Bert Hodges
Third Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1942)
Bert Hodges was a third baseman who played in Major League Baseball in 1942 for the Philadelphia Phillies. In 8 career games, he hit .182 with 2 hits.
- 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
- Third Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- L / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'11" / 170 lb
- Died
- 1/8/2001 in Knoxville, TN, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1942-04-14
- Last Game
- 1942-04-26
Full name: Edward Burton Hodges
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | 11 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .182 | .250 | .182 | .432 | 0 |
Career AVG .182 vs. league average .253 across their career seasons — 28.2% below league average.
Career OBP .250 vs. league average .323 across their career seasons — 22.7% below league average.
Career SLG .182 vs. league average .350 across their career seasons — 48.0% below league average.
Career OPS .432 vs. league average .673 across their career seasons — 35.8% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1942 | PHI | NL | 8 | 11 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .182 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 8 | 11 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .182 | — | — | — | — | 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
Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 6 | 9 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | .222 |
| Away | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Last 8 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1942-04-26 | PHI | BRO | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1942-04-26 | PHI | BRO | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1942-04-23 | PHI | NY1 | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1942-04-19 | PHI | BRO | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1942-04-17 | PHI | BRO | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1942-04-16 | PHI | BSN | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1942-04-15 | PHI | BSN | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1942-04-14 | PHI | BSN | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Third Base | 2 |
Bert Hodges: the record in brief
The profile opens with Bert Hodges's first major league game on April 14, 1942; the last one listed came on April 26, 1942. The team column never changes: it is the Philadelphia Phillies in 1942. The bio lists Hodges as a third baseman who batted left-handed and threw right-handed. The recorded size is 5'11" and 170 pounds. Hodges was born on May 25, 1917, in Knoxville, TN, USA. Hodges died on January 8, 2001, in Knoxville, TN, USA. Hodges's full given name, per the bio, is Edward Burton Hodges.
In 8 games and 11 at bats, Hodges batted .182 with 2 hits. Measured against the leagues Hodges played in, the .182 career average compares with a .253 league average over the same seasons, 28.2% below the league. Hodges's lone season row is 1942 with the Philadelphia Phillies: 8 games, 2 hits in 11 at bats.
Hodges appears at one position only: third base, in 2 games.
Frequently Asked Questions about Bert Hodges
- Was Bert Hodges a pitcher?
- No. Bert Hodges was a position player (Third Baseman).
- How many home runs did Bert Hodges hit?
- Bert Hodges hit 0 career home runs with 2 hits.
- What teams did Bert Hodges play for?
- Bert Hodges played for one team, the Philadelphia Phillies (1942).
- What were Bert Hodges's career stats?
- In 8 games, Bert Hodges had 2 hits, with a .182 batting average.
- What position did Bert Hodges play?
- Bert Hodges played primarily as a third baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Bert Hodges and how much did he weigh?
- Bert Hodges was listed at 5 feet 11 inches and 170 pounds.
- What was Bert Hodges's career batting average?
- Bert Hodges batted .182 over his career, with 2 hits in 11 at bats.
- Is Bert Hodges in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Bert Hodges has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.