Marty Hopkins
Third Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1934-1935)
Marty Hopkins was a third baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1934 to 1935 for the Philadelphia Phillies and the Chicago White Sox, a span of 2 seasons. In 136 career games, he hit .211 with 80 hits, 4 home runs, and 48 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
- Third Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'11" / 175 lb
- Died
- 11/20/1963 in Dallas, TX, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1934-04-17
- Last Game
- 1935-09-22
Full name: Meredith Hilliard Hopkins
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 136 | 379 | 48 | 80 | 12 | 0 | 4 | 48 | 1 | 85 | 54 | .211 | .357 | .274 | .631 | -473 |
Career AVG .211 vs. league average .279 across their career seasons — 24.3% below league average.
Career OBP .357 vs. league average .342 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .274 vs. league average .396 across their career seasons — 30.7% below league average.
Career OPS .631 vs. league average .738 across their career seasons — 14.4% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1934 | PHI | NL | 10 | 25 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 5 | .120 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1934 | CHA | AL | 67 | 210 | 22 | 45 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 28 | 0 | 42 | 26 | .214 | .278 (-23%) | .340 (+2%) | .392 (-30%) | .733 (-15%) | 0.0 |
| 1935 | CHA | AL | 59 | 144 | 20 | 32 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 17 | 1 | 36 | 23 | .222 | .279 (-21%) | .342 (+10%) | .399 (-29%) | .742 (-11%) | -107.6 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 136 | 379 | 48 | 80 | 12 | 0 | 4 | 48 | 1 | 85 | 54 | .211 | — | — | — | — | -108 | ||
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 (136 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 72 | 192 | 31 | 40 | 3 | 28 | .208 |
| Away | 64 | 187 | 17 | 40 | 1 | 20 | .214 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1935-09-22 | CHW | CLE | L | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 1935-09-21 | CHW | CLE | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1935-09-18 | CHW | MIN | L | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1935-09-18 | CHW | MIN | L | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 1935-09-17 | CHW | MIN | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1935-09-16 | CHW | MIN | W | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1935-09-15 | CHW | PHA | L | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| 1935-09-15 | CHW | PHA | W | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 1935-09-14 | CHW | PHA | W | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1935-09-14 | CHW | PHA | W | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 6 |
| Third Base | 120 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Texas at Austin | Austin | TX | 1927, 1928, 1929 |
Marty Hopkins: the record in brief
According to the bio, Marty Hopkins debuted on April 17, 1934 and played a final game on September 22, 1935. The team column moves through the Philadelphia Phillies (1934) and the Chicago White Sox (1934 through 1935). Hopkins played primarily as a third baseman and batted and threw right-handed. The bio adds a birth date on February 22, 1907, in Wolfe City, TX, USA and a listed size of 5 feet, 11 inches and 175 pounds. Hopkins died on November 20, 1963, in Dallas, TX, USA. The given name on file is Meredith Hilliard Hopkins.
In 136 games and 379 at bats, Hopkins batted .211 with 80 hits, along with 4 homers and 48 RBI. Reaching base at a .357 clip and slugging .274, Hopkins finished with a .631 OPS. The league as a whole hit .279 across Hopkins's seasons, which puts the .211 career mark 24.3% below average. By OPS the gap is 14.4% below league average (.631 against .738). The hits column peaks at 45, in 1934. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .222 in 1935, did not top the league's .279.
Frequently Asked Questions about Marty Hopkins
- What years did Marty Hopkins play?
- Marty Hopkins played in Major League Baseball from 1934 to 1935.
- Was Marty Hopkins a pitcher?
- No. Marty Hopkins was a position player (Third Baseman).
- How many home runs did Marty Hopkins hit?
- Marty Hopkins hit 4 career home runs with 80 hits.
- What teams did Marty Hopkins play for?
- Marty Hopkins played for 2 teams: the Philadelphia Phillies (1934) and the Chicago White Sox (1934–1935).
- What were Marty Hopkins's career stats?
- In 136 games, Marty Hopkins had 80 hits, 4 home runs, 48 RBI, 48 runs, and 1 stolen bases, with a .211 batting average.
- What position did Marty Hopkins play?
- Marty Hopkins played primarily as a third baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Marty Hopkins and how much did he weigh?
- Marty Hopkins was listed at 5 feet 11 inches and 175 pounds.
- How many home runs did Marty Hopkins hit each season?
- Marty Hopkins's home runs by season: 2 in 1934 and 2 in 1935. His most in one season was 2, in 1934 and 1935.
- What was Marty Hopkins's career batting average?
- Marty Hopkins batted .211 over his career, with 80 hits in 379 at bats.
- How many RBI did Marty Hopkins have?
- Marty Hopkins drove in 48 runs in his career.
- Is Marty Hopkins in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Marty Hopkins has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.