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
Cincinnati Reds (1908-1914) Boston Red Sox (1914-1918)
Career highlights and awards
World Series champion: 1915, 1916

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

See also

• List of Major League Baseball leaders in career stolen bases

External links

• Career statistics and player information from Baseball-Reference

Persondata
Name	Hoblitzel, Dick
Alternative names
Short description	American baseball player
Date of birth	October 26, 1888
Place of birth	Waverly, West Virginia
Date of death	November 14, 1962
Place of death	Parkersburg, West Virginia