Pete Hotaling
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1879-1888)
Pete Hotaling was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1879 to 1888 for 6 teams, including the Cincinnati Reds, a span of 10 seasons. In 840 career games, he hit .267 with 931 hits, 9 home runs, and 371 RBI. His career PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of offensive impact — is 4,367.
- 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
- Outfielder
- Bats / Throws
- L / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'8" / 166 lb
- Died
- 7/2/1928 in Cleveland, OH, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1879-05-01
- Last Game
- 1888-09-15
Full name: Peter James Hotaling
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 840 | 3,492 | 590 | 931 | 148 | 63 | 9 | 371 | 78 | 224 | 251 | .267 | .314 | .353 | .667 | 4,367 |
Career AVG .267 vs. league average .250 across their career seasons — +6.5% above league average.
Career OBP .314 vs. league average .290 across their career seasons — +8.2% above league average.
Career SLG .353 vs. league average .335 across their career seasons — +5.2% above league average.
Career OPS .667 vs. league average .626 across their career seasons — +6.6% above 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1879 | CN1 | NL | 81 | 369 | 64 | 103 | 20 | 9 | 1 | 27 | 0 | 12 | 17 | .279 | .255 (+9%) | .270 (+11%) | .328 (+19%) | .599 (+15%) | 845.0 |
| 1880 | CL2 | NL | 78 | 325 | 40 | 78 | 17 | 8 | 0 | 41 | 0 | 10 | 30 | .240 | .244 (-2%) | .267 (-2%) | .319 (+7%) | .586 (+3%) | 91.6 |
| 1881 | WOR | NL | 77 | 317 | 51 | 98 | 15 | 3 | 1 | 35 | 0 | 18 | 12 | .309 | .260 (+19%) | .290 (+19%) | .338 (+14%) | .628 (+16%) | 894.9 |
| 1882 | BSN | NL | 84 | 378 | 64 | 98 | 16 | 5 | 0 | 28 | 0 | 16 | 21 | .259 | .248 (+4%) | .275 (+5%) | .329 (-1%) | .605 (+2%) | 141.9 |
| 1883 | CL2 | NL | 100 | 417 | 54 | 108 | 20 | 8 | 0 | 30 | 0 | 12 | 31 | .259 | .257 (+1%) | .285 (-2%) | .345 (avg) | .631 (-1%) | -93.2 |
| 1884 | CL2 | NL | 102 | 408 | 69 | 99 | 16 | 6 | 3 | 27 | 0 | 28 | 50 | .243 | .243 (avg) | .278 (+4%) | .327 (+2%) | .606 (+3%) | 248.5 |
| 1885 | BR3 | AA | 94 | 370 | 73 | 95 | 9 | 5 | 1 | 34 | 0 | 49 | 0 | .257 | .244 (+5%) | .287 (+22%) | .325 (-3%) | .613 (+9%) | 836.8 |
| 1887 | CL3 | AA | 126 | 505 | 108 | 151 | 28 | 13 | 3 | 94 | 43 | 53 | 46 | .299 | .270 (+10%) | .331 (+13%) | .373 (+13%) | .705 (+13%) | 1373.3 |
| 1888 | CL3 | AA | 98 | 403 | 67 | 101 | 7 | 6 | 0 | 55 | 35 | 26 | 44 | .251 | .238 (+5%) | .290 (+6%) | .319 (-7%) | .610 (-1%) | 27.9 |
| Career · 9 seasons | 840 | 3,492 | 590 | 931 | 148 | 63 | 9 | 371 | 78 | 224 | 251 | .267 | — | — | — | — | 4,367 | ||
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.
