Jesse Hoffmeister, baseball player, 1897-1897

Jesse Hoffmeister

Born: 3/17/1877 in Toledo, OH, USA

Died: 1/13/1933 in Des Moines, IA, USA

MLB Debut: 1897-07-24 | Final Game: 1897-10-02

Throws: R

Full name: Jesse H. Hoffmeister

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Biography

Jesse Hoffmeister was a professional baseball player born in 1877, who played primarily as a position player from July 24, 1897, to October 2, 1897. Despite a brief career spanning just 48 games, Hoffmeister made a notable impact on the field during the late 19th century, an era characterized by the transition from the deadball style of play to a more dynamic offensive approach. His performance at the plate was impressive, as he recorded 58 hits and achieved a batting average of .309, showcasing his ability to make consistent contact and contribute significantly to his team's offensive efforts. In addition to his hitting prowess, Hoffmeister demonstrated power and run production with 3 home runs and 36 RBIs, reflecting his capability to drive in runs when it mattered most. He also showcased his speed on the bases, tallying 6 stolen bases throughout his career. While his time in Major League Baseball was limited, Hoffmeister's contributions during this formative period in baseball history remain a testament to the evolving nature of the game, as players began to embrace more aggressive and varied playing styles.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
48 188 33 58 6 9 3 36 6 8 25 0.309 0.337 0.484 0.821 242.8

Career AVG .309 vs. league average .292 across their career seasons — +5.7% above league average.

Career OBP .337 vs. league average .354 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .484 vs. league average .387 across their career seasons — +25.0% above league average.

Career OPS 0.821 vs. league average 0.741 across their career seasons — +10.7% above league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG Lg AVG Lg OBP Lg SLG Lg OPS PIV
1897 PIT NL 48 188 33 58 6 9 3 36 6 8 25 0.309 .291 (+6%) .354 (-5%) .387 (+25%) .741 (+11%) 242.8

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
3B 48 0 48 70 31 7

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1897 PIT 3B 48 0 48 70 31 7

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Third Base 48