Ed Hobaugh
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1961-1963)
Ed Hobaugh was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1961 to 1963 for the Washington Senators, a span of 3 seasons. Across 61 career appearances, he went 9-10 with a 4.34 ERA and 115 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
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'0" / 176 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1961-04-19
- Last Game
- 1963-09-27
Full name: Edward Russell Hobaugh
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | WS2 | AL | 7 | 9 | 26 | 18 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 126.1 | 142 | 62 | 64 | 67 | 4.42 | 4.03 (-10%) | -837.9 |
| 1962 | WS2 | AL | 2 | 1 | 26 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 69.1 | 66 | 29 | 25 | 37 | 3.76 | 3.96 (+5%) | -630.7 |
| 1963 | WS2 | AL | 0 | 0 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16.0 | 20 | 11 | 6 | 11 | 6.19 | 3.46 (-79%) | -633.0 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 9 | 10 | 61 | 21 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 211.2 | 228 | 102 | 95 | 115 | 4.34 | — | -2,102 | ||
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 62 | 55 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 18 | .127 | .158 | .218 | .376 | 0 |
Career AVG .127 vs. league average .254 across their career seasons — 49.9% below league average.
Career OBP .158 vs. league average .321 across their career seasons — 50.8% below league average.
Career SLG .218 vs. league average .388 across their career seasons — 43.7% below league average.
Career OPS .376 vs. league average .709 across their career seasons — 46.9% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | WS2 | AL | 27 | 41 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 12 | .098 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1962 | WS2 | AL | 26 | 12 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | .167 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1963 | WS2 | AL | 9 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .500 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 62 | 55 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 18 | .127 | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
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 (123 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 37 | 29 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | .103 |
| Away | 25 | 26 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | .154 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 36 | 132.1 | 145 | 60 | 56 | 74 | 4.08 |
| Away | 25 | 79.1 | 83 | 43 | 39 | 41 | 4.88 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1963-09-27 | TEX | CHW | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1963-09-22 | TEX | BAL | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1963-09-20 | TEX | BAL | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1963-09-18 | TEX | KC1 | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1963-09-13 | TEX | CHW | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1963-09-09 | TEX | DET | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1963-09-08 | TEX | CLE | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1963-09-07 | TEX | CLE | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1963-09-02 | TEX | CLE | W | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1962-09-22 | TEX | BOS | W | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1963-09-27 | TEX | CHW | — | 2.0 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| 1963-09-22 | TEX | BAL | — | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 1963-09-20 | TEX | BAL | — | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1963-09-18 | TEX | KC1 | — | 2.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 1963-09-13 | TEX | CHW | — | 1.2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1963-09-09 | TEX | DET | — | 1.0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1963-09-08 | TEX | CLE | — | 2.0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1963-09-07 | TEX | CLE | — | 2.1 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1963-09-02 | TEX | CLE | — | 3.0 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| 1962-09-22 | TEX | BOS | — | 6.0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 61 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michigan State University | East Lansing | MI | 1954, 1955, 1956 |
Ed Hobaugh: the record in brief
Between the debut on April 19, 1961 and the final game on September 27, 1963, Ed Hobaugh built the record summarized on this page. All of the seasons listed were played for the Washington Senators. Hobaugh played primarily as a pitcher and both batted and threw right-handed. Born on June 27, 1934, in Kittanning, PA, USA, Hobaugh was listed at 6 feet, 0 inches and 176 pounds. Ed Hobaugh was the playing name; the full given name is Edward Russell.
Hobaugh went 9-10 with a 4.34 ERA in 61 games, 21 of them starts. The same table counts 115 strikeouts. The league ERA over Hobaugh's seasons was 3.80, so the 4.34 figure ran 14.0% worse than average. 1961 brought Hobaugh a season-high 7 wins. 1961 was Hobaugh's sharpest full season, a 4.42 ERA against the league's 4.03.
At the plate, Hobaugh went 7 for 55, a .127 average, with 1 home run.
The position breakdown shows 61 games, all at pitcher. The fielding table credits Hobaugh with 9 putouts, 33 assists and 2 errors on the mound.
Frequently Asked Questions about Ed Hobaugh
- What years did Ed Hobaugh play?
- Ed Hobaugh played in Major League Baseball from 1961 to 1963.
- Was Ed Hobaugh a pitcher?
- Yes. Ed Hobaugh pitched in the major leagues, recording 9 wins and 115 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Ed Hobaugh hit?
- Ed Hobaugh hit 1 career home run with 7 hits.
- What teams did Ed Hobaugh play for?
- Ed Hobaugh played for one team, the Washington Senators (1961–1963).
- What were Ed Hobaugh's career stats?
- In 61 games, Ed Hobaugh went 9-10 with a 4.34 ERA, 115 strikeouts, 211.2 innings pitched, and 1 saves.
- What position did Ed Hobaugh play?
- Ed Hobaugh played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Ed Hobaugh and how much did he weigh?
- Ed Hobaugh was listed at 6 feet and 176 pounds.
- What was Ed Hobaugh's career ERA?
- Ed Hobaugh finished with a 4.34 career ERA, going 9-10 with 115 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Ed Hobaugh have?
- Ed Hobaugh recorded 115 career strikeouts.
- Is Ed Hobaugh in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Ed Hobaugh has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.