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 7 | 0 | 14 | 18 | 8 | 5 |
| 3B | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| C | 13 | 0 | 42 | 23 | 9 | 2 |
| OF | 825 | 0 | 1476 | 163 | 246 | 38 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1879 | CN1 | 2B | 6 | 0 | 14 | 18 | 8 | 5 |
| 1879 | CN1 | 3B | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| 1879 | CN1 | C | 8 | 0 | 26 | 15 | 3 | 1 |
| 1879 | CN1 | OF | 69 | 0 | 118 | 16 | 25 | 2 |
| 1880 | CL2 | C | 2 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 1880 | CL2 | OF | 78 | 0 | 115 | 14 | 15 | 4 |
| 1881 | WOR | C | 3 | 0 | 11 | 7 | 5 | 0 |
| 1881 | WOR | OF | 74 | 0 | 142 | 21 | 26 | 2 |
| 1882 | BSN | OF | 84 | 0 | 150 | 16 | 26 | 5 |
| 1883 | CL2 | OF | 100 | 0 | 181 | 23 | 42 | 5 |
| 1884 | CL2 | 2B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1884 | CL2 | OF | 102 | 0 | 174 | 23 | 35 | 5 |
| 1885 | BR3 | OF | 94 | 0 | 159 | 17 | 21 | 3 |
| 1887 | CL3 | OF | 126 | 0 | 267 | 23 | 31 | 5 |
| 1888 | CL3 | OF | 98 | 0 | 170 | 10 | 25 | 7 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 13 |
| Second Base | 7 |
| Third Base | 3 |
| Left Field | 7 |
| Center Field | 816 |
| Right Field | 4 |
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Pete Hotaling: the record in brief
According to the bio, Pete Hotaling debuted on May 1, 1879 and played a final game on September 15, 1888. The season rows list, in order, the Cincinnati Reds (1879), the Cleveland Blues (1880 to 1888), the Worcester Ruby Legs (1881), the Boston Red Caps (1882), and the Brooklyn Grays (1885). At 5 feet, 8 inches and 166 pounds, Hotaling is listed as an outfielder. The bio says Hotaling threw right-handed and batted left-handed. The recorded birth is December 16, 1856, in Mohawk, NY, USA. Hotaling's death is recorded on July 2, 1928, in Cleveland, OH, USA. Hotaling's full given name, per the bio, is Peter James Hotaling.
Across 840 games at the plate, Hotaling's career line reads 931 hits in 3,492 at bats for a .267 average, adding 9 homers, 371 runs batted in, and 78 stolen bases. On-base and slugging figures of .314 and .353 give Hotaling a career OPS of .667. The league as a whole hit .250 across Hotaling's seasons, which puts the .267 career mark 6.5% above average.
Frequently Asked Questions about Pete Hotaling
- What years did Pete Hotaling play?
- Pete Hotaling played in Major League Baseball from 1879 to 1888.
- Was Pete Hotaling a pitcher?
- No. Pete Hotaling was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Pete Hotaling hit?
- Pete Hotaling hit 9 career home runs with 931 hits.
- What teams did Pete Hotaling play for?
- Pete Hotaling played for 6 teams: the Cincinnati Reds (1879), the Cleveland Blues (1880, 1883–1884), the Worcester Ruby Legs (1881), the Boston Red Caps (1882), the Brooklyn Grays (1885), and the Cleveland Blues (1887–1888).
- What were Pete Hotaling's career stats?
- In 840 games, Pete Hotaling had 931 hits, 9 home runs, 371 RBI, 590 runs, and 78 stolen bases, with a .267 batting average.
- What position did Pete Hotaling play?
- Pete Hotaling played primarily as an outfielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Pete Hotaling and how much did he weigh?
- Pete Hotaling was listed at 5 feet 8 inches and 166 pounds.
- How many home runs did Pete Hotaling hit each season?
- Pete Hotaling's home runs by season: 1 in 1879, 0 in 1880, 1 in 1881, 0 in 1882, 0 in 1883, 3 in 1884, 1 in 1885, 3 in 1887, and 0 in 1888. His most in one season was 3, in 1884 and 1887.
- What was Pete Hotaling's career batting average?
- Pete Hotaling batted .267 over his career, with 931 hits in 3,492 at bats.
- How many RBI did Pete Hotaling have?
- Pete Hotaling drove in 371 runs in his career.
- Is Pete Hotaling in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Pete Hotaling has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.