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Joe Hague Notable

b. April 25, 1944 · St. Louis Cardinals 1968–1972, Cincinnati Reds 1972–1973

Joe Hague divided six seasons between two clubs as a first baseman: the St. Louis Cardinals from 1968, then the Cincinnati Reds through 1973.

Across 430 games he batted .239, with 286 hits and 141 runs. He finished with 40 home runs, 41 doubles and 4 stolen bases.

He played 232 games at first base, with 1,754 putouts and 7 errors. He turned 163 double plays. He also played 135 games in the outfield.

He was born in Huntington, WV, USA on April 25, 1944, and died on November 5, 1994. He batted left-handed and threw left-handed.

Batting, season by season

YearTeam GABR H2B3B HRRBIBB SOSBAVG
1968 STL 71724 001 1220 .235
1969 STL 40100817 212 812230 .170
1970 STL 13945158122 16414 6863872 .271
1971 STL 1293804686 9316 5458690 .226
1972 CIN/STL 962142552 1227 3137361 .243
1973 CIN 193325 200 1551 .152
Career 4301195141286 411040 1631772224 .239

On this day & linked events

1944

Born April 25, 1944

Huntington, WV, USA

1994

Died November 5, 1994