Eddie Hohnhorst
First Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1910-1912)
Eddie Hohnhorst was a first baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1910 to 1912 for the Cleveland Guardians, a span of 3 seasons. In 33 career games, he hit .265 with 31 hits and 8 RBI.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- First Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- L / L
- Height / Weight
- 6'1" / 175 lb
- Died
- 3/28/1916 in Covington, KY, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1910-09-10
- Last Game
- 1912-05-23
Full name: Edward Hicks Hohnhorst
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33 | 117 | 13 | 31 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 17 | .265 | .301 | .316 | .617 | -143 |
Career AVG .265 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .301 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — 7.9% below league average.
Career SLG .316 vs. league average .343 across their career seasons — 7.8% below league average.
Career OPS .617 vs. league average .670 across their career seasons — 7.8% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1910 | CLE | AL | 18 | 63 | 8 | 20 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 3 | 4 | 7 | .317 | .249 (+27%) | .317 (+13%) | .326 (+21%) | .644 (+17%) | 147.2 |
| 1912 | CLE | AL | 15 | 54 | 5 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 10 | .204 | .268 (-24%) | .335 (-31%) | .358 (-38%) | .694 (-35%) | -290.5 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 33 | 117 | 13 | 31 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 17 | .265 | — | — | — | — | -143 | ||
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 (33 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 20 | 72 | 6 | 21 | 0 | 5 | .292 |
| Away | 13 | 45 | 6 | 10 | 0 | 3 | .222 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1912-05-23 | CLE | BOS | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1912-05-22 | CLE | BOS | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1912-05-17 | CLE | NYY | L | 5 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1912-05-14 | CLE | MIN | W | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1912-05-03 | CLE | CHW | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1912-04-24 | CLE | CHW | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1912-04-23 | CLE | CHW | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1912-04-21 | CLE | DET | W | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1912-04-20 | CLE | DET | L | 6 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1912-04-16 | CLE | SLA | W | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 33 |
Eddie Hohnhorst: the record in brief
The profile opens with Eddie Hohnhorst's first major league game on September 10, 1910; the last one listed came on May 23, 1912. Hohnhorst's only club in the season tables is the Cleveland Naps. Listed as a first baseman, Hohnhorst both batted and threw left-handed. Hohnhorst is listed at 6 feet, 1 inch and 175 pounds. The birth record reads January 31, 1885, in Covington, KY, USA. Hohnhorst died on March 28, 1916, in Covington, KY, USA. The given name on file is Edward Hicks Hohnhorst.
In 33 games and 117 at bats, Hohnhorst batted .265 with 31 hits, along with 8 RBI. On-base and slugging figures of .301 and .316 give Hohnhorst a career OPS of .617. The .265 career average is close to the .259 the league hit across the same seasons. In OPS terms, Hohnhorst's .617 stands 7.8% below the league's .670. The hits column peaks at 20, in 1910. The Lg AVG column puts Hohnhorst's 1910 at .317 against .249, the widest margin among the busiest seasons at 27%.
Frequently Asked Questions about Eddie Hohnhorst
- What years did Eddie Hohnhorst play?
- Eddie Hohnhorst played in Major League Baseball from 1910 to 1912.
- Was Eddie Hohnhorst a pitcher?
- No. Eddie Hohnhorst was a position player (First Baseman).
- How many home runs did Eddie Hohnhorst hit?
- Eddie Hohnhorst hit 0 career home runs with 31 hits.
- What teams did Eddie Hohnhorst play for?
- Eddie Hohnhorst played for one team, the Cleveland Naps (1910, 1912).
- What were Eddie Hohnhorst's career stats?
- In 33 games, Eddie Hohnhorst had 31 hits, 8 RBI, 13 runs, and 8 stolen bases, with a .265 batting average.
- What position did Eddie Hohnhorst play?
- Eddie Hohnhorst played primarily as a first baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Eddie Hohnhorst and how much did he weigh?
- Eddie Hohnhorst was listed at 6 feet 1 inch and 175 pounds.
- What was Eddie Hohnhorst's career batting average?
- Eddie Hohnhorst batted .265 over his career, with 31 hits in 117 at bats.
- How many RBI did Eddie Hohnhorst have?
- Eddie Hohnhorst drove in 8 runs in his career.
- Is Eddie Hohnhorst in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Eddie Hohnhorst has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.