Mike Hopkins

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Michael Joseph Hopkins (Skinner)

• Bats Right, Throws Right
• Height 5' 8", Weight 160 lb.

• Debut August 24, 1902
• Final Game August 24, 1902
• Born November 1, 1872 in Glasgow, Scotland
• Died February 5, 1952 in Pittsburgh, PA USA

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Mike "Skinner" Hopkins appeared in one game for the 1902 Pittsburgh Pirates, going 2-for-2 with a single and a double. He played catcher, making no errors. He was 29 at the time.

The 1902 Pirates were a top team, winning 103 games that year and losing only 36. However, the position of catcher was a bit of a problem, with regular Harry Smith hitting only .189. A number of other catchers were tried at the position, with Ed Phelps becoming the # 1 catcher in 1903 and Smith continuing as back-up.

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