Ron Hodges
Catcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1973-1984)
- Position
- Catcher
- Bats / Throws
- L / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'1" / 185 lb
- Died
- 11/24/2023 in Roanoke, VA, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1973-06-13
- Last Game
- 1984-09-30
Full name: Ronald Wray Hodges
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 666 | 1,426 | 119 | 342 | 56 | 2 | 19 | 147 | 10 | 224 | 217 | .240 | .342 | .322 | .663 | -781 |
Career AVG .240 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — 7.7% below league average.
Career OBP .342 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — +5.1% above league average.
Career SLG .322 vs. league average .382 across their career seasons — 15.8% below league average.
Career OPS .663 vs. league average .707 across their career seasons — 6.2% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | NYN | NL | 45 | 127 | 5 | 33 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 18 | 0 | 11 | 19 | .260 | .256 (+1%) | .325 (-3%) | .378 (-21%) | .703 (-13%) | -243.0 |
| 1974 | NYN | NL | 59 | 136 | 16 | 30 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 14 | 0 | 19 | 11 | .221 | .256 (-14%) | .324 (-4%) | .369 (-8%) | .693 (-6%) | -130.5 |
| 1975 | NYN | NL | 9 | 34 | 3 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 6 | .206 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1976 | NYN | NL | 56 | 155 | 21 | 35 | 6 | 0 | 4 | 24 | 2 | 27 | 16 | .226 | .255 (-12%) | .320 (+6%) | .360 (-5%) | .681 (avg) | 75.4 |
| 1977 | NYN | NL | 66 | 117 | 6 | 31 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 9 | 17 | .265 | .264 (avg) | .329 (-4%) | .401 (-19%) | .730 (-12%) | -205.6 |
| 1978 | NYN | NL | 47 | 102 | 4 | 26 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 10 | 11 | .255 | .257 (-1%) | .323 (-1%) | .378 (-17%) | .702 (-9%) | -143.7 |
| 1979 | NYN | NL | 59 | 86 | 4 | 14 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 19 | 16 | .163 | .265 (-39%) | .329 (-6%) | .397 (-47%) | .727 (-28%) | -343.7 |
| 1980 | NYN | NL | 36 | 42 | 4 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 10 | 13 | .238 | — | — | — | — | -8.4 |
| 1981 | NYN | NL | 35 | 43 | 5 | 13 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 5 | 8 | .302 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1982 | NYN | NL | 80 | 228 | 26 | 56 | 12 | 1 | 5 | 27 | 4 | 41 | 40 | .246 | .261 (-6%) | .324 (+10%) | .388 (-4%) | .712 (+3%) | 224.2 |
| 1983 | NYN | NL | 110 | 250 | 20 | 65 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 21 | 0 | 49 | 42 | .260 | .260 (avg) | .324 (+18%) | .389 (-21%) | .714 (-3%) | 115.3 |
| 1984 | NYN | NL | 64 | 106 | 5 | 22 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 11 | 1 | 23 | 18 | .208 | .259 (-20%) | .322 (+9%) | .384 (-31%) | .707 (-13%) | -121.5 |
| Career · 12 seasons | 666 | 1,426 | 119 | 342 | 56 | 2 | 19 | 147 | 10 | 224 | 217 | .240 | — | — | — | — | -781 | ||
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 (666 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 339 | 742 | 58 | 171 | 11 | 79 | .230 |
| Away | 327 | 684 | 61 | 171 | 8 | 68 | .250 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984-09-30 | NYN | WSN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1984-09-25 | NYN | PHI | W | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1984-09-24 | NYN | PHI | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1984-09-22 | NYN | WSN | W | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1984-09-15 | NYN | CHC | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1984-09-14 | NYN | CHC | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1984-09-11 | NYN | STL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1984-09-06 | NYN | PIT | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1984-09-04 | NYN | STL | L | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1984-09-02 | NYN | SDP | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C | 445 | 369 | 2095 | 211 | 52 | 26 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | NYN | C | 40 | 37 | 241 | 13 | 2 | 6 |
| 1974 | NYN | C | 44 | 35 | 227 | 14 | 12 | 1 |
| 1975 | NYN | C | 9 | 8 | 69 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1976 | NYN | C | 52 | 46 | 262 | 18 | 7 | 0 |
| 1977 | NYN | C | 27 | 22 | 112 | 19 | 1 | 3 |
| 1978 | NYN | C | 30 | 25 | 145 | 20 | 3 | 5 |
| 1979 | NYN | C | 22 | 17 | 82 | 16 | 2 | 1 |
| 1980 | NYN | C | 9 | 9 | 47 | 9 | 1 | 0 |
| 1981 | NYN | C | 7 | 5 | 23 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1982 | NYN | C | 74 | 65 | 362 | 35 | 8 | 4 |
| 1983 | NYN | C | 96 | 73 | 360 | 45 | 12 | 4 |
| 1984 | NYN | C | 35 | 27 | 165 | 20 | 4 | 2 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 446 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Appalachian State University | Boone | NC | 1969, 1970, 1971 |
Most Similar Players
Career comps based on counting + rate stats and primary position. Score is relative — closest peer anchors at ~98%.
Ron Hodges (highlighted) compared to peers across the same era.
Frequently Asked Questions about Ron Hodges
- What years did Ron Hodges play?
- Ron Hodges played in Major League Baseball from 1973 to 1984.
- Was Ron Hodges a pitcher?
- No. Ron Hodges was a position player (Catcher).
- How many home runs did Ron Hodges hit?
- Ron Hodges hit 19 career home runs with 342 hits.