Don Hopkins
Designated Hitter · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1975-1976)
Don Hopkins was a designated hitter who played in Major League Baseball from 1975 to 1976 for the Athletics, a span of 2 seasons. In 85 career games, he hit .167 with 1 hits.
- 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
- Designated Hitter
- Bats / Throws
- L / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'0" / 175 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1975-04-08
- Last Game
- 1976-10-03
Full name: Donald Hopkins
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 85 | 6 | 25 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21 | 2 | 0 | .167 | .375 | .167 | .542 | 0 |
Career AVG .167 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — 35.0% below league average.
Career OBP .375 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — +15.8% above league average.
Career SLG .167 vs. league average .367 across their career seasons — 54.6% below league average.
Career OPS .542 vs. league average .691 across their career seasons — 21.6% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | OAK | AL | 82 | 6 | 25 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21 | 2 | 0 | .167 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1976 | OAK | AL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 85 | 6 | 25 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21 | 2 | 0 | .167 | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
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 |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 1 |
| Center Field | 2 |
| Right Field | 2 |
| Designated Hitter | 21 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Don Hopkins
- What years did Don Hopkins play?
- Don Hopkins played in Major League Baseball from 1975 to 1976.
- Was Don Hopkins a pitcher?
- No. Don Hopkins was a position player (Designated Hitter).
- How many home runs did Don Hopkins hit?
- Don Hopkins hit 0 career home runs with 1 hits.
- What was Don Hopkins's career batting average?
- Don Hopkins batted .167 over his career, with 1 hits in 6 at bats.
- Is Don Hopkins in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Don Hopkins has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.
- What teams did Don Hopkins play for?
- Don Hopkins played for the Athletics.