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Jay Hook was an American professional baseball player who had a notable career as a right-handed pitcher in Major League Baseball (MLB). He played for the Cincinnati Reds and the New York Mets, demonstrating his skills and contributing significantly to the teams' successes during his active years.
Hook began his MLB career with the Cincinnati Reds in 1957. He was known
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These percentile rankings are a score to indicate how Jay Hook ranks among all historic players for several skill categories. For example, a percentile of "85% Power" would indicate a player among the top 15% of players in raw batting power, and a percentile of "Speed 3%" would indicate a player that is among the slowest players in the history of the game. These percentiles are entirely based on career statistical accomplishments for players with over 500 games played or 500 innings pitched, so may not accurately reflect an intangible ability.
Pitching Skills
Stamina
44%
Clutch
21%
H/9
19%
HR/9
3%
K/9
45%
BB/9
45%
Velocity
45%
Control
41%
Break
43%
Fielding
50%
Batting & Fielding Skills
Contact
20%
Power
20%
Bunting
20%
Drag
20%
Vision
20%
Discipline
20%
Clutch
20%
Durability
50%
Speed
20%
Arm Str
50%
Arm Acc
50%
Reaction
73%
Fielding
50%
Stealing
20%
Baserunning
20%
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