Hooks Warner
Born: 5/22/1894 in Del Rio, TX, USA
Died: 2/19/1947 in San Francisco, CA, USA
MLB Debut: 1916-08-21 | Final Game: 1921-06-17
Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 170 lbs
Full name: Hoke Hayden Warner
Biography
Hooks Warner, born in 1894, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned from 1916 to 1921. Primarily a position player, Warner played in a total of 67 games during his time in Major League Baseball. He registered 50 hits, which included 2 home runs, and drove in 19 runs, achieving a batting average of .228. Additionally, he showcased his speed on the bases with 7 stolen bases, contributing to his team's offensive efforts.
Warner's playing career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, leading up to the Roaring Twenties, an era that saw the game evolve both in terms of athleticism and fan engagement. While his career statistics may not place him among the legends of the game, Warner's participation in the sport during this era reflects the diverse landscape of baseball in the early 20th century, as players navigated the challenges of a rapidly changing sport. His contributions, though modest, remain a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 67 | 219 | 16 | 50 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 19 | 7 | 11 | 22 | 0.228 | 0.268 | 0.274 | 0.542 | -368.4 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1916 | PIT | NL | 44 | 168 | 12 | 40 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 14 | 6 | 6 | 19 | 0.238 | -368.4 |
| 1917 | PIT | NL | 3 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.200 | 0.0 |
| 1919 | PIT | NL | 6 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0.125 | 0.0 |
| 1921 | CHC | NL | 14 | 38 | 4 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0.211 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 3B | 56 | 0 | 72 | 82 | 16 | 6 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1916 | PIT | 2B | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1916 | PIT | 3B | 42 | 0 | 60 | 56 | 13 | 5 |
| 1917 | PIT | 3B | 1 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1919 | PIT | 3B | 3 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 2 | 0 |
| 1921 | CHN | 3B | 10 | 0 | 4 | 18 | 1 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 1 |
| Third Base | 56 |