Cal Hogue
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1952-1954)
Cal Hogue was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1952 to 1954 for the Pittsburgh Pirates, a span of 3 seasons. Across 25 career appearances, he went 2-10 with a 4.91 ERA and 51 strikeouts.
- W (Wins):
- Games credited to a pitcher whose team took a lead it never surrendered while he was the pitcher of record.
- ERA (Earned Run Average):
- Earned runs allowed per nine innings pitched: (ER × 9) ÷ IP. The primary measure of pitching effectiveness.
- SO (Strikeouts):
- For a batter, times retired on a third strike; for a pitcher, batters retired on a third strike.
- WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched):
- Baserunners allowed per inning: (BB + H) ÷ IP. Under 1.00 is elite.
Data updated
- Position
- Pitcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'0" / 185 lb
- Died
- 8/5/2005 in Kettering, OH, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1952-07-15
- Last Game
- 1954-04-24
Full name: Calvin Grey Hogue
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1952 | PIT | NL | 1 | 8 | 19 | 12 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 83.2 | 79 | 45 | 68 | 34 | 4.84 | 3.70 (-31%) | -3230.7 |
| 1953 | PIT | NL | 1 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 19.0 | 19 | 11 | 16 | 10 | 5.21 | 4.14 (-26%) | -1340.6 |
| 1954 | PIT | NL | 0 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11.0 | 11 | 6 | 12 | 7 | 4.91 | 3.90 (-26%) | -462.7 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 2 | 10 | 25 | 16 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 113.2 | 109 | 62 | 96 | 51 | 4.91 | — | -5,034 | ||
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.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 | 32 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 8 | .188 | .212 | .219 | .431 | 0 |
Career AVG .188 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — 27.7% below league average.
Career OBP .212 vs. league average .332 across their career seasons — 36.1% below league average.
Career SLG .219 vs. league average .386 across their career seasons — 43.3% below league average.
Career OPS .431 vs. league average .718 across their career seasons — 40.0% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1952 | PIT | NL | 19 | 24 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 6 | .250 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1953 | PIT | NL | 3 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1954 | PIT | NL | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 25 | 32 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 8 | .188 | — | — | — | — | 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
View full game log (50 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 12 | 18 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | .167 |
| Away | 13 | 14 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 2 | .214 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 12 | 63.1 | 51 | 26 | 55 | 31 | 3.69 |
| Away | 13 | 50.1 | 58 | 36 | 41 | 21 | 6.44 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1954-04-24 | PIT | BRO | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1954-04-19 | PIT | NY1 | W | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1954-04-15 | PIT | BRO | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1953-09-27 | PIT | NY1 | W | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1953-09-22 | PIT | BRO | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1953-04-19 | PIT | BRO | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1952-09-26 | PIT | CIN | L | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1952-09-14 | PIT | PHI | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1952-09-12 | PIT | BSN | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1952-09-09 | PIT | NY1 | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1954-04-24 | PIT | BRO | L | 4.0 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 3 | 0 |
| 1954-04-19 | PIT | NY1 | — | 4.0 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 1 |
| 1954-04-15 | PIT | BRO | — | 3.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 1953-09-27 | PIT | NY1 | W | 9.0 | 9 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 2 |
| 1953-09-22 | PIT | BRO | L | 8.0 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 8 | 4 | 1 |
| 1953-04-19 | PIT | BRO | — | 2.0 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 1 |
| 1952-09-26 | PIT | CIN | L | 7.0 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 0 | 1 |
| 1952-09-14 | PIT | PHI | L | 7.0 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 0 |
| 1952-09-12 | PIT | BSN | — | 1.1 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 1952-09-09 | PIT | NY1 | L | 0.2 | 4 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 25 |
Cal Hogue: the record in brief
Cal Hogue played a first major league game on July 15, 1952 and a last one on April 24, 1954. Hogue spent the whole of the career shown here with one club, the Pittsburgh Pirates. Hogue, born on October 24, 1927, in Dayton, OH, USA, is listed as a pitcher and batted and threw right-handed. The bio gives 6-foot-0 and 185 pounds. Hogue's death is recorded on August 5, 2005, in Kettering, OH, USA. Hogue's full given name, per the bio, is Calvin Grey Hogue.
Hogue pitched in 25 games, starting 16, and finished with a 2-10 record and 4.91 ERA. The totals include 51 strikeouts. The league ERA over Hogue's seasons was 3.91, so the 4.91 figure ran 25.5% worse than average. 1952 was Hogue's sharpest full season, a 4.84 ERA against the league's 3.70.
The position breakdown shows 25 games, all at pitcher. On the mound, the fielding record shows 2 errors alongside 5 putouts and 14 assists.
The game-log section draws on 50 games of Retrosheet box scores for Hogue.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cal Hogue
- What years did Cal Hogue play?
- Cal Hogue played in Major League Baseball from 1952 to 1954.
- Was Cal Hogue a pitcher?
- Yes. Cal Hogue pitched in the major leagues, recording 2 wins and 51 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Cal Hogue hit?
- Cal Hogue hit 0 career home runs with 6 hits.
- What teams did Cal Hogue play for?
- Cal Hogue played for one team, the Pittsburgh Pirates (1952–1954).
- What were Cal Hogue's career stats?
- In 25 games, Cal Hogue went 2-10 with a 4.91 ERA, 51 strikeouts, and 113.2 innings pitched.
- What position did Cal Hogue play?
- Cal Hogue played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Cal Hogue and how much did he weigh?
- Cal Hogue was listed at 6 feet and 185 pounds.
- What was Cal Hogue's career ERA?
- Cal Hogue finished with a 4.91 career ERA, going 2-10 with 51 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Cal Hogue have?
- Cal Hogue recorded 51 career strikeouts.
- Is Cal Hogue in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Cal Hogue has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.