Charlie Hoover
Catcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1888-1889)
Charlie Hoover was a catcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1888 to 1889 for the Kansas City Cowboys, a span of 2 seasons. In 74 career games, he hit .250 with 67 hits, 1 home runs, and 26 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
- Catcher
- Bats / Throws
- L / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'8" / 170 lb
- Died
- 2/27/1905 in Shreveport, LA, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1888-10-09
- Last Game
- 1889-09-28
Full name: Charles E. Hoover
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 74 | 268 | 44 | 67 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 26 | 9 | 29 | 39 | .250 | .328 | .306 | .634 | -283 |
Career AVG .250 vs. league average .251 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .328 vs. league average .313 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .306 vs. league average .339 across their career seasons — 9.7% below league average.
Career OPS .634 vs. league average .652 across their career seasons — near 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1888 | KC2 | AA | 3 | 10 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .300 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1889 | KC2 | AA | 71 | 258 | 44 | 64 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 25 | 9 | 29 | 38 | .248 | .263 (-6%) | .334 (-2%) | .357 (-14%) | .691 (-8%) | -283.1 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 74 | 268 | 44 | 67 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 26 | 9 | 29 | 39 | .250 | — | — | — | — | -283 | ||
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 Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 69 |
| Third Base | 4 |
| Left Field | 3 |
Charlie Hoover: the record in brief
Between the debut on October 9, 1888 and the final game on September 28, 1889, Charlie Hoover built the record summarized on this page. Hoover's only club in the season tables is the Kansas City Cowboys. Hoover played primarily as a catcher and hit left-handed while throwing right-handed. Born on September 9, 1865, in Mound City, IL, USA, Hoover was listed at 5'8" and 170 pounds. Hoover's death is recorded on February 27, 1905, in Shreveport, LA, USA. Hoover's full given name, per the bio, is Charles E. Hoover.
Across 74 games at the plate, Hoover's career line reads 67 hits in 268 at bats for a .250 average; the totals also include 1 home run and 26 RBI. Reaching base at a .328 clip and slugging .306, Hoover finished with a .634 OPS. Hoover hit .250 while the league hit .251 over the same span, a figure close to average. The highest hit total in a season was 64, in 1889. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .248 in 1889, did not top the league's .263.
Frequently Asked Questions about Charlie Hoover
- What years did Charlie Hoover play?
- Charlie Hoover played in Major League Baseball from 1888 to 1889.
- Was Charlie Hoover a pitcher?
- No. Charlie Hoover was a position player (Catcher).
- How many home runs did Charlie Hoover hit?
- Charlie Hoover hit 1 career home run with 67 hits.
- What teams did Charlie Hoover play for?
- Charlie Hoover played for one team, the Kansas City Cowboys (1888–1889).
- What were Charlie Hoover's career stats?
- In 74 games, Charlie Hoover had 67 hits, 1 home runs, 26 RBI, 44 runs, and 9 stolen bases, with a .250 batting average.
- What position did Charlie Hoover play?
- Charlie Hoover played primarily as a catcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Charlie Hoover and how much did he weigh?
- Charlie Hoover was listed at 5 feet 8 inches and 170 pounds.
- How many home runs did Charlie Hoover hit each season?
- Charlie Hoover's home runs by season: 0 in 1888 and 1 in 1889. His most in one season was 1, in 1889.
- What was Charlie Hoover's career batting average?
- Charlie Hoover batted .250 over his career, with 67 hits in 268 at bats.
- How many RBI did Charlie Hoover have?
- Charlie Hoover drove in 26 runs in his career.
- Is Charlie Hoover in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Charlie Hoover has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.