Gene Hooks
Gaylor Eugene Hooks
Born: May 15, 1928
Goldsboro, NC US
Primary Position: Third base
All Position(s) Played: 2B, OF, SS
Bats: Right
Throws:
Height: 6'1"
Weight: 187
Career: 1950-1954
Gene Hooks compiled a career batting average of .278 with 23 home runs and 102 RBI in his 594-game career with the Decatur Commodores, Des Moines Bruins, Springfield Cubs, Magic Valley Cowboys and Los Angeles Angels. He began playing during the 1950 season and last took the field during the 1954 campaign.
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Batting:
| Year | Level | Lg | Team | GP | PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | CS | BB | SO | BA | OBP | SLG | OPS | TB | DP | HBP | SH | SF | IBB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950 | A | WL3 | Des Moines Bruins | 10 | 32 | 32 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .125 | .125 | .125 | .250 | 4 | |||||||||||
| 1950 | B | IIIL | Decatur Commodores | 54 | 214 | 214 | 68 | 10 | 2 | 3 | .318 | .318 | .425 | .743 | 91 | |||||||||||
| 1951 | AAA | IL | Springfield Cubs | 130 | 546 | 507 | 45 | 132 | 16 | 2 | 2 | 45 | 5 | 29 | 47 | .260 | .303 | .312 | .615 | 158 | 2 | 8 | ||||
| 1952 | A | WL3 | Des Moines Bruins | 60 | 226 | 226 | 56 | 7 | 0 | 3 | .248 | .248 | .319 | .566 | 72 | |||||||||||
| 1952 | AAA | IL | Springfield Cubs | 67 | 258 | 226 | 31 | 57 | 10 | 1 | 2 | 15 | 8 | 23 | 27 | .252 | .327 | .332 | .659 | 75 | 2 | 7 | ||||
| 1953 | AAA | IL | Springfield Cubs | 150 | 606 | 550 | 60 | 145 | 20 | 3 | 1 | 42 | 7 | 41 | 51 | .264 | .316 | .316 | .632 | 174 | 1 | 14 | ||||
| 1954 | Open | PCL | Los Angeles Angels | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||
| 1954 | C | PION | Magic Valley Cowboys | 120 | 483 | 483 | 161 | 24 | 6 | 12 | .333 | .333 | .482 | .816 | 233 | |||||||||||
| Totals | 594 | 2365 | 2238 | 137 | 623 | 87 | 14 | 23 | 102 | 20 | 0 | 93 | 125 | .278 | .309 | .361 | .669 | 807 | 0 | 5 | 29 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding:
| Year | Level | Lg | Team | Pos | GP | PO | A | E | DP | Fld% | RF/G |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1951 | AAA | IL | Springfield Cubs | SS | 22 | 37 | 43 | 3 | 10 | .964 | 3.636 |
| 1951 | AAA | IL | Springfield Cubs | 3B | 111 | 110 | 212 | 21 | 17 | .939 | 2.901 |
| 1952 | AAA | IL | Springfield Cubs | 3B | 51 | 56 | 99 | 8 | 8 | .951 | 3.039 |
| 1952 | AAA | IL | Springfield Cubs | SS | 14 | 20 | 31 | 4 | 4 | .927 | 3.643 |
| 1953 | AAA | IL | Springfield Cubs | OF | 73 | 114 | 7 | 5 | 2 | .960 | 1.658 |
| 1953 | AAA | IL | Springfield Cubs | 2B | 71 | 179 | 236 | 19 | 43 | .956 | 5.845 |
| Totals | 342 | 516 | 628 | 60 | 84 | .950 | 3.345 |
Minor League Service:
| Year | Level | League | Team | Affiliation | First Appearance | Final Appearance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950 | B | Illinois-Indiana-Iowa League | Decatur Commodores | CHN | ||
| 1950 | A | Western League | Des Moines Bruins | CHN | ||
| 1951 | AAA | International League | Springfield Cubs | CHN | ||
| 1952 | A | Western League | Des Moines Bruins | CHN | ||
| 1952 | AAA | International League | Springfield Cubs | CHN | ||
| 1953 | AAA | International League | Springfield Cubs | CHN | ||
| 1954 | C | Pioneer League | Magic Valley Cowboys | CHN | ||
| 1954 | Open | Pacific Coast League | Los Angeles Angels | CHN |
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