Shanty Hogan
Catcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1925-1937)
- Position
- Catcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'1" / 240 lb
- Died
- 4/7/1967 in Boston, MA, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1925-06-23
- Last Game
- 1937-06-13
Full name: James Francis Hogan
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 989 | 3,180 | 288 | 939 | 146 | 12 | 61 | 474 | 6 | 220 | 188 | .295 | .348 | .406 | .754 | 1,882 |
Career AVG .295 vs. league average .281 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .348 vs. league average .344 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .406 vs. league average .399 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OPS .754 vs. league average .743 across their career seasons — near 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1925 | BSN | NL | 9 | 21 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 3 | .286 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1926 | BSN | NL | 4 | 14 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .286 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1927 | BSN | NL | 71 | 229 | 24 | 66 | 17 | 1 | 3 | 32 | 2 | 9 | 23 | .288 | .282 (+2%) | .344 (-6%) | .392 (+5%) | .736 (avg) | -60.3 |
| 1928 | NY1 | NL | 131 | 411 | 48 | 137 | 25 | 2 | 10 | 71 | 0 | 42 | 25 | .333 | .280 (+19%) | .342 (+18%) | .395 (+21%) | .737 (+20%) | 1779.0 |
| 1929 | NY1 | NL | 102 | 317 | 19 | 95 | 13 | 0 | 5 | 45 | 1 | 25 | 22 | .300 | .289 (+4%) | .353 (+2%) | .415 (-7%) | .769 (-2%) | -65.2 |
| 1930 | NY1 | NL | 122 | 389 | 60 | 132 | 26 | 2 | 13 | 75 | 2 | 21 | 24 | .339 | .293 (+15%) | .354 (+7%) | .429 (+20%) | .784 (+14%) | 1112.7 |
| 1931 | NY1 | NL | 123 | 396 | 42 | 119 | 17 | 1 | 12 | 65 | 1 | 29 | 29 | .301 | .276 (+9%) | .338 (+5%) | .388 (+13%) | .726 (+9%) | 734.6 |
| 1932 | NY1 | NL | 140 | 502 | 36 | 144 | 18 | 2 | 8 | 77 | 0 | 26 | 22 | .287 | .275 (+4%) | .335 (-4%) | .391 (-3%) | .726 (-3%) | -293.7 |
| 1933 | BSN | NL | 96 | 328 | 15 | 83 | 7 | 0 | 3 | 30 | 0 | 13 | 9 | .253 | .270 (-6%) | .329 (-13%) | .377 (-20%) | .707 (-17%) | -838.4 |
| 1934 | BSN | NL | 92 | 279 | 20 | 73 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 34 | 0 | 16 | 13 | .262 | .278 (-6%) | .340 (-7%) | .392 (-14%) | .733 (-11%) | -472.0 |
| 1935 | BSN | NL | 59 | 163 | 9 | 49 | 8 | 0 | 2 | 25 | 0 | 21 | 8 | .301 | .279 (+7%) | .342 (+15%) | .399 (-3%) | .742 (+5%) | 252.7 |
| 1936 | WS1 | AL | 19 | 65 | 8 | 21 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 11 | 2 | .323 | .283 (+14%) | .349 (+20%) | .404 (+7%) | .753 (+13%) | 184.2 |
| 1937 | WS1 | AL | 21 | 66 | 4 | 10 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 6 | 8 | .152 | .276 (-45%) | .342 (-35%) | .398 (-47%) | .740 (-41%) | -451.9 |
| Career · 13 seasons | 989 | 3,180 | 288 | 939 | 146 | 12 | 61 | 474 | 6 | 220 | 188 | .295 | — | — | — | — | 1,882 | ||
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 (989 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 488 | 1493 | 137 | 436 | 43 | 253 | .292 |
| Away | 501 | 1687 | 151 | 501 | 18 | 220 | .297 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1937-06-13 | MIN | CHW | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1937-06-11 | MIN | CHW | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1937-06-10 | MIN | SLA | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1937-06-07 | MIN | CLE | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1937-06-06 | MIN | CLE | W | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1937-06-05 | MIN | CLE | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1937-06-04 | MIN | DET | L | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1937-06-03 | MIN | DET | W | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1937-06-02 | MIN | DET | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1937-05-31 | MIN | PHA | W | 4 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C | 908 | 0 | 3190 | 493 | 56 | 73 |
| OF | 5 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1925 | BSN | OF | 5 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1926 | BSN | C | 4 | 0 | 18 | 5 | 4 | 0 |
| 1927 | BSN | C | 61 | 0 | 215 | 54 | 4 | 3 |
| 1928 | NY1 | C | 124 | 0 | 389 | 57 | 10 | 11 |
| 1929 | NY1 | C | 93 | 0 | 286 | 47 | 7 | 5 |
| 1930 | NY1 | C | 96 | 0 | 386 | 46 | 8 | 5 |
| 1931 | NY1 | C | 113 | 0 | 469 | 54 | 2 | 10 |
| 1932 | NY1 | C | 136 | 0 | 522 | 71 | 10 | 11 |
| 1933 | BSN | C | 95 | 0 | 280 | 56 | 1 | 11 |
| 1934 | BSN | C | 90 | 0 | 291 | 53 | 5 | 8 |
| 1935 | BSN | C | 56 | 0 | 175 | 25 | 2 | 2 |
| 1936 | WS1 | C | 19 | 0 | 83 | 8 | 1 | 5 |
| 1937 | WS1 | C | 21 | 0 | 76 | 17 | 2 | 2 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 908 |
| Left Field | 2 |
| Right Field | 3 |
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1928 | Most Valuable Player | NL | 8th | 17.0 | 80 | 0 |
Most Similar Players
Career comps based on counting + rate stats and primary position. Score is relative — closest peer anchors at ~98%.
Shanty Hogan (highlighted) compared to peers across the same era.
Frequently Asked Questions about Shanty Hogan
- What years did Shanty Hogan play?
- Shanty Hogan played in Major League Baseball from 1925 to 1937.
- Was Shanty Hogan a pitcher?
- No. Shanty Hogan was a position player (Catcher).
- How many home runs did Shanty Hogan hit?
- Shanty Hogan hit 61 career home runs with 939 hits.