 52 | 25 | 7 | 9 | 5.87 | — | -129 | ||
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 | 6 |
| First Base | 1 |
| Left Field | 53 |
| Center Field | 2 |
| Right Field | 3 |
Clarence Hicks: the record in brief
Clarence Hicks's record on this page is drawn from the season tables, which run from 1927 to 1928. All of the seasons listed were played for the Memphis Red Sox. Hicks is listed as a left fielder. The recorded birth is August 22, 1907, in St. Joseph, MO, USA. Hicks died on January 10, 1983, in Oakland, CA, USA. The given name on file is Clarence Daniel Hicks.
The batting record for Hicks: 67 games, 49 hits in 180 at bats, and a .272 average, plus 1 home run and 21 runs batted in. Reaching base at a .379 clip and slugging .328, Hicks finished with a .707 OPS. Hicks hit .272 while the league hit .282 over the same span, a figure close to average. The hits column peaks at 32, in 1928. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .269 in 1928, did not top the league's .280.
Frequently Asked Questions about Clarence Hicks
- Was Clarence Hicks a pitcher?
- No. Clarence Hicks was a position player (Left Fielder), though he did pitch in 6 career games.
- How many home runs did Clarence Hicks hit?
- Clarence Hicks hit 1 career home run with 49 hits.
- What teams did Clarence Hicks play for?
- Clarence Hicks played for one team, the Memphis Red Sox (1927–1928).
- What were Clarence Hicks's career stats?
- In 67 games, Clarence Hicks had 49 hits, 1 home runs, 21 RBI, 16 runs, and 2 stolen bases, with a .272 batting average.
- What position did Clarence Hicks play?
- Clarence Hicks played primarily as a left fielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How much did Clarence Hicks weigh?
- Clarence Hicks was listed at 176 pounds.
- How many home runs did Clarence Hicks hit each season?
- Clarence Hicks's home runs by season: 0 in 1927 and 1 in 1928. His most in one season was 1, in 1928.
- What was Clarence Hicks's career batting average?
- Clarence Hicks batted .272 over his career, with 49 hits in 180 at bats.
- How many RBI did Clarence Hicks have?
- Clarence Hicks drove in 21 runs in his career.
- What was Clarence Hicks's career ERA?
- Clarence Hicks finished with a 5.87 career ERA, going 1-4 with 9 strikeouts.
- Is Clarence Hicks in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Clarence Hicks has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.