Bill Hohman
Born: 11/27/1903 in Brooklyn, MD, USA
Died: 10/29/1968 in Baltimore, MD, USA
MLB Debut: 1927-08-24 | Final Game: 1927-09-30
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 178 lbs
Full name: William Henry Hohman
Biography
Bill Hohman was a professional baseball player born in 1903, whose brief career spanned from August 24, 1927, to September 30, 1927. Primarily serving as a position player, Hohman made a notable impact during his short stint in Major League Baseball, participating in a total of 7 games. He demonstrated a solid batting ability, finishing his career with a batting average of 0.278, accumulating 5 hits over his limited playing time. While he did not record any home runs or RBIs, his offensive contributions reflected a promising talent that could have flourished in a more extended career.
Hohman's time in baseball coincided with a transformative period in the sport, as the league was beginning to evolve from the deadball era into a more offensive-minded approach. Although his career was fleeting, Hohman's performance remains a testament to the many players of the era who, despite limited opportunities, contributed to the rich tapestry of baseball history. He ultimately retired with a unique story, representing the many athletes who sought to make their mark in a competitive and ever-changing landscape of American sports.
Negro Leagues Career Statistics
Batting
| PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | BA | OBP | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20.0 | 20.0 | 2.0 | 8.0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.400 | 0.400 | 0.450 | 0.850 |
Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Batting
| Season | PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | BA | OBP | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1931 | 16.0 | 16.0 | 2.0 | 7.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.438 | 0.438 | 0.438 | 0.876 |
| 1932 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.250 | 0.250 | 0.500 | 0.750 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 18 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0.278 | 0.350 | 0.278 | 0.628 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1927 | PHI | NL | 7 | 18 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0.278 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OF | 6 | 0 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1927 | PHI | OF | 6 | 0 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 6 |