Position: Third Baseman
Bats: Right • Throws: Right
6-1, 170lb (185cm, 77kg)
Born: February 5, 1928 in Roulette, PA us
Died: October 9, 1969 in Pittsburgh, PA
Buried: Fishing Creek Cemetery, Roulette, PA
High School: Roullette HS (Roullette, PA)
Debut:
April 18, 1954
(Age 26-072d,
11,111th in major league history)
vs. NYG 0 AB, 0 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SB
Last Game:
May 12, 1964
(Age 36-097d)
vs. STL 1 AB, 0 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SB
Rookie Status: Exceeded rookie limits during 1954 season
Full Name: Donald Albert Hoak
Nicknames: Tiger
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Career
21.3
4322
1144
89
.265
598
498
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