Dick Hoblitzel
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Dick Hoblitzel
| Born: | October 26, 1888 |
| Birthplace: | Waverly, West Virginia |
| Hometown: | {{{home}}} |
| Height: | 6'0" |
| Weight: | 172 lbs |
| Bats: | Left |
| Throws: | Left |
| Drafted: | N/A |
| College: | University of Pittsburg |
| High School: | Parkersburg High School, Marietta Academy |
| Other Teams: | Cincinnati Reds 1908-1914 |
| Years with Boston: | 1914-1918 |
Richard Carleton Hoblitzel was born on October 26, 1888 in Waverly, West Virginia. He made his major league debut on September 5, 1908 with the Cincinnati Reds. He died on November 14, 1962 in Parkersburg, West Virginia.
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Overall Career
Dick played first base for Cincinnati until 1914 when we was traded to the Boston Red Sox. He hit a career .278/.341/.374 for an adjusted OPS+ of 111. He played in his final major league game on June 7, 1918, when he was called to duty by the US Army Dental Corps (he came from a family of dentists).
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Moment in the Sun
His inability to play in 1918 contributed to the decision to let Babe Ruth play in the field.
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Trivia
Alias: Doc, Hobby
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Transactions
- July 16, 1914: Selected off waivers by the Boston Red Sox from the Cincinnati Reds.
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External Links
- Baseball-Reference.com - Career Statistics and Analysis
