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

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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

Career AVG .278 vs. league average .282 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .350 vs. league average .344 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .278 vs. league average .392 across their career seasons — 29.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.628 vs. league average 0.737 across their career seasons — 14.8% below 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
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