William Ellsworth "Dummy" Hoy (May 23, 1862 – December 15, 1961) was an American center fielder in Major League Baseball (MLB) who played for several teams

This would be the first and only time a deaf batter would face a deaf pitcher in a major league game. After retirement from the major leagues, Hoy continued to serve as a role model and leader in the deaf community. He led a successful dairy farm business for more than twenty years and coached in deaf baseball leagues.

Left deaf and mute after contracting meningitis at age 3, William Ellsworth Hoy (1862-1961) could have spent his life dependent on others. Instead, he became a successful entrepreneur and major league baseball player.

William Ellsworth Hoy aka "Dummy Hoy" the second deaf major league baseball player and Ohio School for the Deaf alumni was honored with a plaque at his alma mater.

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