Dick Hoblitzel

Dick Hoblitzel
Dick Hoblitzel

First baseman
Born: October 26, 1888(1888-10-26)
Waverly, West Virginia
Died: November 14, 1962(1962-11-14) (aged 74)
Parkersburg, West Virginia
Batted: Left Threw: Left 
MLB debut
September 5, 1908 for the Cincinnati Reds
Last MLB appearance
June 7, 1918 for the Boston Red Sox
Career statistics
Batting average     .278
Hits     1310
Runs batted in     593
Stolen bases     173
Teams
Career highlights and awards

Richard Carleton "Dick" Hoblitzel (October 26, 1888 in Waverly, West Virginia – November 14, 1962 in Parkersburg, West Virginia), was a professional baseball player who played first base in the Major Leagues from 1908-1918. He played for the Cincinnati Reds and Boston Red Sox. Hoblitzel was the National League at bats leader in 1910 & 1911 and Cincinnati MVP in 1911. Two World Series championships, 1915 & 1916. Hoblitzel played alongside Babe Ruth at Ruth's first Major League team with the Red Sox until the Babe was sold to the New York Yankees in 1919. Nicknamed "Doc" by his team mates, Hoblitzel's baseball career was cut short with his induction into the US Army in 1918, during World War I, as a dentist and denying him the chance to play and win a third World Series championship. Hoblitzel was known as an intelligent player and well respected for his gentleman's manner, integrity and good sense. He graduated from the University of Pittsburgh. Hoblitzel's memorabilia from this baseball golden era is highly sought after and collectible by enthusiasts and collectors.

Hitting stats

  • 1,318 Games
  • 1,310 Hits
  • 27 Home Runs
  • 593 RBIs
  • .278 Batting Average

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