Buck Hooker
Born: 8/28/1880 in Richmond, VA, USA
Died: 7/2/1929 in Richmond, VA, USA
MLB Debut: 1902-09-05 | Final Game: 1903-04-29
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'6"
Full name: William Edward Hooker
Biography
Buck Hooker was a professional baseball player born in 1880, who played during the early years of the 20th century, a time when the sport was evolving rapidly in terms of gameplay and popularity. His career spanned from 1902 to 1903, during which he made a brief appearance in Major League Baseball as a position player. Hooker played in a total of 3 games, but unfortunately, he did not record any hits, home runs, RBIs, or stolen bases, finishing his career with a batting average of 0.0.
Despite the limited scope of his playing career, Hooker's involvement in baseball during this formative period contributed to the rich tapestry of the sport's history. The early 1900s were characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a more dynamic style of play, setting the stage for future generations of players. While Hooker's statistics may not reflect significant achievement on the field, his presence in the game is a reminder of the countless players who contributed to the development of baseball as a beloved American pastime.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 10.3 | 13 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3.48 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1902 | CIN | NL | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 8.0 | 11 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4.50 | 0.0 |
| 1903 | CIN | NL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.3 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1902 | CIN | NL | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1903 | CIN | NL | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1902 | CIN | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1903 | CIN | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 2 |