Denny Hocking, baseball player, 1993-2005

Denny Hocking

Born: 4/2/1970 in Torrance, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1993-09-10 | Final Game: 2005-09-28

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Dennis Lee Hocking

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Biography

Denny Hocking was a versatile position player who enjoyed a decade-long career in Major League Baseball from 1993 to 2005. Born in 1970, Hocking made his debut with the Minnesota Twins, where he showcased his adaptability by playing multiple infield and outfield positions throughout his career. Over the course of 954 games, he accumulated 591 hits, including 25 home runs and 226 RBIs, while maintaining a career batting average of .251. Hocking also demonstrated his speed on the base paths, recording 36 stolen bases, which contributed to his reputation as a reliable role player during the late 1990s and early 2000s. Hocking's career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, characterized by an offensive explosion and the rise of power hitters. Despite not being a standout slugger, his contributions were vital to the teams he played for, including the Twins, Kansas City Royals, and Colorado Rockies. His ability to fill in various roles allowed him to be a valuable asset in the clubhouse, earning respect from teammates and coaches alike. Hocking retired as a player in 2005, leaving behind a legacy as a dependable utility man who played an important role in the teams he represented.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
954 2358 294 591 112 17 25 226 36 205 442 0.251 0.310 0.344 0.654 -6367.5

Season-by-Season Batting

Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG PIV
1993 MIN AL 15 36 7 5 1 0 0 0 1 6 8 0.139 0.0
1994 MIN AL 11 31 3 10 3 0 0 2 2 0 4 0.323 0.0
1995 MIN AL 9 25 4 5 0 2 0 3 1 2 2 0.200 0.0
1996 MIN AL 49 127 16 25 6 0 1 10 3 8 24 0.197 -796.8
1997 MIN AL 115 253 28 65 12 4 2 25 3 18 51 0.257 -625.1
1998 MIN AL 110 198 32 40 6 1 3 15 2 16 44 0.202 -1113.5
1999 MIN AL 136 386 47 103 18 2 7 41 11 22 54 0.267 -1076.7
2000 MIN AL 134 373 52 111 24 4 4 47 7 48 77 0.298 120.0
2001 MIN AL 112 327 34 82 16 2 3 25 6 29 67 0.251 -861.5
2002 MIN AL 102 260 28 65 13 0 2 25 0 24 44 0.250 -778.5
2003 MIN AL 83 188 22 45 10 2 3 22 0 15 37 0.239 -534.0
2004 COL NL 55 94 7 19 2 0 0 4 0 7 20 0.202 -622.0
2005 KCR AL 23 60 14 16 1 0 0 7 0 10 10 0.267 -79.5

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
4 6 0 3 1 0 0 1 0 1 0.500

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2003 ALDS1 MIN 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
2002 ALDS2 MIN 3 6 0 3 1 0 0 1 0 1 0.500

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 45 10 147 15 1 12
2B 287 158 358 467 14 111
3B 121 48 50 129 4 9
OF 225 127 340 19 3 6
SS 285 197 347 564 21 138

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1993 MIN 2B 1 1 4 4 0 2
1993 MIN SS 12 8 15 19 1 9
1994 MIN SS 10 9 11 27 0 7
1995 MIN SS 6 6 13 20 1 5
1996 MIN 1B 1 0 1 0 0 0
1996 MIN 2B 2 0 1 2 0 1
1996 MIN SS 6 1 3 3 0 0
1996 MIN OF 33 30 62 4 1 0
1997 MIN 1B 1 0 1 0 0 0
1997 MIN 2B 15 2 13 16 0 5
1997 MIN 3B 39 8 14 32 0 2
1997 MIN SS 44 32 61 96 4 28
1997 MIN OF 20 14 35 2 0 1
1998 MIN 1B 2 0 3 0 0 0
1998 MIN 2B 47 10 38 46 0 9
1998 MIN 3B 11 4 1 11 0 1
1998 MIN SS 28 17 29 43 3 7
1998 MIN OF 24 18 47 2 1 1
1999 MIN 1B 2 0 7 0 0 0
1999 MIN 2B 56 31 77 85 1 22
1999 MIN 3B 6 2 1 5 0 1
1999 MIN SS 61 33 62 95 2 22
1999 MIN OF 38 19 46 5 0 0
2000 MIN 1B 12 3 35 5 0 6
2000 MIN 2B 47 33 56 75 3 19
2000 MIN 3B 16 8 3 20 1 2
2000 MIN SS 15 12 19 38 1 10
2000 MIN OF 51 29 70 5 0 3
2001 MIN 1B 11 6 47 6 0 3
2001 MIN 2B 17 8 23 24 1 6
2001 MIN 3B 6 5 1 8 1 0
2001 MIN SS 47 41 65 111 3 26
2001 MIN OF 16 8 27 1 0 1
2002 MIN 1B 6 0 9 0 0 0
2002 MIN 2B 56 42 69 115 7 22
2002 MIN 3B 16 9 10 20 0 2
2002 MIN SS 25 18 32 43 3 8
2002 MIN OF 5 0 4 0 0 0
2003 MIN 1B 10 1 44 4 1 3
2003 MIN 2B 25 14 31 36 0 9
2003 MIN 3B 24 12 19 33 2 1
2003 MIN SS 17 14 23 41 0 8
2003 MIN OF 8 4 10 0 0 0
2004 COL 2B 8 5 13 16 0 3
2004 COL 3B 2 0 1 0 0 0
2004 COL SS 13 6 13 25 3 6
2004 COL OF 30 5 39 0 1 0
2005 KCA 2B 13 12 33 48 2 13
2005 KCA 3B 1 0 0 0 0 0
2005 KCA SS 1 0 1 3 0 2

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 45
Second Base 286
Third Base 121
Shortstop 285
Left Field 85
Center Field 51
Right Field 101
Designated Hitter 19

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2004 COL NL $650,000
2003 MIN AL $1,000,000
2002 MIN AL $1,100,000
2001 MIN AL $900,000
2000 MIN AL $500,000
1999 MIN AL $325,000
1998 MIN AL $185,000
1997 MIN AL $152,500
1996 MIN AL $117,500
1995 MIN AL $112,000
1994 MIN AL $109,000
Total Career Earnings $5,151,000

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
El Camino College Torrance CA 1989, 1990