Lefty Hopper

Born: 5/27/1875 in Jersey City, NJ, USA

Died: 9/27/1959 in San Diego, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1898-10-10 | Final Game: 1898-10-13

Throws: L | Height: 6'0"

Full name: Clarence Franklin Hopper

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Biography

Lefty Hopper, born in 1875, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned a brief period in the late 19th century, specifically from October 10 to October 13, 1898. As a position player, Hopper's time in Major League Baseball was notably short, participating in just two games. Throughout his career, he struggled to make a significant impact, finishing with zero hits, zero home runs, and zero RBIs, resulting in a batting average of 0.0. Additionally, he did not record any stolen bases during his time on the field. Playing during an era that was characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a more offensive-oriented approach in baseball, Hopper's limited contributions highlight the challenges faced by many players during that time. Although his professional career was fleeting, it serves as a reminder of the countless athletes who aspired to make their mark in the sport, often facing stiff competition and limited opportunities. Lefty Hopper's legacy remains one of the many footnotes in baseball history, representing the perseverance of those who pursued the dream of playing at the highest level.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
0	2	2	2	2	0	0	11.0	14	6	0	5	5	4.91	0

Career ERA 4.91 vs. league average 3.59 across their career seasons — 36.6% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1898	BRO	NL	0	2	2	2	2	0	0	11.0	14	6	5	5	4.91	3.59 (-37%)	104.6

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
2	4	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.000	0.000	0.000	0.000	0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .271 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .334 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .347 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.681 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1898	BRO	NL	2	4	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	2	0	0	4	1	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1898	BRO	P	2	0	0	4	1	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	2