Hooks Iott
Born: 12/3/1919 in Mountain Grove, MO, USA
Died: 4/17/1980 in St. Petersburg, FL, USA
MLB Debut: 1941-09-06 | Final Game: 1947-09-23
Bats: B | Throws: L | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 200 lbs
Full name: Clarence Eugene Iott
Biography
Hooks Iott, born in 1919, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1941 to 1947. Iott played during a tumultuous era in American history, as World War II significantly impacted the Major Leagues, leading to the temporary absence of many star players. Despite the challenges of the time, Iott made his mark on the game, showcasing his skills on the mound with a career record of 3-9 and an earned run average (ERA) of 7.05.
Throughout his career, Iott accumulated a total of 53 strikeouts, demonstrating his ability to get batters out, although he did not register any saves. His tenure in the league reflected the transitional period of the sport, as baseball was adapting to new styles of play and the influx of players returning from military service. While Iott may not have had the most illustrious stats, his contributions to the game during a challenging era are a testament to his resilience and dedication as a player.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 9 | 26 | 9 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 81.7 | 84 | 64 | 7 | 67 | 53 | 7.05 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1941 | SLA | AL | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 9.00 | 0.0 |
| 1947 | NY1 | NL | 3 | 8 | 20 | 9 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 71.3 | 67 | 47 | 52 | 46 | 5.93 | -175.1 |
| 1947 | SLA | AL | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8.3 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 6 | 16.20 | 0.0 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | 23 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 9 | 0.130 | 0.259 | 0.217 | 0.477 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1941 | SLA | AL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1947 | NY1 | NL | 20 | 21 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 8 | 0.143 | 0.0 |
| 1947 | SLA | AL | 4 | 2 | 0 | 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 | 26 | 0 | 2 | 14 | 0 | 1 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1941 | SLA | P | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1947 | NY1 | P | 20 | 0 | 2 | 11 | 0 | 0 |
| 1947 | SLA | P | 4 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 26 |