Palmer Hildebrand
Catcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1913)
Palmer Hildebrand was a catcher who played in Major League Baseball in 1913 for the St. Louis Cardinals. In 26 career games, he hit .164 with 9 hits and 1 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
- Catcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'10" / 170 lb
- Died
- 1/25/1960 in North Canton, OH, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1913-05-14
- Last Game
- 1913-09-07
Full name: Palmer Marion Hildebrand
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | 55 | 3 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 10 | .164 | .207 | .200 | .407 | -325 |
Career AVG .164 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — 37.0% below league average.
Career OBP .207 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — 36.4% below league average.
Career SLG .200 vs. league average .346 across their career seasons — 42.1% below league average.
Career OPS .407 vs. league average .671 across their career seasons — 39.4% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1913 | SLN | NL | 26 | 55 | 3 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 10 | .164 | .259 (-37%) | .325 (-36%) | .345 (-42%) | .670 (-39%) | -325.4 |
| Career · 1 season | 26 | 55 | 3 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 10 | .164 | — | — | — | — | -325 | ||
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.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (26 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 9 | 14 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .071 |
| Away | 17 | 41 | 3 | 8 | 0 | 1 | .195 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1913-09-07 | STL | CHC | L | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1913-09-05 | STL | PIT | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1913-09-04 | STL | PIT | W | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1913-09-02 | STL | CHC | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1913-09-01 | STL | CHC | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1913-08-31 | STL | CIN | L | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1913-08-27 | STL | PHI | W | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1913-08-25 | STL | PHI | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1913-08-21 | STL | BSN | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1913-08-20 | STL | BRO | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 22 |
| Left Field | 1 |
Palmer Hildebrand: the record in brief
According to the bio, Palmer Hildebrand debuted on May 14, 1913 and played a final game on September 7, 1913. Hildebrand spent the whole of the career shown here with one club, the St. Louis Cardinals. Born on December 23, 1884, in Shauck, OH, USA, Hildebrand is listed as a catcher and batted and threw right-handed. Hildebrand's listed size is 5'10" and 170 pounds. Hildebrand died on January 25, 1960, in North Canton, OH, USA. Palmer Hildebrand was the playing name; the full given name is Palmer Marion.
Hildebrand's career batting table shows 26 games, 55 at bats and 9 hits, a .164 average; the totals also include 1 runs batted in. Hildebrand's career OPS of .407 combines a .207 on-base mark with .200 slugging. Measured against the leagues Hildebrand played in, the .164 career average compares with a .260 league average over the same seasons, 37.0% below the league. In OPS terms, Hildebrand's .407 stands 39.4% below the league's .671. Only one season appears, 1913 for the St. Louis Cardinals, when Hildebrand played 26 games and went 9 for 55. That year the league hit .259, the figure in the row's Lg AVG column.
Frequently Asked Questions about Palmer Hildebrand
- Was Palmer Hildebrand a pitcher?
- No. Palmer Hildebrand was a position player (Catcher).
- How many home runs did Palmer Hildebrand hit?
- Palmer Hildebrand hit 0 career home runs with 9 hits.
- What teams did Palmer Hildebrand play for?
- Palmer Hildebrand played for one team, the St. Louis Cardinals (1913).
- What were Palmer Hildebrand's career stats?
- In 26 games, Palmer Hildebrand had 9 hits, 1 RBI, 3 runs, and 1 stolen bases, with a .164 batting average.
- What position did Palmer Hildebrand play?
- Palmer Hildebrand played primarily as a catcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Palmer Hildebrand and how much did he weigh?
- Palmer Hildebrand was listed at 5 feet 10 inches and 170 pounds.
- What was Palmer Hildebrand's career batting average?
- Palmer Hildebrand batted .164 over his career, with 9 hits in 55 at bats.
- How many RBI did Palmer Hildebrand have?
- Palmer Hildebrand drove in 1 runs in his career.
- Is Palmer Hildebrand in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Palmer Hildebrand has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.