Ron Hodges
Positions:
Catcher and Pinch Hitter
Bats: Left
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Throws: Right
6-1, 185lb (185cm, 83kg)
Born:
June 22, 1949
in Rocky Mount, VA
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Died:
November 24, 2023
in Roanoke, VA
Draft: Drafted by the Baltimore Orioles in the 6th round of the 1970 MLB June Amateur Draft from Appalachian State University (Boone, NC), the Kansas City Royals in the 1st round (15th) of the 1971 MLB January Draft-Secondary Phase from Appalachian State University (Boone, NC), the Atlanta Braves in the 1st round (10th) of the 1971 MLB June Draft-Secondary Phase from Appalachian State University (Boone, NC) and the New York Mets in the 2nd round of the 1972 MLB January Draft-Secondary Phase from Appalachian State University (Boone, NC).
High School: Franklin County HS (Rocky Mount, VA)
School: Appalachian State University (Boone, NC)
Debut:
June 13, 1973
(Age 23-356d,
13,362nd in major league history)
vs. SFG 3 AB, 1 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SB
Last Game:
September 30, 1984
(Age 35-100d)
vs. MON 1 AB, 0 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SB
Rookie Status:
Exceeded rookie limits during 1974 season
Full Name: Ronald Wray Hodges
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1981 Fielding Game Log (as C)